Customer Reviews for Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 2/Pack (56047)
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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.
THOMAS D.
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Posted Jan 30, 2021
Disappointing
The lead has a tendency of breaking very easily.
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Pinky1162011
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Posted Jan 28, 2021
Love this product
I love that this came with 3 pencils, 2 extra erasers, and extra pencil lead. I love the way the pencil fits in my hand, it's extremely comfortable and doesn't give me calluses like other pens and pencils do. My son really enjoys using these pencils for school work too! I like that these pencils have a side clicker instead of how it normally is on the eraser. I like tha...
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chelceeb
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Posted Jan 25, 2021
Perfect pencil
My daughter just started school this year and the amount of writing utensils we go through is insane. These are durable, long lasting pencils. They write amazing and feel great in your hand, plus come with tons of refills.
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Mandik85
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Posted Jan 25, 2021
Best mechanical pencil
I received these about a month ago and my daughter put them right to use. They have a roll out eraser in case you use more than normal. The lead in these pencils is magnificent. It writes dark which is perfect. The lead doesn’t break constantly like a lot of other mechanical pencils
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NICOLETTE N.
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Posted Jan 22, 2021
Eraser Fail
Though I like the grip of this penci it fails miserably when you go to erase. The twist eraser has no lock and does not hold in place. When you go to erase something eraser retracts back into the hole and you have to then grip the twist part while erasing. I expected a good functioning pencil from Paper Mate. They need to take this back to the design table.
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Msiah04
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Posted Jan 21, 2021
Perfect pencil
The mechanical pencils have a great grip for easy handling. The shaft isn’t too big and bulky and the refill lead is easy to insert when needed. The pencil lead is dark enough to read easily. You don’t have to press hard to be able to see what you’re writing. I use it at work and my son took one to school to use for math and asked for another. Teenage approval!
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Elastep
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Posted Jan 21, 2021
Nice pencils
Good pencils I use for quite some time now. I like that they have long erasers and I also like the clicking sound they make. Other than that these are well designed and engineered pencils that I can rely on any situation.
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Tony24
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Posted Jan 18, 2021
In love!
I finally found the perfect pencils to write with. I am super picky when it comes to any writing utensils. These were amazing from the start. First off, it has a grip where you hold it when you write. This made for a comfortable writing experience. The lead itself glides smoothly over the paper when writing. It did not break easily either. The eraser does not leave any ...
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jubulee1980
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Posted Jan 16, 2021
Good For Students
These number two pencils are great for any students who want to use a more modern technique of writing. I like that it comes in a set of three mechanical pencils with a lead filler and two extra erasers. My children like writing with these because they don't have to worry about sharpening their pencils and also because they have nice little grips towards the bottom of t...
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grandmababy50
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Posted Jan 14, 2021
Great product
I received these in time to write out my Christmas cards. They worked well and were easy for these old hands to grip. And I also love them for all my crosswords puzzles. Easy to erase my mistakes. Like the clear barrel on them as well so you can see how much lead is left.
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AngieMae
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Posted Jan 13, 2021
Smooth Writing Pencils
These pencils write smoothly, the lead doesn't break like many other mechanical pencils I have used. The lead push button is in a perfect place that is easily accessible.I am also impressed with the eraser, the eraser erases very well and I love the size. Excellent quality pencils!
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meg123
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
Great Pencils!
These pencils are pretty great! We love the thickness of the holder and the fact that they are reloadable. The leads have held up pretty well and my kids like to be able to see the inside of the mechanism.
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shay5891
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
great
worked as expected and the set comes with everything i need. It’s durable and long lasting and a brand i trust. i’d recommend this for students or anyone who needs a reliable mechanical pencil. it works great.
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ErinB
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
Great pencils
These pencils are great. The lead is .7MM, which is thicker than I am use to, but I really like it. The eraser twists up in the end of the pencil, which is great and something I've never seen before. !
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smb031
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
Love this mechanical pencil
These pencils are the absolute best. I literally use them everyday. They write so nice and smooth. 3 pencils come in a pack with extra lead and 2 erasers. These pencils are easy to refill. I would definitely recommend.
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klaunder4817
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
The Perfect Pencil
It's been awhile since I bought a mechanical pencil and I didn't really expect much of a different experience from the last time I bought them but Paper Mate has upped their game. I have always loved the Paper Mate brand and relied on them for school and office supplies and will continue to as my own son grows up and needs supplies for school. These have a comfortable g...
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Lisahud2
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
Love these
I got these Paper Mate - CLEAR POINT 3CT 0.7MM SS BLK BARREL Pencils for my two grandsons in Highschool , They have to have certain kinds of pencils , It seems I have bought so many that they did not like , They really like these and ask for more ,, They pencils Load so easy and doesnt take hardly any time at all to load new lead , The erasers twist up easy , They h...
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BKenney
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Posted Jan 12, 2021
Love these pencils.
They are durable, stylish and comfortable pencils. Unlike other pencils they write smoothly and erase clean. They are comfortable to write with, and have a handy button for clicking the lead out. I like that the eraser is twist up, so it’s not bulky and doesn’t get dirty when attached to my planner. I highly recommend.
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Momof2reds
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Posted Jan 11, 2021
Great pencil
The mechanical CLEAR POINT 3CT 0.7MM SS BLK BARREL pencil is really excellent. The .07 lead is perfect for any type of writing, especially since I do put a lot of pressure on the paper when using. I definitely would recommend
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Bubba D
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Posted Jan 11, 2021
Writes well
These mechanical pencils work great, I normally only use pen by preference but have been grabbing these more and more. They write so neatly, erase well, the lead doesn't break on me and they are comfortable to write with. These are definitely a nicer lead pencil than the cheap bulk pack and you notice it right away.
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