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Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm

Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm

Item: 309559    Model: 17114

Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm
4.5stars
( 148 reviews)
  • 1.3mm lead
  • Sleek design with smooth cushion comfort grip
  • Starter set includes pencil, 2 eraser refills and lead refill
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1.3mm leadSleek design with smooth cushion comfort gripStarter set includes pencil, 2 eraser refills and lead refillEach1.3mm leadSleek design with smooth cushion comfort gripStarter set includes pencil, 2 eraser refills and lead refillStaples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mmhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0335037_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0335037_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0335037/Staples-Mechanical-Pencil-Starter-Set-13mm/product_309559Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm4.5148
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Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm
 
4.6

(based on 148 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (100)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (37)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (117)
  • Glides smoothly (98)
  • Erases easily (90)
  • Great lead capacity (79)
  • Smudge resistant (42)

Cons

  • Poor lead capacity (8)
  • Smudges easily (5)
  • Difficult to sharpen (4)
  • Difficult to erase (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (117)
  • Taking notes (64)
  • Drawing (49)
  • Extended writing periods (42)
  • Taking tests (29)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (88), Budget shopper (44), Midrange shopper (10)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (103), Business (42)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (60), Yes (4)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set,

I use this product for everyday writing in addition to Word Find/Sudoku puzzles. The 1.3mm lead is great, doesn't break easily and writes dark. The eraser erases cleanly, lasts a long time ...Read complete review

I use this product for everyday writing in addition to Word Find/Sudoku puzzles. The 1.3mm lead is great, doesn't break easily and writes dark. The eraser erases cleanly, lasts a long time and doesn't smudge. I can get Pentel 1.3mm lead refills and Paper Mate Tuff Stuff Eraser Refills (2/Pk) Item 788364/Model 64881 at Staples. I would like to see Staples stock their own brand for the 1.3mm lead and twist eraser refills. It would be nice to offer this particular Mechanical pencil in different barrel colors (in addition to blue). Suggested colors such as red, yellow, black, orange, green, purple and white. This mechanical pencil is good quality and reasonably priced. This mechanical pencil is great for kids learning how to write as well as for business &/or personal use.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

mechanical pencil starter kit

Purchased this pencil for my daughter who likes a#2 sized pencil. Pencil is acceptable for everyday use, however, staples does not carry either the lead refills nor the eraser refills. You can substitute...Read complete review

Purchased this pencil for my daughter who likes a#2 sized pencil. Pencil is acceptable for everyday use, however, staples does not carry either the lead refills nor the eraser refills. You can substitute the lead refills made by pentel, however, there are no eraser refills available for this pencil..... so its going to be rather useless when the original eraser is gone.....what were you thinking staples?

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5.0

Staples 1.3mm Mechanical Pencils

By Chickadee123

from Maryland

About Me Midrange Shopper

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

Pros

  • Comfortable to use
  • Dark Print

Cons

  • None

Best Uses

  • Everyday Use

Comments about Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm:

I bought these several years ago, and use them to keep score when my family plays games together. We all love them! My nephew & niece visited recently, & saw them, and went nuts over them, so I ordered some for them, too. Lead is strong and long-lasting. Size of pencil is comfortable in your hand. Great pencils!

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

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5.0

It's too bad the stores don, stock it

By Stone installer

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Midrange Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • 13 Mm Lead Is Great
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Efficient
  • Quality Construction
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Not stocked in stores

Best Uses

  • Construction

Comments about Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm:

This is my second one and I bought as a backup. This pencil works great for marking construction pieces.

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

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5.0

Great pencil,

By Pete

from Maine

About Me Budget Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Quality Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use

    Comments about Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm:

    I used scripto with the bigger lead which cannot be bought anymore. This pencil fits the bill!

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

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    4.0

    Very useful/usable!

    By Aged Retiree

    from Mojave Desert, CA

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Efficient

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm:

      I especially appreciate the pencil's heft and the strong, broad line produced by the 1.3 mm lead.

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

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      4.0

      Excellent pencil

      By Jo-NC

      from NC

      About Me Budget Shopper

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

      Pros

      • Efficient
      • Quality Construction
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • Had Refills For Erasers
      • Wish It Was Sold In Store

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Staples® Mechanical Pencil Starter Set, 1.3mm:

      I love the feel of this pencil in my hand. It writes dark and does not tear thin paper. I just wish there were refills for the lead and eraser and that it was sold in stores.

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

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      9 Questions | 11 Answers
      Displaying questions 1-9
      • Q:

        Why would you sell your customers the pencil starter kit w/eraser refills, if you don't SELL the eraser refills w/o the pencil? Are you wanting everyone to buy another pencil when their erasers run out? My coworker & I LOVE this pencil but we don't want to keep buying the entire kit.
        Asked on 4/3/2012 by Nicole

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Unfortunately, we do not sell eraser refills for this item.

          Answered on 4/4/2012 by Liz C from Staples
      • Q:

        Do you still sell this mechanical pencil in the colored lead or have refills for this in colored?
        Asked on 6/5/2011 by dar from phoenix, az

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          I apologize, we do not sell this pencil with colored lead or have colored lead refills.

          Answered on 6/9/2011 by Dawn B from Staples
      • Q:

        What size lead do I need to buy ( mechanical pencil) if I need #2 pencils?
        Asked on 7/27/2010 by Anonymous

        2 answers

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          The size of the lead will not matter. All the leads will be #2 unless otherwise stated.

          Answered on 8/17/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
        • VERIFIED BUYER

          A:

          #2 is not a size; Its a hardness. A #2 roughly corresponds to an "HB" Hardness. THis pencil actually comes pretty close to using a #2. This article provides a good mapping of the pencil leads:

          http://www.jetpens.com/cms.php/content/Article:_Picking_the_Perfect_Pencil_Lead_Hardness

          Answered on 10/26/2010 by Animal from Cary, NC
      • Q:

        why can't i find just the lead refills
        Asked on 3/19/2010 by joan from horseshoe bend ar

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          Unfortunately, we do not currently carry the 1.3mm lead refills.

          Answered on 4/6/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
      • Q:

        I like the 1.3mm pencil. It's comfortable in my hand, works nicely and does not scratch the paper or break like the smaller leads do. Why are you not stocking the 1.3mm lead refills and forcing me to buy directly from the manufacturer?
        Asked on 3/17/2010 by George from Lancaster, CA

        1 answer

        • A:

          You can get the 1.3mm pencil leads by going to:
          www.pentelstore.com
          They have black and colored leads in 1.3mm. Also eraser refills.

          Answered on 3/18/2010 by Earl the golfer from St. Joe, Mi
      • Q:

        Do you have replacement erasers for this product?
        Asked on 3/1/2010 by tk_staples from vernon hills, IL

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          We unfortunately do not currently carry the eraser refills.

          Answered on 3/30/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
      • Q:

        I did see the 1.3mm lead refills carried in the Staples store when I purchased this pencil today, but not the eraser refills.
        Do you carry the eraser replacements/ refills?
        Asked on 2/27/2010 by tk_staples from vernon hills, IL

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          We unfortunately do not currently carry the eraser refills.

          Answered on 3/23/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
      • Q:

        Do you have refill leads for this product? I work in the field and this size lead works well for me. I don't want to have to purchase the entire pencil each time I need more lead.

        Thanks
        Asked on 2/18/2010 by steve

        1 answer

        • CUSTOMER CARE

          A:

          We unfortunately do not currently carry the 1.3mm lead refills.

          Answered on 3/8/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
      • Q:

        WE ONLY NEED REPLACEMENT LEAD. HOW CAN WE ORDER THIS.
        Asked on 2/5/2010 by CAROLE from NEW YORK

        2 answers

        • A:

          the refills are not currently carried by Staples, however you may find them on Pentel's website at https://www.pentelstore.com/advanced_search_result_v2.php?keywords=1.3mm+&osCsid=894d868c876c8b0dc318d9575f6b4ccd

          Answered on 2/10/2010 by Tina from Staples
        • A:

          Staples (at least the store in Vernon Hills, IL) does carry the refills.
          But Staples does not seem to be carrying the eraser refills.
          I would change my recommendation for this pencil to "DO NOT BUY" because of the above.

          Answered on 3/23/2010 by Tik from VernonHills, IL
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