Zebra Mechanical Pencil, Del Guard, 0.7mm, Black (P-MAB85-BK)

These are my favorite brand of pencils! These things are amazing with how the mechanism prevents led from breaking as much and very durable. The eraser is small but I keep a pink eraser on hand for mistakes! I will always have a bunch of these on hand!

Zebra Mechanical Pencil, Del Guard, 0.7mm, Black -- An improved mechanical pencil due to use of internal springs and their placement. Expect fewer breakings of the "lead." Included "lead" probably is HB in color. Just a bit too hard/light for many of my uses and I will eventually use B or 2B type. Was recommended for POTA log keeping and is well suited for that purpose, and for cursive writing in general. 0.7 mm seems near optimum for writing use. This is a desirable pencil for all ages!

I handle my mechanical pencils pretty harshly, especially when taking calc 2 notes in an accelerated course. My pencil lead has always been prone to breaking (I use 7mm, I tried 5mm once and I couldn't even use it). I looked up better mechanical pencils and first settled on the kuru toga. However, I stumbled on this pencil while looking for the 7mm version of the kuru. I ended up buying both. First night after they arrived, they both seemed decent enough. I tried the kuru doing homework, and my lead didn't break once. It's sort of nice how the lead auto rotates, but I didn't really notice it as an improvement, except for the lead not breaking. Next day in calc, we had a lot of notes. I had the zebra delguard with me and definitely noticed myself pressing too hard as I tried to keep up with the notes. The spring mechanism worked like a miracle, and my lead didn't break once. Honestly, I kind of prefer the fact that the lead gets sharpened on one side, unlike the kuru. I like how it "bites" into the paper a bit and writes darker. I guess I am used to rotating the pencil as I need subconsciously. Both pencils are very nice upgrades from my walmart pentels, but I am loving this Zebra, I will definitely buy more. Hoping it will last me.

When it comes to pens, Zebra is always one of my favorite brands. Their Sarasa gel pens are excellent. So I heard about this mechanical pencil - the Del Guard - and the technology in the point and I wanted to try one (I use the term 'technology' carefully, because it can be overused - but this really is an interesting design). The 'feel' is excellent and he writing is a joy. I tend to crush these types of pencils more than I should and this one really works with me and avoids breakage. So I'm happy.I am surprised about a couple of things. The device is very high quality and looks and feels like it. I can't believe the price (very inexpensive). So, I am really surprised at the great value.I also hadn't realized, at first, that these were shipping directly from Japan. Shipping was cheap and they arrived here quickly. Another pleasant surprise.But, as a pencil, the experience is first-rate. High quality, excellent performance, and a good value.

This is a very good pencil, i tried to brake the pencil lead but i can't :)). But there's a problem with the design, the pencil is thick and hard so it's very uncomfortable when i use it for long time.

I really like the protective mechanism, it lends to a comfortable experience and a confidence in making more expressive lines. Similar in some ways to Faber Castell's far more expensive TK Fine which also has a similar, but adjustable, mechanism.

So after using this pencil for a good while now. It's one of my go to pencils. I have shown and shared it to multiple others including a few artist friends who have adored it. The grip may be a bit slick but its wide enough for a comfortable grip. The biggest let down for this pencil is the small eraser. That is a very minor gripe though. The colors available now are also pretty decent selection. Great quality from Zebra as I have come to expect.

I love these Delgaurd mechanical pencils. The lead last so much longer without breakage.