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.
Paula K.
Posted Nov 22, 2013
Love it
I was looking for a good quality mech-pencil for my 6 yr old which had a good grip and not keep slipping and breaking as most cheap ones do ... This one fit the bill. She loves it and takes good care of it.
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Paula K.
Posted Nov 21, 2013
My favorite pencil. Most comfortable.
The only pencil I want to use.
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Paula K.
Posted Nov 4, 2013
Best pencil ever
This is the best mechanical pencil I have ever used. I will never use another style or name brand.
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Paula K.
Posted Oct 10, 2013
Paper Mate ClearPoint Pencil Starter Set
I really enjoyed using this pencil. Especially for drawing. It also has a great grip.
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Paula K.
Posted Oct 10, 2013
Yes! I like them very much!
These pencils were a gift to my daughter to use at the University of Whitewater Wi. She likes them very much and will continue to use them. Thank You.
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Paula K.
Posted Sep 18, 2013
my favorite brand/type of mech. pencil
This is my favorite brand and type of mechanical pencil. I have been using them to take notes for my college classes. I don't mind paying a little extra for a higher quality mechanical pencil. I feel these are a lot higher quality then a lot of the thinner mechanical pencils are. These come in nice colors as well. The erasers on these pencils work really well too and wh...
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Paula K.
Posted Sep 11, 2013
This is my favorite pencil
I am a college student and I buy these pencils at the beginning of every semester. They last me the entire semester or until I lose them. I have never had on break or stop working. They are perfect for what I use them for and I will continue to buy them long after I graduate.
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Paula K.
Posted Sep 11, 2013
Love these sturdy mechanical pencils
I prefer mechanical pencils because they are always sharp and as a teacher I am constantly using them throughout each and every school day. The bright colors help me to keep track of where I have set them down. I have not been disappointed with them yet
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 29, 2013
I would buy it again and again.
I really like this product its the only type of pencil I use for the fact that its really nice and comfortable to write with.
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 28, 2013
great pencils!!
Good pencils this is a good brand and the pencils will last.
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 21, 2013
Needs eraser refills
Seams to work fine. My major problem with this product is the fact that neither my local staples store nor online carries the eraser refills. This sells with 2 refill erasers which is great but I'm sure during the school year they will run out and then this pencil will be worthless. Staples sells regular lead refills so that part is fine. Sad One additional note: I as...
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 16, 2013
Awesome!
Love this pencil!
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 31, 2013
Awsome Mechanical Pencil
I love mechanical pencils and recently hade my favorite one quite working on me and this was the best one that I was able to find at Staples without spending an arm and a leg
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 5, 2013
Easy to brake
They look nice and cool. It comes with easy grip but it just does not last long enough. Dropping it on the floor is enough to shatter this mechanical pencil. Despite of the look I can not recommend it to anyone.
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Paula K.
Posted Apr 3, 2013
"I would buy this product again"
I enjoy using these pencils in my work because they erase clean and there is no smudging. I also like the smoothness of how they write when I write notes that I leave for the teachers that I am substituting for on a daily basis. I also use the pencils in my every day life because of the clean erasing and the smoothness of the way they write. I will continue to by these ...
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 24, 2013
Love this item! Would totally buy this!
Loved this product very very much!
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 16, 2013
Great mechanical pencil
My kids love these mechanical pencils. No more sharpening. The pencil holds plenty of lead so I don't have to refill them very often. Papermate makes great quality products and I have bought various writing instruments from them before in the past. The eraser doesn't smudge or ruin your paper. The bright colors make it easy to find in your book bag. I bought the set of...
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 7, 2013
Omg my kids love these!
Never use a regular pencil again!
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 21, 2013
I would buy this product again
My son will only use this pencil. He likes it alot because of the ease of the push button to bring down the lead. also the grip and the long eraser. He erases alot.
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Paula K.
Posted Feb 16, 2013
A Queen's Pencil!
I am a big consumer of "perfect" writing utinseles; pencil or pen... This pencil is " Among the Best!" The .9 is my favorite but I used the .7 and I was not disappointed at all!
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