The pencil does have smooth action and it is easy to hold.  A simple twist allows one to retract the lead; good for then carrying it around in one's pocket.  The lead does not break off as much as it does in some other mechanical pencils.

But, and this is a big but, this pencil is NOT refillable.  So, it will simply end up in a landfill.  All that plastic and a long metal spring inside are just so much garbage--and consume resources and energy in the making.  A regular lead pencil, made out of wood, is much more environmentally friendly.  Other mechanical pencils, that are refillable, are a MUCH smarter buy-- both for reuse but also to spare the Earth.

Anyone who buys this really is saying that they don't care about the environment!

Shame on Papermate for making such a thing.  Now, if they would make it refillable, I'd reconsider my rating!
The pencil does have smooth action and it is easy to hold. A simple twist allows one to retract the lead; good for then carrying it around in one's pocket. The lead does not break off as much as it does in some other mechanical pencils. But, and this is a big but, this pencil is NOT refillable. So, it will simply end up in a landfill. All that plastic and a long metal spring inside are just so much garbage--and consume resources and energy in the making. A regular lead pencil, made out of wood, is much more environmentally friendly. Other mechanical pencils, that are refillable, are a MUCH smarter buy-- both for reuse but also to spare the Earth. Anyone who buys this really is saying that they don't care about the environment! Shame on Papermate for making such a thing. Now, if they would make it refillable, I'd reconsider my rating!