Mechanical Inclination

To kick things off, I would like to provide a disclaimer. I am not a member of this pencil's intended demographic. It was made for people who work in rough environments, particularly those in which work gloves are required. My father purchased one at Lowes and had been using it at work, so I decided to get one, since I'll never pass up the chance to get a new pencil! First things first, this pencil is sturdy. It is very solid, with a tough plastic body and metal grip. It uses 1.3 mm 2B lead, which is great for making thick dark lines that wont wipe away. The design is reminiscent of the GraphGear 500, but the Rite in the Rain is much larger. The pencil comes in 5 colors: Olive Drab, Yellow, Flat Dark Earth, Black, and Safety Blaze Orange. I have the Yellow model. Overall, the Rite in the Rain Clicker Pencil writes well. I haven't had the chance to test it in the rain, or any poor condition for that matter, but it performs exceptionally in everyday use cases. I will update t...

 A few days after my most recent post, I received some mail. A loyal fan (my mother) sent me two GraphGear 300s to review! Let's get right to it! The GraphGear 300 feels like a happy medium between the GG 500 and the GG 800. It is almost identical to the 800, save the clear body and lack of rubber nibs on the grip section, and some other minor dissimilarities. It feels good in the hand, and is very lightweight so there is no risk of hand fatigue while writing for a long period of time.  The mechanism works surprisingly well for the price. It is tactile and firm. Under the metal cap lies an eraser, which erases as expected. Overall, the GraphGear 300 is a happy medium, and a good start for the GraphGear lineup. It retails for around 6 dollars, and comes in 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7mm, and 0.9mm. 

 I'm back (again...) with another review, this time of Pentel's GraphGear line. This includes the GraphGear 300, 500, 800, 1000, and Graph 1000 For Pro. My review will include all but the 300, since that's the only one I am missing. I'll start highest to lowest, which means that the Graph 1000 For Pro is first up! This is decent pencil. In my opinion, this and the base 1000 should be swapped in the lineup, since the "Pro" model drops the metal body and replaces it with plastic all around. Nonetheless, the 1000 For Pro feels good in the hand. It has a nice weight, not too heavy, but not too light. The lead indicator located on the cap is very satisfying with a nice click upon rotation. In addition, it features a full brass clutch, and a metal lead tube. The Graph 1000 For Pro retails for around 10 dollars, so it is well worth the price, given the features. Next up, we have the GraphGear 1000. This is by far one of my all time favorite mechanical pencils. With a...