[split] Mechanical Pencils and High Quality Lead

[rprosperi]

(10-09-2024 08:29 PM)johnb Wrote:  Bob mentioned the Pilot 3005. I've found very little online about this model, and I'm eager to learn more about it. I am on a quest for The Perfect Mechnical Pencil. If I cannot have perfection, then at least I might be able to find the Best in World, LOL.

This is long discontinued, likely for decades. They used to be available in a few high end stationary stores here in the US, but I bought most of mine in Japan in the 90's. And in fact, I actually quoted the wrong model, but here is a H-3005 listed on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305695081760

I actually meant to be saying a Pilot H-2105, seen here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204998508006

I confuse the model numbers because I consider the 2105 to be the clearly superior and more expensive model (as you can see...). The 3005 has a larger diameter grip area with the large ridges for gripping, while the 2105 has a very finely knurled metal grip area the same diameter as the shaft.

The 'entry level' for these double-click models, where the lead holder sleeve retracts into the body of the pencil, is the H-1005, which has a smooth plastic grip area, just like the body:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305708029475

Other models existed in the same line, but I don't have any of the others. All models in this line share the same internal mechanism, so one's preference is really a simple matter of visual appeal and grip texture (and budget!).

These are all very nice writing instruments, and I'm ordering some of the Pentel Ain Stein HB leads to bring the experience to the next level.

High quality toys like this are sooo satisfying...