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Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

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Product Details Chiseled metallic confront inlaid with soft latex-free pads provides criticism comfort Refillable with Pentel Wonderful Hi-Polymer Lead and Z2-1 eraser Dual-combat retractor advances and retracts tip for easy use

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BIC Mechanical Pencil with Metallic Barrels, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 24 Pencils

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Product Details 0.7mm lead colourless pencil Top lead go forward mechanism Provides forgive-out equivalent to 2 1/2 wood case pencils

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Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill , 0.5 mm Fine, HB, 90 Pieces of Lead (C25BPHB3-K6)

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Product Details Triple Foreboding: #1 selling lead, Industry Standard, Stronger than competitors 0.5 mm amerce lines Resists breaking

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How do they get the lead (or graphite) inside of a lead pencil?

Nov 01, 2007 by satans_lollies | Posted in Drawing & Illustration

Do the drill the hole in the wood then pour the lead inside then chop it up into pencil sized pieces or is there some sort of pulping process involved?

The Master Pencil Maker takes a piece of graphite that is the exact length of the pencil. He walks back, several yards and then runs, full speed, at the empty pencil shell. He must aim the lead, very carefully so that it enters the hole absolutely straight.

This is not easy to do. That is why the Pencil Maker must undergo four years of university, two years of residency, a ten year apprentice program, and, at least, five more years as a journeyman Pencil Maker before he can retain the title of Master Pencil Maker.

Some pencil companies cheat, by making the pencil wood in two halves, with a groove down the middle. The cylinder of graphite is put in the groove and the other half of the wood is glued to the first.

A true, pure artist will NEVER use one of these pencils, prefering the hand of a Master Pencil Maker's touch. Both type of pencils work equally well, but, emotionally and esthetically, it just isn't the same.

How do I stop pencil lead from smearing?

Jan 12, 2007 by Adam P | Posted in Drawing & Illustration

I am a lefty when I write and draw. As I write, pencil lead crumbs smear on the left side of my left hand, from my wrist to the tip of my pinky. I constantly have to blow (literally) to get the lead crumbs off of my paper and prevent SOME of the smearing, but it still occurs. Is there any way to stop this from happening? I really need it to stop when drawing, or it ruins the picture.

I am also a left handed artist and have been doing artwork for over forty years. When I first started, I had the same problem you're having now. I found that by resting my hand on a blank piece of paper on my drawing, it reduces the amount of smearing. Try it! I think you'll agree. Hope I helped you out alittle. Good luck and keep drawing.

How can I stop pencil lead from getting smeared all over the side of my hand?

Aug 30, 2007 by Souris | Posted in Drawing & Illustration

I am right handed, and whenever I write or draw something, at the end my side of my hand is all grey from the pencil lead. Anyway to stop this from happening? Thanks.

I know of a way to do it without having to use another piece of paper. You just simply draw starting at the top and staying more to your left until you're finished with that side, keeping clear of the right side. That way, when you get to your right -hand side, everything will be clear and you won't have to go back to your left and worry about getting lead on you.

Is it ok to sketch/draw with a lead pencil instead of a regular pencil?

Apr 10, 2007 by LaLaLaa♥ | Posted in Drawing & Illustration

I don't know why but I hate drawing with regular pencils...I seem to do better with lead pencils.

The only problem with using "lead" pencils (I think you mean mechanical?) is that sometimes the lead will scratch the surface of the paper, so if you try to color it with colored pencils, anything you tried to erase will probably show through. I recommend transferring to a new sheet of paper if you plan on coloring something you drew with mechanical pencils.

I got stabbed with a lead pencil about 20 years ago and the piece of lead is still in my face. is this safe?

May 06, 2008 by M D | Posted in Other - Diseases

I got stabbed with a lead pencil about 20 years ago and the piece of lead is still in my face. is this safe? I spoke to my doctor about it but they just ignored it.
does anyone know if it is dangerous?

I doubt your in any harm. My sister stabbed me in the back of the neck with a pencil, when I was a kid, about 15 years ago, and I still have some in there. (great sister right?)
If it's been 20 years and you havent noticed anything "off" in that time I wouldnt worry about it.
I dont think penciles were made out of lead at that time anyway, and even if they were I dont think the small amount thats in your face could do any damage.