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Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils

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This is a superior pencil for the professional. It features a finely chiseled metallic grip that is inlaid with soft rubber pads for comfort. A dual-action retractor advances/retracts the pencil tip. A different accent color on each identifies the lead thickness.

Hi-Polymer Lead Refills — Tube of 12. Available in a variety of sizes.

Graph Gear 1000 Pencil Set — This gift set includes one Gray Accent 0.5 mm mechanical pencil, 30 pieces of HB lead, and a Hi-Polymer eraser.

Eraser Refills — Package of 3.

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Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils

4.1

(based on 12 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 12 customers

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6/18/2012

5.0

Great pencil!

By Jesram

from Orlando, Florida

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

One of my very first mechanical pencils is the Koh-i-noor Rapidograph pencil which I have for more than 30 years so I have a thing for quality. This Pentel pencil is a great addition to my collection of quality drawing pencils. I'm particular to lead holders but as far as mechanical pencils go the handling on this pencil is superior to that of typical woodcased pencils that have a tendency to fall out of my hands while drawing.

The weight is just about perfect for me and it has a comfortable feel. I use it mostly for refining rough sketches and the eraser in the cap is perfect for erasing the rough sketch lines. The price may not be suitable for most people but I'm not most people. I want the best I can get!

1/30/2012

5.0

Exactly what I was looking for

By Nonnie

from Bristol, CT

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

Had been searching for the thin lead this pencil has for a long time. Could not get them at "office supply" sites and finally found them at Dick Blick. Perfect for the small columns that I work with every day.

12/13/2011

5.0

I love them

By Jay

from San Diego, CA

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

I love the way these pencils work. They feel wonderful and draw amazingly well.

9/16/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

0.3 lead version: A waste of time/money!

By Coyote

from St. Louis

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

I've tried two of these pencils in the 0.3 size and after a couple weeks they just roll over and die!
The 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 work just fine and are working well a couple years after purchasing. But I will NOT attempt to buy a 0.3 lead model of this pencil.
I find the Alvin Draft/Matic Pencil in the 0.3 size, thankfully also offered by Dick Blick, lead to be much superior and longer lasting while costing much less than the Pentil Graft Gear 1000 in 0.3 lead!

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We apologize for the issues you encountered with this product. If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the merchandise you receive, you are entitled to a full replacement or refund. We ask that you contact our Customer Service Department at 800-723-2787 within 30 days so that the exchange, refund, or credit transaction can be arranged to your satisfaction.

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9/13/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome mechanical pencil.

By bbillcampbell

from Central City, NE

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

Best mechanical I've owned to date.

6/8/2010

(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Beautiful pen, but defective

By rik

from San Bruno CA

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

it took almost 2 weeks for the pen to arrive via Fedex, and when I opened it I found that there is a lead stuck inside the pen that won't come out and thus renders the pen unusable. I don't have tools to get the lead out, and probably shouldn't try anyway. I am going to have to return it and get a different pen.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Blick attempts to send out every order free from damage or defect. However, these types of issues do arise occasionally. We apologize for this. Customers who receive damaged or defective items should contact our Customer Service department via email or by calling (800) 723-2787 and we will work with you to rectify the situation.

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10/27/2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

GraphGear1000 - very nice, improvements

By jim the runner

from lowell

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

All around a very nice mechanical pencil, especially with the retractable tip. The only complaint i have is that i wish the checkered grip was much more course, like the Draft/Matic is. I have had no trouble with lead breaking while writing.

10/17/2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A mountain lion parading as a house cat

By Mountain biker

from West Jordan, UT

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

The Pentel Graph Gear 1000 mechanical pencil has exceeded my expectations for a writing instrument; excellent grip, smooth and state-of- the-art performance. Kind of like purchasing a Corolla only to find out that you've really got a Lexus.

7/15/2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

High Value Pencil

By John

from Alexandria, VA

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

I use this pencil daily for both writing and accounting purposes. Very high quality product with excellent balance. Retracting point sleeve is outstanding feature.

7/12/2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

wonderful balance!

By momo

from pg ca

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Comments about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Pencils:

Smooth writing utensil, with great balance for drawing and working.

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Item	Description	Color	Size		PricePrices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Bulk!	Qty	MSDS

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20654-1039	Graph Gear 1000 Pencil Set			List $26.47	$19.85
20654-8001	Mechanical Pencil	Brown Accent	0.3 mm	List $22.49	$16.47
20654-2501	Mechanical Pencil	Gray Accent	0.5 mm	List $22.49	$16.47
20654-5011	Mechanical Pencil	Blue Accent	0.7 mm	List $22.49	$16.47
20654-4011	Mechanical Pencil	Gold Accent	0.9 mm	List $22.49	$16.47

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20603-0000	Lead Refills, Pkg of 12	Black	0.3 mm	List $2.00	$1.65	$1.56
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20603-0093	Lead Refills, Pkg of 12	Black	0.9 mm	List $1.19	$0.99	$0.92
20603-1009	Package of 3 Eraser Refills			List $1.49	$1.33	$1.19