Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils

Paper Mate mechanical pencils offer users streamlined, durable and easy-to-use writing tools that are ideal for household, school and business purposes. Click and twist lead and eraser controls let students and employees keep their ideas flowing on the page without interruption while ultra-precise marks allow for easy readability of handwritten notes and assignments. Staples carries a wide selection of quality mechanical pencils and accessories from Paper Mate to suit the needs of home consumers, college students and business professionals alike.

Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils Offer A Clean, Sharpener-Free Writing Performance
Paper Mate mechanical pencils provide users with solid writing performance for everyday tasks and labor-intensive writing and design projects. Pencils are available in several lead weights to accommodate a variety of writing styles and feature smudge-free erasers for fast and clean corrections. Select models offer contoured and non-slip textured grips for added writing comfort and stability along with shock-absorbing tips for reduced lead breakage. Most come loaded with multiple lead refills, saving users a trip to the pencil sharpener or supply cabinet.

Colorful Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils Let You Express Your Personal Style
Users have several color pencils to choose from, including standard yellow models, ones in bold designer shades and classic black and white. Kids and teens find neon and primary colors let them show off their personalities, while corporate professionals may prefer burgundy and navy blue pencils with metallic accents. Multi-color packs offer plenty of options so users can swap out pencils to suit any mood, decorative palette or special occasion.

Customers Save on Multi-Packs of Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils
Businesses and individuals appreciate bulk quantities and variety packs of favorite writing tools. Whether you prefer to keep a few spare pencils on hand or want to ensure years' worth of stress-free writing, these multi-packs make it easy and economical to stock up on essential supplies for the home, school and office use. Several come with spare erasers and portable lead refills that slip easily into pencil pouches or backpacks for on-the-go reloading convenience.

Are Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils Equivalent to a No. 2 Pencil?
Mechanical pencils with HB lead weights perform much like traditional wood case pencils. Ones with a 1.3mm lead size offer excellent durability for filling out computerized test forms and survey sheets, resulting in clean output with minimal lead breakage. Lead weights and sizes are typically listed on the packaging so users can easily select the correct pencil type for their needs.

Can Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils Be Recycled?
Specialty recycling companies such as TerraCycle can accept used and broken mechanical pencils, turning them into new products such as planters and outdoor seating products. Users may want to check with local businesses and waste handling companies to see if they take these items, or consider purchasing a TerraCycle pouch or collection box from Staples for home or office use. The bins come with pre-paid shipping labels so users can easily ship out batches of discarded items. Mechanical pencils operate with refills, allowing you to bypass the need to use pencil sharpeners. 

Do Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils Contain Real Lead?
Pencil leads have never contained toxic lead materials. They are instead made from a combination of non-toxic graphite and clay materials. Darker pencil leads contain more graphite for bolder writing and drawing output while leads containing more clay create lighter marks. Staples carries a wide variety of mechanical pencil brands as a part of our office supplies and school supplies inventory.