A great mechanical pencil for those who enjoy shakey pencils and is looking for one that is highly customizable. Purchased as a gift, Pilot shake lead advance pencils are one of the top ones manufactured. This pencil is light weight and has a center of mass on the lower end (closer to the tip). Made in Japan, which speaks for itself.
Rundown:
Cap: metal cap (always a great choice of material) that fits snuggly
Eraser: uses Pilot HERF-10 (Diameter 4.9 mm, Length 12.5 mm) that acts as a plug for the lead
Clip: no clip, but has a hole for cell phone strap/charms which is a nice customizable personalization feature
Body: clear glossy quality plastic that is prone to scratches on the outside with matte pink interior, so be pencil case mindful and don't let it get scratched up. As another one of the customizable features of this pencil is the clear view barrel that allows pictures or backgrounds to be inserted. Great for students, but don't be too obvious about it if you know what I mean haha. Pairing it up with backgrounds (like cherry blossoms for this particular one)
Grip: smooth rubbery grip that is not too soft and not too firm. Another customizable part of this pencil is the 3 rubber cylinders underneath the clear outside grip that can be changed between other pencils of the same series.
Tip: made of stainless steel and is 3mm fixed cone shaped that is more pocket friendly, as opposed to straight cylinder
Lead advance: shake- from my experience while personalizing the pencil is that 2-3 shakes gives me my preferred lead length. click- press down on the cap and the lead also advances. I would say 2 shakes=1 click. To withdraw the lead, one must press cap down and hold, then push exposed lead inside and finally release the cap.
Color: very pink. I would say it is a rich pink, not too dark and not too light.
Overall, I would recommend this pencil to a pencil enthusiasts that is looking for a highly customizable, personal pencil. Otherwise, it makes a great gift!
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
|---|---|
| Brand | PILOT |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.7 x 0.7 x 2.1 inches |
| Item model number | HDGCL-50R-PFP |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Floral Pink |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Line Size | 0.5 Millimeters |
| Ink Color | Pink |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HDGCL-50R-PFP |
