Mechanical Pencils
A hybrid of traditional wooden pencils and pens, the mechanical pencil offers the best of both worlds. It has the durability of a pencil, coupled with the versatility and easy glide action of a pen. As the name implies, a mechanical pencil is a pencil containing mechanically extendable, replaceable pencil leads.
Benefits of a mechanical pencil
There are many good reasons to choose a mechanical pencil over a traditional pencil, including:
- No sharpening required
- Constant line width
- Quality erasers
- Consistent balance
- Easy refills
Mechanical pencil v. propelling pencil
Both pencils are constructed with plastic. However, propelling pencils use plastic pods housed in graphite tips. The pods contain a pointed graphite piece, usually a ½ inch in length. When the tip of a pod becomes dull, simply remove it by pushing on the last pod inside the pencil.
Mechanical pencil v. clutch pencil
Clutch pencils are considered a hybrid of mechanical pencil and traditional wooden pencil. While very similar in appearance and feel to a mechanical pencil, clutch pencils release the lead with a button on the end, rather than a click or twist. And, refill leads are available up to 5.6mm.
Refilling a mechanical pencil
To refill, simply press the “click” button and gently tap remaining lead particles out. Then, insert new pencil lead(s) into the shaft and take your finger off the “click” button.
For advice on finding the best mechanical pencil, call or email our team today.
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Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - 2022 New Colours - White - 0.5 mm
The 3 newest barrel colours are released from Rotring 600 series. The new colours include Rose Gold, Gold and White. These new colours currently are only available in 0.5 mm mechanical pencils. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal...
$65.00
New
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - 2022 New Colours - Gold - 0.5 mm
The 3 newest barrel colours are released from Rotring 600 series. The new colours include Rose Gold, Gold and White. These new colours currently are only available in 0.5 mm mechanical pencils. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal...
$65.00
New
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - 2022 New Colours - Rose Gold - 0.5 mm
The 3 newest barrel colours are released from Rotring 600 series. The new colours include Rose Gold, Gold and White. These new colours currently are only available in 0.5 mm mechanical pencils. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal...
$65.00
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Pentel Graph 1000 Mechanical Pencil - Limited Edition - Gradient Colour - 0.5 mm
The Pentel Graph 1000 limited edition pencil features a lightweight yet sturdy body with a gradient colour design. Its body is specially weighted to bring its centre of gravity close to the writing tip. The tip part has a long,...
$38.50
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Kokuyo ME Life Accessories Mechanical Pencil - 0.7 mm
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The new Kokuyo ME Life Accessories series aims at creating life accessories that make you a little new and unique. The Kokuyo ME mechanical pencil designs its pen body in a hexagonal shape to imitate the body of a wooden pencil. The 0.7...
$13.50
$12.15
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Tombow Mono Graph Shaker Mechanical Pencil - Clear Colour - 0.5 mm
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The newest Tombow Mono Graph Shaker mechanical pencils feature a "transparent skeleton". You can see the pencil's mechanism in detail through its clear body. This series launched 6 new body colours in 0.5 mm: Clear, Clear Blue, Clear Lime, Clear...
$9.50
$9.03
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Uni Kuru Toga Switch Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Black - 0.5 mm
The newest Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Switch model features a switch function between “Kuru Toga Mode” and “Normal Mode”. “Kuru Toga Mode”: with the "Lead Rotation" mechanism inside, the pencil is able to sharpen the lead by continually rotating the...
$24.50
Uni Kuru Toga Switch Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Navy - 0.5 mm
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The newest Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Switch model features a switch function between “Kuru Toga Mode” and “Normal Mode”. “Kuru Toga Mode”: with the "Lead Rotation" mechanism inside, the pencil is able to sharpen the lead by continually rotating the...
$24.50
Staedtler 925-35 Drafting Pencil Lead Holder - All Black - 2.0 mm
The Staedtler 925-35 all-black version features a whole new matte black body with a glossy black Staedtler logo on it. Germany designed mechanical pencil is famous for its quality. Every detail is well-designed to give a better drawing experience. The grip provides...
$28.50
Staedtler 925-35 Drafting Mechanical Pencil - All Black - 0.5 mm
The Staedtler 925-35 all-black version features a whole new matte black body with a glossy black Staedtler logo on it. Germany designed mechanical pencil is famous for its quality. Every detail is well-designed to give a better drawing experience. The grip provides...
$28.50
Staedtler 925-35 Drafting Mechanical Pencil - All Black - 0.3 mm
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The Staedtler 925-35 all-black version features a whole new matte black body with a glossy black Staedtler logo on it. Germany designed mechanical pencil is famous for its quality. Every detail is well-designed to give a better drawing experience. The grip provides...
$28.50
Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm
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Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil is the high-end version of the popular Pentel Orenz range. The name Nero is Italian for "black". It is as sleek and black as its name suggests with the body and grip a single piece...
$58.50
Sakura Retrico Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm
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Sakura Retrico mechanical pencil uses a "Cushion Mechanism" on the pen tip sleeves. When a strong writing pressure is applied, the pencil lead will slide back into its tip sleeve and then absorb the pressure, preventing the pencil lead from...
$11.80
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Rotring 600 Drop System Lead Holder - Silver - 2.0 mm
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This Rotring 600 lead holder features a drop system mechanism with a classic knurled grip on its whole metal body. The sharp look and solid construction make it the best tool for engineers, architects and artists. The lead drop system allows you to manually gauge the length of lead...
$65.00
$58.50
Rotring 600 Drop System Lead Holder - Black - 2.0 mm
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This Rotring 600 lead holder features a drop system mechanism with a classic knurled grip on its whole metal body. The sharp look and solid construction make it the best tool for engineers, architects and artists. The lead drop system allows you to...
$65.00
Uni Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Mechanical Pencil - Gun Metal - 0.5 mm
Uni Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil comes back with a brand new sleek look. This Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Model features a streamlined body design with an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga...
$24.50
Uni Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Mechanical Pencil - Blue - 0.5 mm
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Uni Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil comes back with a brand new sleek look. This Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Model features a streamlined body design with an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga pencils...
$24.50
Uni Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Mechanical Pencil - White - 0.5 mm
Uni Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil comes back with a brand new sleek look. This Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Model features a streamlined body design with an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga pencils...
$24.50
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Uni Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Mechanical Pencil - Red - 0.5 mm
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Uni Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil comes back with a brand new sleek look. This Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Model features a streamlined body design with an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga pencils...
$24.50
$23.28
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Pentel Orenz Metal Grip Mechanical Pencil - Blue - 0.2 mm
This Pentel Orenz mechanical pencil features a knurled metal grip. It offers you a comfortable feeling stable control when you are holding the pen. The low centre of gravity design gives the pencil a well-balanced body, reducing a lot of pressure when drawing or...
$24.50
$22.05
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Pentel Orenz Metal Grip Mechanical Pencil - Navy - 0.2 mm
This Pentel Orenz mechanical pencil features a knurled metal grip. It offers you a comfortable feeling stable control when you are holding the pen. The low centre of gravity design gives the pencil a well-balanced body, reducing a lot of pressure when drawing or...
$24.50
$22.05
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Camouflage Green - 0.5 mm
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Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
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Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Camouflage Green - 0.7 mm
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Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Madder Red - 0.5 mm
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Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Iron Blue - 0.5 mm
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Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Iron Blue - 0.7 mm
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Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
Limited Edition
Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil - Madder Red - 0.7 mm
Rotring has released 3 new colours to Rotring 600 series. You can now choose your favourite colours with 0.5 mm mechanical pencils, 0.7 mm mechanical pencils and 1.0 mm ballpoint pens. Rotring 600 mechanical pencil features a whole metal body...
$59.50
Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil - 0.3 mm
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Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil is the high-end version of the popular Pentel Orenz range. The name Nero is Italian for "black". It is as sleek and black as its name suggests with the body and grip a single piece...
$58.50
Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Red Grip - 0.5 mm
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Combining the two most advanced Uni's technologies, the Uni Alpha Gel Kuru Toga pencil is sure to be a bright star when it is launched. The Alpha Gel grip will relieve pain on your fingers during long-time writing. The Kuru...
$17.80
Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Black Grip - 0.5 mm
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Combining the two most advanced Uni's technologies, the Uni Alpha Gel Kuru Toga pencil is sure to be a bright star when it is launched. The Alpha Gel grip will relieve pain on your fingers during long-time writing. The Kuru...
$17.80
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Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Blue Grip - 0.5 mm
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Combining the two most advanced Uni's technologies, the Uni Alpha Gel Kuru Toga pencil is sure to be a bright star when it is launched. The Alpha Gel grip will relieve pain on your fingers during long-time writing. The Kuru...
$17.80
Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Lavender Purple Body - 0.5 mm
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Combining the two most advanced Uni's technologies, the Uni Alpha Gel Kuru Toga pencil is sure to be a bright star when it is launched. The Alpha Gel grip will relieve pain on your fingers during long-time writing. The Kuru...
$17.80
Kitaboshi Lead Holder and Sharpener Set - Black Body - 2 mm
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Kitaboshi creates this lead holder as an adult’s pencil. It imitates a traditional wooden pencil with wooden body and metal push button. It also comes with a lead sharpener. Compatible for all 2 mm lead holder refills. Recommended Compatible Refills:...
$19.50
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Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Mechanical Pencil - Silver Body with Orange Accent - 0.7 mm
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$23.50
$17.55
Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Mechanical Pencil - Silver Body with Orange Accent - 0.7 mm
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The Uni-ball Shift Pipe Lock Mechanical Pencil features a unique Shift and Lock mechanism that can protect the pencil tip when not in use. This function is similar to that of the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 mechanical pencil but they...
$23.50
$17.55
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Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Mechanical Pencil - Silver Body with Green Accent - 0.4 mm
$23.50
$17.55
Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Mechanical Pencil - Silver Body with Green Accent - 0.4 mm
The Uni-ball Shift Pipe Lock Mechanical Pencil features a unique Shift and Lock mechanism that can protect the pencil tip when not in use. This function is similar to that of the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 mechanical pencil but they...
$23.50
$17.55
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Uni Shift Pipe Lock Drafting Mechanical Pencil - Silver Body with Red Accent - 0.9 mm
The Uni-ball Shift Pipe Lock Mechanical Pencil features a unique Shift and Lock mechanism that can protect the pencil tip when not in use. This function is similar to that of the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 mechanical pencil but they...
$23.50
$17.55
Limited Edition
Tombow Mono Graph Shaker Mechanical Pencil - Pastel Colour - 0.5 mm
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The Tombow Mono Graph Shaker mechanical pencil’s innovative lead advance mechanism allows you to advance the lead with a shake of the pencil. The lead can also be advanced by clicking the top knock button. The ‘shake lock’ feature prevents...
$9.50
Zebra DelGuard Type-ER Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm
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The Type-ER DelGuard’s eraser system features impressive engineering. It extends from the top cap automatically when the pencil is turned upside down. The eraser locks into place while in use, then retracts into the cap when the pencil is turned...
$16.50
Zebra DelGuard Type-GR Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm
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Are you tired of your pencil breaking? Then the DelGuard is your perfect solution. Its clever design makes it almost impossible to break the lead. If too much pressure is applied, a spring in the barrel of the pencil allows...
$16.50
Pentel Orenz Mechanical Pencil - 0.2 mm
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The Orenz mechanical pencil features an unbelievably thin 0.2 mm lead. Its lead size is so fine without any comprise on its stability. On the contrary, thanks to the advanced Orenz mechanism, the lead doesn’t break during writing. The protection...
$12.50
Uni Kuru Toga High Grade Mechanical Pencil - Pink Body - 0.5 mm
The Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencil and its new mechanism solves a serious problem for every mechanical pencil user. When you write by using a regular mechanical pencil, the lead only wears down on one side, becoming a slanted wedge-shaped tip. This will cause a...
$19.50
Uni Kuru Toga High Grade Mechanical Pencil - Blue Body - 0.5 mm
The Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencil and its new mechanism solves a serious problem for every mechanical pencil user. When you write by using a regular mechanical pencil, the lead only wears down on one side, becoming a slanted wedge-shaped tip. This will cause a...
$19.50
Uni Kuru Toga High Grade Mechanical Pencil - Black Body - 0.5 mm
The Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencil and its new mechanism solves a serious problem for every mechanical pencil user. When you write by using a regular mechanical pencil, the lead only wears down on one side, becoming a slanted wedge-shaped tip. This will cause a...
$19.50
Uni Kuru Toga High Grade Mechanical Pencil - White Body - 0.5 mm
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The Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencil and its new mechanism solves a serious problem for every mechanical pencil user. When you write by using a regular mechanical pencil, the lead only wears down on one side, becoming a slanted wedge-shaped tip. This will cause a...
$19.50
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 for Pro Mechanical Drafting Pencil
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The Pentel Graph 1000 is a premier mechanical pencil designed for drafting professionals. Its long, slim sleeve gives it precision when running along the edge of rulers and templates and allows you a view of what you’re drawing. An all-brass...
$18.50
Uni Kuru Toga Advance Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm
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The Kuru Toga Advance series comes with an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga pencils so that the lead gets sharpened twice as quickly. The Advance series also features a metal...
$13.50
Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil - Noble Pink Body - 0.5 mm
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Combining the two most advanced Uni's technologies, the Uni Alpha Gel Kuru Toga pencil is sure to be a bright star when it is launched. The Alpha Gel grip will relieve pain on your fingers during long-time writing. The Kuru...
$17.80