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Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel

Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel

Item: 807968    Model: 18167

Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel
4.0stars
( 199 reviews)
  • .5mm lead
  • Smooth writing lead wtih latex free eraser
  • Retractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and lead
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Available in .5mm and .7mm leadsSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadSelect an ItemAvailable in .5mm and .7mm leadsSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadStaples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencilshttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290/Staples-Postscript-Mechanical-Pencils/product_SS1049866Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils4.5268 .5mm leadSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadDozen.5mm, gray barrel.5mm leadSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadStaples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrelhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0416820_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0416820_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0416820/Staples-Postscript-Mechanical-Pencils-5mm-Gray-Barrel/product_807968Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel4.0199 .7mm leadSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadDozen.7mm, blue barrel.7mm leadSmooth writing lead wtih latex free eraserRetractable tip to protect pockets, briefcases and leadStaples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .7mm, Blue Barrelhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0344290/Staples-Postscript-Mechanical-Pencils-7mm-Blue-Barrel/product_807969Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .7mm, Blue Barrel4.5268

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Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel
 
4.0

(based on 199 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (86)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (66)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (13)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (128)
  • Erases easily (105)
  • Glides smoothly (96)
  • Great lead capacity (71)
  • Smudge resistant (50)

Cons

  • Poor lead capacity (22)
  • Lead breaks easily (7)
  • Difficult to sharpen (6)
  • Uncomfortable grip (6)
  • Smudges easily (4)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (152)
  • Taking notes (94)
  • Extended writing periods (48)
  • Taking tests (47)
  • Drawing (27)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (98), Quality oriented (80), Midrange shopper (10)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (151), Business (43)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (100), Yes (7)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Great cheap pencil

Overall its a good pencil. Use it for everyday in classes and stuff. The only downside is that the lead finishes quickly and you have to click often. Other than that I like the...Read complete review

Overall its a good pencil. Use it for everyday in classes and stuff. The only downside is that the lead finishes quickly and you have to click often. Other than that I like the way it writes very smoothly, but if you write to hard breaks easily. Bought a box of 12 for [$] at a staples sale so it was definitely worth it.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Okay for the price

The lead advance functioning of this pencil is superior for a bargain pencil. The eraser also works better than most other bargain pencil erasers do. It feels horrible in the hand though, like the...Read complete review

The lead advance functioning of this pencil is superior for a bargain pencil. The eraser also works better than most other bargain pencil erasers do. It feels horrible in the hand though, like the cheapest thing you have ever held in your life.

All in all, worth the price and a good choice for the value-oriented individual.

Reviewed by 199 customers

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3.0

I would buy this again

By Fuzzy

from Bedford, MA

About Me Midrange Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Efficient

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use

    Comments about Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel:

    Hope replaceable erasers can be had at store. Also not having cover on eraser end can be troublesome, easy to damage eraser end.

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

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    3.0

    reasonable pencil for the price

    By Trace

    from Kentucky

    About Me Midrange Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • inexpensive
    • Writes well

    Cons

    • Eraser Easily Lost

    Best Uses

      Comments about Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel:

      The feel and texture of the pencil is good, it writes well and is not "waxy" feeling. The lead is smooth and has a good color. Overall I liked these pencils, however I've had issues with the erasers coming out and then losing the stored extra lead sticks. I'd like to see the erasers designed to stay in better, and also have a little more life or to have refills. They do not last as long as the replacement leads will, and I dislike throwing things away that could still be used. That said, I've bought this brand 3 times..

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

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      5.0

      Great deal

      By Easy Tech

      from Brooklyn NY

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to Use
      • Efficient
      • Quality Construction
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use
        • Organization
        • Presentations

        Comments about Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel:

        Worked great my daughter loves them, they help improve her writing for school.

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

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        5.0

        i will buy these again and again

        By susan

        from hsv,al

        About Me Budget Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Efficient
        • Quality Construction
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use

          Comments about Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel:

          great value for the $

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

          Comment on this review(earn points)

           
          4.0

          Great pencils

          By Cece

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy to Use
          • Efficient
          • Quality Construction
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Organization

            Comments about Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel:

            These pencils are awesome! I had been waiting for a sale, and finally they were marked down--- to only two dollars a package!!!! i bought two packs as a part of a birthday gift for my friend, and at that point I had to buy a pack for myself as well! my friend LOVES them, little did i know they are her absolute FAVORITE mechanical pencils ! i love them too, I'm a person who frequently loses pens and pencils and i always look for a bargain, and with a great price and great quality brand, theres no way to go wrong!

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

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            6 Questions | 9 Answers
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            • Q:

              how do you change lead in these pencils?
              Asked on 11/23/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                With these particular pencils you would take the eraser from the end of the pencil out and put your extra led in the eraser end.

                Answered on 12/9/2011 by Sarah P from Staples
            • Q:

              I have this item which says the number 18167. I believe this is the model number. You have mentioned Item number 732826. I bought the box from Stapes but I can't find the model number on the box. Can you guide me. I just want to make sure the pencils I have are HB or #2 lead pencils. As said earlier the box says 18167 and its a 0.5 mm pencil
              Asked on 6/5/2011 by verb from New York

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Model number 18167 is for a Staples® Postscript™ Mechanical Pencils, .5mm, Gray Barrel, item number 732826. These pencils take a 0.5 mm lead.

                Answered on 6/9/2011 by Dawn B from Staples
              • VERIFIED BUYER

                A:

                If it has a grey barrel with a black top and bottom and is a .5mm, then it is the HB or #2 lead. An excellent product. Quite durable and the sliding sleeve for the lead is a real lead-saver.

                Answered on 6/28/2011 by bmegenity from Winchester, KS
            • Q:

              Is Item Number 807968 # 2 lead?
              Asked on 3/22/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, this is #2 HB lead. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 1-800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online.

                Answered on 4/5/2011 by Curtis D from Staples
            • Q:

              Do these pencils have eraser refills?
              Asked on 8/12/2010 by Kristy from Burlington, IA

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                No, there are no eraser refills for this pencil.

                Answered on 9/15/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
              • A:

                Pentel eraser refill item number 399691 will fit this pencil

                Answered on 2/8/2012 by Tina (Staples Customer Service) from Florence, KY
            • Q:

              Is the Staples Postscript gray pencil (5mm) equivalent to the number 2 pencil required for use on the computerized bubble sheets used for school tests ?
              Asked on 4/17/2010 by Teacher B from New York, NY

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes item number 732826 is the HB (#2) lead.

                Answered on 5/10/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
              • VERIFIED BUYER

                A:

                It worked for me (I took 3 scantron tests with these bad boys with no problems), but that in no way constitutes "equivalency". Bic has a packaged version that says it is "#2", but the lead advance stinks and the erasers are useless on them. It seems that it would be possible to get #2 refills and just put that in if the stock lead didn't work for you.

                Good Luck

                Answered on 8/2/2010 by Aqualung from Indiana
            • Q:

              Are the staple Proscript mechanical pencils number two pencils? I looked on the box and on the pencils but did not see if it said so.
              Asked on 4/5/2010 by Emily from PA

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes item number 732826 is the HB (#2) lead.

                Answered on 5/3/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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