This great sketching pencil comes fitted with 4B leads, perfect for sketching. Worther Compact Mechanical 5.6mm Pencil Available in Black Aluminium or Natural Aluminium Press hard for strong dark lines and softly for smooth shades. It’s prowess lies in shading and sketching larger objects. This chunky sized lead will need regular sharpening. Due to their superior German craftsmanship, the Shorty has a cult following in the art and design world.
The Worther Shorty is has a durable plastic exterior and comes with a manufacturer lifetime guarantee. Worther Shorty Available in a wide range of colours, including Green, Purple and BlackĬheap and inexpensive, but a thoroughly pleasurable writing experience. This size is great to sketch with and for shading. 3.0mm and 3.2mm leads usually come sharpened in the pencil and will need to be sharpened depending on your preference. These two lead sizes are so similar it is hard to tell them apart. Our Pick: Kaweco Special ‘S’ 2.0mm Push PencilĮasy to use push mechanism and compact, durable aluminium body will make this your go to sketching pencil for carrying around in your bag or pocket. The 2.0mm size is cumbersome and was not pleasant to write with, but to sketch it was a pleasure. The included stickers enable you to label your pencil and ensure they don’t go walkies.įrom 2.0mm upwards your lead may need sharpening in order to get the effect you are after. The lead width also ensures a solid and consistent line.ĭesigned for little hands, this pencil features an ergonomic grip to encourage correct finger placement and a robust wood and plastic shell. Past this width the letters can be difficult to draw and need to be simplified to ensure they are legible, however this does mean that 1.4mm leads are perfect for young children as it encourages them to write large clear letters. This pencil also refills through the writing point opening so there are no loose bits to lose or break.ġ.4mm is the last size of lead that is really suitable to write with. This sleek lightweight pencil has a modern feel and is simple to use, with the writing point twisting to extend and retract the lead. Worther Slight Mechanical Pencil Available in Black Aluminium or Natural Aluminium This size is similar to a broad point pen, and can feel slightly cumbersome for smaller handwriting. As this size was used in the very first Yard-O-Led pencils, the company has made a conscious decision to maintain the size throughout the years.
The elongated writing point allows for the user to easily view what they’ve just put onto paper.ġ.18mm (Sometimes known as 1.1mm or 1.2mm) were the standard size for mechanical pencils way back when they first became popular. The light and robust Kaweco Special has a balanced feel and suits both writing and drawing. Our Pick: Kaweco Special 0.9mm Push Pencil The size allows for writing and drawing strong, solid lines and lends itself well to sketching. 0.9mm was the standard size for mechanical pencil leads from the late 1940’s till around 1980.
Faber-Castell have a true pedigree when it comes to making fine writing instruments, with origins in the beginning of the 20th century and this pencil.Ġ.9mm leads are similar to a medium width writing point pen. The sumptuous wood barrel of the Faber-Castell Ambition Pearwood coupled with the highly polished chrome trim makes this pencil a statement piece with real wow factor. Our Pick: Faber-Castell Ambition Pearwood Pencil The lead thickness is great for day to day writing, sketching and can be used for less detailed technical drawings. The writing style matches closely to the size of a fine ballpoint or rollerball, and is available in the widest array of hardnesses. Whilst the rubber grip section which twists to set the exposed lead length makes this pencil a joy to use.Ġ.7mm is the most common lead size used for mechanical pencils. The aluminium and steel construction makes this pencil lightweight, but perfectly balanced. Our Pick: Ohto Promecha Mechanical Pencil Like 0.3mm leads these are more commonly found in HB and harder. The fine line is suitable for both writing and technical drawing. However several companies have recently changed their standard size from 0.5mm to 0.7mm e.g. This is a popular lead size with many companies creating mechanical pencils designed for 0.5mm leads.
PAPERMATE MECHANICAL PENCIL 1.3MM PROFESSIONAL
The narrow barrel and thin writing point make this an ideal pencil for professional drafting as they enable an uninterrupted view of the drawing. Our Pick: Platinum Pro-USE MSD 1000A 0.3mm Pencil
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