Pica-Dry Longlife Automatic Pencil 3030
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About Pica-Dry Longlife Automatic Pencil 3030
Overall Feedback:
90% positive
83% appreciated the refill mechanism, while 17% found it cumbersome
I recommend buying this pencil with colored refills as it lasts for about 10 years.
Refills are too expensive.
83% found the lead variety useful
I find that the lead is softer than the classic number 2 and marks on anything easily.
I have used all the leads and my favorite leads are the white and blue water jet resistant leads.
84% praised the lead durability
I have a pencil with lots of lead that lasts a long time between sharpening and in total.
My favorite leads are the white and blue water jet resistant leads. They are not wax and stand up to a wet saw, but do eventually wear off in dry situations.
68% liked the grip comfort, whereas 32% found it uncomfortable
I appreciate the grip comfort of the pencil, especially the holster that holds it securely in my pants or tool vest pocket. This is crucial as I will be frequently pulling it out to resharpen.
I find that the pencil is too tight in the holster or the pocket clip on the holster is too weak.
73% appreciated the clip strength, but 27% found it weak
The clip is perfectly designed and holds on nicely.
After dropping it from a height of 3 feet, the pocket clip broke off within six weeks of my purchase.
The clip is not strong enough to hold the pencil in my pocket and release the body for use.
66% liked the barrel design, but 34% found it unattractive
The sharpener and grip area are built into the holder, making the pencil difficult to use.
