BIC Xtra-Strong Thick Lead Mechanical Pencil, With Colorful Barrel Thick Point (0.9mm), 24-Count Pack, Mechanical Pencils With Erasers
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Throughout my entire middle school and high school career I found myself struggling to write with any sort of mechanical pencil because the lead would constantly break: forcing me to write with the standard wooden #2 pencils. Although there is nothing wrong with those I found them uncomfortable and didn't like the way the ink looked on the paper. However, this purchase changed all of that. Not only do the pencils feel extremely comfortable in my hand I also lobe the way the ink looks on the paper as I found it more easy to read than the less thick ones. Overall, if you are someone who usually struggles with mechanical pencils or puts a lot of pressure on the pencil when you write this purchase would be correct"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'After dealing with the frustrations that occur while using the thinner-leaded mechanical pencils during jr and high school, I purposely boycotted the use of them for many years. After a long hiatus, I decided to enroll in college, and I was sticking to my regular wooden pencils, often bringing 5-6 of them to my classes each day so I didn\'t have to sharpen them while in school. One day I forgot my pencils, and I asked a fellow student if I could borrow one of his. He reached into his bag and pulled out a mechanical pencil. I mentally cringed upon seeing it, but I was thankful that he had an extra. When I started using the pencil I realized that it wasn\'t like the others that I\'ve used in the past. This one had a thicker lead; the size of which was stamped onto the pencil itself. I was impressed. I tend to press hard when writing, so the thinner mechanical pencils were useless to me. These thick-leaded ones, however, held up to the abuse. The leads kept the right shape at the end, too, giving the feeling that they were "ever sharpened", if that makes sense. That night, I went onto amazon and looked up the type of pencil that I used and purchased a pack of them. I received them today, and I\'m using one to write notes for my business 101 exam, and I have not had to deal with any breakages, nor have I had to press the button to feed more lead after writing 3/4 of a page of notes so far. That\'s really cool! I highly recommend these pencils!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I play in a hand bell choir and we make marks in our music with pencils. I was forever borrowing my neighbor's pencil and really needed to get one of my own. I wanted a mechanical pencil. Click, more lead. No need for a sharpener. But as much as I liked mechanical pencils, I also hated them. Yes, I'm a heavy-handed writer. Half the time I write with a mechanical pencil, I break the lead. Imagine my delight when I saw that not all leads are created equal! Reading reviews, I saw that the 0.9mm mechanical pencil writes like a #2.\nI loved the whimsical colors of these pencils. I suppose they are marketed to young writers, but I found the color combinations fun. I would only suggest that you have a purple body with a green clip to complement the green body with the purple clip!\nI ordered the 24-pack of pencils. What a bargain! Two additional leads are included with each pencil. I can't wait to see how long it takes me to use all that lead up!\nI have marked my music and erased some markings as well. The pencil does a great job with both. I have had no problem clicking out just the right amount of lead, and no problem retracting the lead if there is too much. And I have yet to break the lead! The eraser removes virtually every bit of the lead mark. Music paper may be a little bit heavier than, say, college-ruled notebook paper, but I haven't had any problem erasing on any surface.\nI kept 6 pencils for myself. Hey, I write more that just on my music! The rest I donated to fellow ringers. Everyone was very excited with the heavier lead."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I am a fourth grade teacher and bought 5 boxes of these pencils to put in our "classroom store" for the students to "buy" with their behavior points. These pencils are always a big hit. The colorful barrels provide many options to both boys and girls (surprisingly the girls will go for the other colors besides just the pink ones). These are regularly priced at $5 for a 24 pack on amazon and that\'s about the best price you will see for decent mechanical pencils anywhere. I will continue buying these pencils for years as long as the price stays the same! Thanks Bic and Amazon!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Love these for kids and harder pressure writers or those who just want a good value. As a veteran teacher, I think I have seen every kind of pencil there is. Most store brand pencils are junk, unsharpenable, and off centered leads. Ticonderogas are better, but they still need to be sharpened frequently. I had used mechanical pencils a long time ago, but the leads were too fragile to use daily. A friend loaned me this pencil at a conference and I have never looked back. The leads are durable and the erasers stay up so you can erase with them. Great for even kindergartners to use. Love them!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "The reviews as listed are not grouped by product, it's currently 1147 reviews listed regardless of .5mm, .7mm, .9mm pencils.\nI hated mechanical pencils for the very reason the 1 star reviews offered, lead breaks, slips back, etc. The .9mm is what we've been buying for 5+ years now, and they are great. This size lead breaks far less often than the wooden pencils, and of course, no need to look for the sharpener.\n\nFor the fact that they come with 3 leads per pencil, this 24-pack has the life of 72 wooden pencils.\n\nThey deserve the 5stars I gave, but if I'm permitted one minor gripe - it's the eraser that's the first thing to go. I work at a school, and even wooden pencils are barely halfway used before the eraser is gone. Offering them in a separate pack or extras along with these would be a good improvement."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "These pencils are a great deal for the price, and no worries if they fall off a ladder or roof, they're lightweight and survive pretty well. I use a pair of flush cut nippers to remove the pocket clip so they will slide nicely over my ear and into my hat band while I work.\n\nThey're great for just regular pencils, too. I use them for sketching and drawing, too. The lead is as good as my pro grade 2B stuff. Decent erasers, too."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I once was given/did pocket a 0.9mm lead pencil in my Freshman year of college....I still have it, and I am in my mid 30s. I LOVE IT. While I do enjoy the preciseness of 0.5mm lead, I break it all the time.\nFast forward a few decades....I am running low on my 0.9mm lead and wanted to back fill....AND I FOUND THESE IN 24 PACKS!!?!??!!!!!!! OMG!!!! MINE MINE MINE.\n\nI use these for wood working where thin lead bites into wood and snaps off. The heavier lead is good enough for most carpentry work and is far more robust than other mechanical pencil lead. Will 100% buy again.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I'm a little heavy handed (in the literal sense) when it comes to writing, and so I've always run into the problem of breaking mechanical pencils. When I read these were a little thicker and harder to break, I was a little dubious but figured I'd give them a try over several of the other options. I was pleasantly surprised --- they work very well and it breaking the pencil tips has become considerably rarer.\n\nThey write well, you can't beat the price and should last anyone a very long time. Some people may love or hate the colors -- that's up to personal taste -- but you can get a good sense of them from the picture, so you know what you're getting.\n\nI really can't find anything to complain about. This is an easy 5 out of 5 star review -- this is a clear win on price, quality and features."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I'm a woodcrafter and use these in my workshop. At 9mm, they leave an easily seen, consistent width, reference mark. I ALWAYS have a sharp pointed pencil in my apron. The points on a regular pencil tend to get broken in the bib of my apron, requiring me to stop, trot over to the pencil sharpener, start over. The eraser is one that works without leaving smudges all over my project.\nWill definitely keep them in stock in the wood shop."}]