Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Mechanical Pencil
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About Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Mechanical Pencil
Overall Feedback:
94% positive
92% found the pencil weight balanced, but 8% didn't
The weight of the pencil is perfect and the metal knurled grip adds a nice low center of gravity to the instrument, making it easy to operate with gloves on or cold, wet, numb finger stubs.
The pencil is too heavy for my hands to write with.
91% appreciated the refill mechanism, while 9% found it cumbersome
One major benefit of a mechanical pencil is that it can hold spare leads inside the barrel for easy refilling.
I noticed that the pencil has some weight and it writes very smoothly. I also mentioned that I will get some more lead refills.
The pencil writes smoothly and has some weight. I'll get more lead refills.
After dropping the pencil, the lead stopped feeding.
Selling the pencil is easy, but selling the refills can be difficult as they need to be bought immediately or they may end up at the bottom of the tool bag forever, and the pack of refills costs more than the pencil itself.
92% found the lead smooth, but 8% encountered issues
The pencil writes well and the lead deploys and retracts easily without any issues.
The first thing that failed was the lead's ability to come out or stay locked in position.
93% praised the lead durability, yet 7% found it broke easily
I have never had the lead break on me, even though it is thick.
I love this pencil and carry it everywhere. It is proving to be indestructible.
After 5 weeks of part-time use at school, both pencils failed to hold the lead correctly.
93% liked the grip comfort
I feel like I have more control over the pencil due to its weight and lead.
The pencil feels good in my hand as it is heavy but not cumbersome.
I like the fatter grip as a diesel mechanic with gorilla hands. It's a good experience for me.
The metal knurled grip is thick enough to operate with gloves on or cold, wet, numb finger stubs, and it adds a nice low center of gravity to my instrument.
91% appreciated the eraser quality
In my line of work, the eraser's ability to erase marks without smearing is a significant advantage.
75% liked the barrel design, but 25% found it unattractive
The pencil feels great in my hand and writes smoothly.
I have complained that the pencil's barrel design is not ideal as it can only hold one piece of lead at a time, blocking the loading of a second piece.
Based on my experience, the old design relied on a split barrel to advance the lead, making it difficult to use in the rain. I had to take off my gloves, dry the pencil, rotate the lower section, and then put my gloves back on.
