Rite in the RainWeatherproof Mechanical Pencil, Black Barrel, 1.3mm Dark Lead, 12 lead refills (No. BK15)

Purchased this mechanical pencil because 0.5mm and 0.7mm leads of other pencils I own can't take the abuse of marking laminate and other materials hard enough to make the cutting line easy to view. So far I am quite pleased with its functionality and fit for the purpose. I am not breaking leads, and the lead advance/retract feature works as it should. The triangular barrel shape keeps it on the workbench when other pencils blow off in the wind from miter saws. Quite satisfied and am contemplating getting a second to have around for desk use.

The pencil is incredible, well crafted and still light weight. Eraser is very nice . The lead thickness surprisingly writes well.

Once dropped can be seen unlike the back ones good durable pen and has a good grip i plan to buy a few more for the work truck

So I have big fat hands that have both had carpal tunnel surgery a year ago. My dexterity is fine but skinny little pencils don't do it for me. I use three mechanical pencils:1. An Uni Kuru Toga, for fine work. The best part of this pencil is that it's metal and somewhat heavy with a great eraser.2. A Pica-Dry Longlife, which I use for carpentry, the little holster is sweet.3. This Rite-in-the-Rain 1.3, which I use for everything else.I really really like this pencil, it's generally comfortable , lays down a nice line on about anything (I use it for marking eggs for incubation a lot), and has a nice clip that rides well in a pocket. Replacement leads and erasers are cheap.My dislikes, which I think are unique to me:I wish it had a bigger barrel and was heavier. It doesn't feel flimsy exactly but it's not super ergonomic for big hands. The erasers do a great job erasing but they aren't tight enough in the cup that holds them, I've repeatedly had the pencil in my pocket with the clip and had the eraser come out of the cup. I don't like putting sharp things in chest pockets because I work a lot in the mud, but when I have to I use the Pica-Dry because of the holster.All in all this is a great pickup. It lets me help my kids with homework and write whatever needs written.

Very good pencil works great sturdy and lasts forever I wish the eraser didn’t fall out so easily but nothing a little glue couldn’t fix

Great Mechanical pencil for carpentry layout & great hand ergonomics a bit pricey but worth it for three

Nice pencil you can throw in a bag and not worry about breaking. Bright orange allows to you find it quickly.

First, I can't say enough good things about the design and manufacture of this pencil. Good weight, sturdy barrel, advance distance is adjustable, the eraser is big and ACTUALLY ERASES, and the pocket clip is actually worth a damn. Grip is comfy and sure even with sweaty, wet, or greasy fingers, and it strikes the perfect balance of durable, light, and inexpensive that don't make me worry about it or have second thoughts about carrying it.However.HB lead is WAY too hard for it to "write on any surface, even glossy ones!"It can't even write on the glossy part of its own cardboard packaging without enough pressure to gouge, and even then barely makes a mark.Aluminum stock? Not really.Back of RC photo paper? Forget it.With 2B lead, just two grades softer, it delivers on every promise the manufacturer makes, and I'm perfectly happy with it.Pack in more suitable lead, Rite in the Rain! If it came with 2B lead, I would have given it five stars across the board without hesitation.