How Do You Choose Mechanical Pencil Lead?
• 0.5 and 0.7mm lead. Decide on a lead diameter for a mechanical pencil. • If you are a heavy-handed writer who presses hard, try a 0.9mm pencil. 0.9mm pencils are usually darker because they are about twice as thick as regular lead. • Pick a 0.5mm if you like to write lighter and easier. 0.5mm pencils have more precision so you can write in tiny places and it can still be legible. • If you are in between, buy a 0.7mm pencil. 0.7mm pencils have a good medium lead size. • Other sizes are available for artists and drafters, but larger leads may need to be sharpened even though they are in a mechanical pencil and finer leads may be very delicate. • In general, larger diameter leads give more flexibility when when shaping the lead, a technique used in drafting and sketching. • Write in comfort. Look for a pencil with a large, padded grip, such as the Pilot Dr. Grip 0.5mm. It has a cramp-resistant grip for long essays. A selection of artists’ pencils with varying hardness. Choose a lead har
