Customer Reviews for Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 2/Pack (56047)
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Summary of reviews
These mechanical pencils are praised for their smooth writing, comfortable grip, and durable eraser. However, some users report issues with the eraser slipping and the high price. The design and quality have received mixed feedback.
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Aug 10, 2025
Reasonable price; good basic go-to pencil
I honestly only needed a good basic pencil - this fills the need
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Aug 23, 2025
Lead not dark enough for me.
This set of mechanicals pencils lead is not as dark as I need it to be. I am returning to the store. I am disappointed.
O.T.
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Posted Jan 30, 2020
It’s great. I would prefer the thinner one but since this one was on sale I took it
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J.K.
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Posted Jan 27, 2020
Good product.
Staples Cary Quality products
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C.F.
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Posted Jan 9, 2020
Limited led with pencils Otherwise I love these!
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S.T.
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Posted Jan 8, 2020
Paper mate clear point pencils
These are the best pencils I have ever used. Definitely worth buying again
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MALCOLM H.
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Posted Dec 27, 2019
Awesometacular
They're awesome🤗 The fine point is just exquisite
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PETER N.
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Posted Dec 23, 2019
pencils
work very well . stays snug in the pocket doesn't fall out
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NANCY L.
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Posted Dec 9, 2019
mechanical pencils
I like using mechanical pencils no need to take time to find a pencil sharpener and these have an easy grip to them - just wish they came with more extra lead for the pencils.
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SARA S.
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Posted Dec 3, 2019
Mechanical pencils with #2 lead
I appreciate these pencils because they have lead that hard enough to write without breaking and dark enough impression to read!
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BRENDA H.
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Posted Nov 20, 2019
Great mechanical pencils
We love these mechanical pencils - although a bit more expensive they stand up better than any others we have tried!
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ROBERT B.
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Posted Nov 15, 2019
Papermate Mechanical Pencils
Meets my needs perfectly. Easy to use and an excellent eraser also.
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MARGARET W.
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Posted Oct 28, 2019
The Best Pencil
My favorite pencils. Everything works. Lead is strong enough not to break all the time. Eraser twists up so you don't have to replace it for a really long time. Click to advance lead.
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L.S.
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
Good Quality
recommend this type of pencils，good quality，very useful for daily writing. lead is not easy broken！
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Verified Buyer
Posted Oct 20, 2019
Very functional good feel when holding it and I especially liked the large eraser. A great value for the price.
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PATRICK M.
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Posted Oct 6, 2019
Big pack- great for sharing!
My daughter loves these says they will oro great and told me that she loves being able to have a big pack so she can share with her classmates!
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Verified Buyer
Posted Oct 2, 2019
Great Pencils!
The whole family enjoys these pencils. For some reason the lead included seam a bit harder than usual...makes a scratchy noise when writing but the pencils themselves are good quality.
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S.A.
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Posted Oct 2, 2019
I like the product it was easy to use and the lead did not break. I would recommend this product.
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M.C.
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Posted Sep 29, 2019
Often
How often you can find a sharper or have the time to sharpen a pencil...? This would be for you. I Love these I have been using them for years. Love the grip and the convenience.
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C.B.
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Posted Sep 16, 2019
papermate clearpoint mech pencils
most reliable mech. pencils
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THOMAS M.
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Posted Sep 15, 2019
I love it.' it easier to writ my diary it's great when you do not have to worry about having a good point.
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REM
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Posted Sep 9, 2019
good pencils for 6 grader
good working pencils for my 6 grader.
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