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Pentel Twist-Erase III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack

Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack

Item: 474462    Model: QE519BP2

Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack
4.5stars
( 235 reviews)
  • .9mm lead
  • Assorted colors: black and blue (may vary)
  • Ergonomically designed barrel for comfort
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Available in .5mm, .7mm or .9mm leadsErgonomically designed barrel for comfortPerfect for your desk, day planner or pocketSelect an ItemAvailable in .5mm, .7mm or .9mm leadsErgonomically designed barrel for comfortPerfect for your desk, day planner or pocketPentel® Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencilshttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0083915_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0083915_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0083915/Pentel-Twist-Erase-III-Automatic-Pencils/product_SS951610Pentel® Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils4.5235 .5mm leadAssorted colors: black, blue, green, and violet (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfort2/Pack.5mm.5mm leadAssorted colors: black, blue, green, and violet (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfortPentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .5mm, Assorted Colors, 2/Packhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875/Pentel-Twist-Erase-III-Automatic-Pencils-5mm-Assorted-Colors-2-Pack/product_434347Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .5mm, Assorted Colors, 2/Pack4.5113 .7mm leadAssorted colors: black and burgundy (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfort2/Pack.7mm.7mm leadAssorted colors: black and burgundy (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfortPentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .7mm, Assorted Colors, 2/Packhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138875/Pentel-Twist-Erase-III-Automatic-Pencils-7mm-Assorted-Colors-2-Pack/product_434348Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .7mm, Assorted Colors, 2/Pack4.5205 .9mm leadAssorted colors: black and blue (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfort2 Pack.9mm.9mm leadAssorted colors: black and blue (may vary)Ergonomically designed barrel for comfortPentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Packhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138877_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138877_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0138877/Pentel-Twist-Erase-III-Automatic-Pencils-9mm-Assorted-Colors-2-Pack/product_474462Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack4.5235
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Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack
 
4.7

(based on 236 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (189)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (176)
  • Erases easily (153)
  • Great lead capacity (135)
  • Glides smoothly (127)
  • Smudge resistant (70)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday use (204)
    • Taking notes (109)
    • Extended writing periods (91)
    • Taking tests (60)
    • Drawing (54)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Quality oriented (147), Budget shopper (55), Midrange shopper (30), High-end shopper (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (135), Business (99)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (107)

    Most Helpful Positive Review

     

    Excellent Pencil

    Great pencil, in fact, I am ordering 2 more right now. It works well in my Nerd Pack, (pocket protector). The nerd pack eliminates the potential problem of the non-retractable steel point...Read complete review

    Great pencil, in fact, I am ordering 2 more right now. It works well in my Nerd Pack, (pocket protector). The nerd pack eliminates the potential problem of the non-retractable steel point, piercing my shirt pocket. However, being a nerd, I fill my pack up. If I fill my pack up with more than 3 pens or pencils, the pencil is too snug, and the top pulls out, leaving the bottom portion of the pencil in the pack. That's annoying, but I still love the pencil. I showed it to everyone in the office, so they know if they borrow it permanently, they can't use it in the office. I gave this 5 stars, b/c the minor problems have work-arounds, and it is an excellent pencil.

    VS

    Most Helpful Negative Review

     

    Could be better

    The pocket clip and the stored lead comes apart too easily, especially with the soft, oversize, rubber grip which fails to allow the pencil to flow easily into a shirt pocket, especially one ...Read complete review

    The pocket clip and the stored lead comes apart too easily, especially with the soft, oversize, rubber grip which fails to allow the pencil to flow easily into a shirt pocket, especially one that is designed for a pen or pencil. If the clip comes off without noticing it immediately then it is probably gone forever.

    Reviewed by 236 customers

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    4.0

    Excellent pencil, no retractable sleeve

    By GLS1000

    from Arkansas

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer
    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Easy To Sharpen
    • Erases Easily
    • Glides Smoothly
    • Great Lead Capacity
    • Smudge Resistant

    Cons

    • Lacks Retractable Sleeve

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use
    • Extended Writing Periods
    • Taking Notes
    • Taking Tests

    Comments about Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack:

    In a mechanical pencil, I look for a good large eraser, a firm lead advancement, lead that doesn't break easily, good grip, and a retractable lead sleeve (so the lead doesn't break as easily and my shirt or skin doesn't easily get punctured. This pencil meets all but the last feature, and I have not found a pencil that meets all of them.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    4.0

    Nice pencil for general note taking.

    By Bill the office supplies guy

    from Santa Rosa

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Easy To Sharpen
    • Erases Easily
    • Glides Smoothly
    • Great Lead Capacity

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use
      • Taking Notes

      Comments about Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack:

      I really like the long "twist-up" eraser.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Not perfect, but close

      By Aitch

      from Minneapolis

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Glides Smoothly
      • Great Lead Capacity

      Cons

      • Top Comes Off Too Easily

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack:

      The top part of the pencil, where you refill lead, comes off too easily.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      5.0

      The only Pencil I will use!

      By Bookkeeper

      from Wheatland, CA

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer
      This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Easy To Sharpen
      • Erases Easily
      • Glides Smoothly
      • Great Lead Capacity
      • Smudge Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Drawing
        • Everyday Use
        • Extended Writing Periods
        • Taking Notes
        • Taking Tests

        Comments about Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack:

        Great pencil. I refuse to use anything else.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        good pencil

        By Ben

        from hartwell, GA 30643

        About Me Value Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Great Lead Capacity
        • Smudge Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use
          • Extended Writing Periods
          • Taking Notes

          Comments about Pentel Twist-Erase® III Automatic Pencils .9mm, Assorted Colors, 2 Pack:

          good writing pencil for note taking and general writing

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          1 Question | 14 Answers
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          • Q:

            is .9mm lead darker than 07? I want a dark and broad lead. Which should I purchas.
            Asked on 8/25/2009 by Jennie from NJ

            14 answers

            • A:

              Jennie: .9 is darker. It's more like a #2 pencil. I prefer it myself because it does not break as easily.

              Answered on 11/10/2009 by Joy from Ann Arbor, MI
            • A:

              My experience is that the size of the lead only reflects the width of the line and the hardness rating (1, 2, HB, etc) determines the darkness.

              Answered on 1/15/2010 by Junglepilot from Upstate NY
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              yes, they are great and are also very solid!

              Answered on 10/12/2010 by vcartier from Bloomfield, NJ
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Sure is!

              Answered on 5/3/2011 by Dot from Cape Elizabeth, ME
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              No the lead is not darker but does have a broader line.

              Answered on 9/1/2009 by Busy Nancy from Yelm, WA
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Not necessarily...the softness of the lead is the factor that makes the lead darker. According to my brother a 2B, or B is softer than the average HB indicator, look below the size on packaging, for softness. The .9mm or .07mm is the diamater of the lead, the size is necessary for insertion into automatic pencils also will indicate durability.
              Hope this helps. My spelling is bad as fingers are faster than brain.

              Answered on 9/7/2009 by picky from austin, tx
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              I don't know if it is darker, but since it is a somewhat broader line, it is easier to read. I think you will love the 9mm lead.

              Answered on 9/9/2009 by Dolores from Oakland, MD
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Hey Jennie I have this pencil and also a pentel quick dock which has a 0.7 lead in it. I would have to say that they both write very well. I press extremely hard when I write so for me the 0.9 lead is a lot stronger and doesn't break that easily. I hope that helps you in your decision.

              Answered on 9/30/2009 by Joann from New York
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Darkness depends on the lead hardness. For a broad lead choose .9 or higher.

              Answered on 12/1/2009 by OB from New York
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              I would use the .9 lead. It would give you what you are looking for.

              Answered on 12/4/2009 by Crossword Worker from Farmington, NM
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              .9mm lead is definitely broader and darker

              Answered on 12/11/2009 by Dolph from Romeoville, IL
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              Apart from the darkness issue,lead with a larger diameter offers flexibility in line width and pressure. You can make lines finer with large lead - but you can't make lines lager with small dia' lead. And the fmaller the lead, the more likely you get that irritating "break-off" when you push a tad too hard.

              Answered on 1/20/2010 by bartone from Seattle, WA
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              I think it mostly depends on how heavy you push while you are writing. However 0.9mm lead is thicker than .07 so it is naturally darker. That's not to say you can't write darker with .07 and lighter with .09 if you try, but in general since it is thicker it will be darker. Lead .05 is thinner, so it will be lightest, then .07 and .09 is darker....I believe you can buy leads that are over 1.0, but .09 is probably more common and easier to find.

              Answered on 2/3/2011 by GradStud from Springfield, MO
            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              I wouldn't say it is darker but the .9 mm is thicker so it might appear darker because of the thickness.

              Answered on 5/25/2011 by PTO mom from North San Diego, CA
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