Hello All, Love this pencil, however, I wish it had a top to cover the lead..Does anyone have an idea as to where I might find one?
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Good afternoon, There is nothing to cover the top at this time.Have a good day, Jen Laser Pro Rep
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Unfortunately, that's one thing they forgot to make. I would try and scavenge a top from a dried-up pen. Some might fit.
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Well there's pens that are 2-in-1, which have a pen and a mechanical pencil included, some of them come with caps. Hope this helps!
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the whole pencil can be unscrewed into pieces.So I would unscrew the silver tip,then try to push a lead thru tip. Or small sewing needle.the original kerry back in the 80's used to have needle in the eraser cap the newer ones do not.
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I like the top entry for colored pencils. It puts less stress on the inner wax layer and lessons the likelihood of breakage. For regular graphite pencils - it probably wouldn't make any difference.
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I too have a very heavy hand. These are good pencils, but I don't think you'll find them to be the miracle pencil you're looking for. It is definitely better than standard yellow #2's, but it is only a wood pencil and has it's limits. The lead does collapse under the pressure of a heavy hand with a freshly sharpened tip, but holds up well overall and I think you'll notice and like the difference. If you really want to fine tune it, why don't you get a set of nice graphite pencils in different hardnesses and see which you prefer, then go from there.
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I just sharpen mine with an Xacto knife to maximize the lead. Works great ^^ But an answer to your question, you can use any sharpener although I recommend not using an electric one because they tend to "Eat" up the pencils.
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Yeah that's wrong. You should get Mechanical pencils. I would just get the money back though because while the pencils do write great, the lead breaks erg easily while inside and you end up writing with small chunks of lead.
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This pencil is not self feeding, you advance the lead by pressing down on the eraser holder. I like the smooth grip on the pencil and the size of the lead. It is a winner in my book. I am a teacher so I use it a lot.
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You put it in the same way it comes out. DO NOT TAKE OFF THE TOP! Press the top down (like how you would click a pen) and hold it down. Insert the eraser (clear stick first) into the bottom of the Tombow mono and push it all the way in. Basically it should resemble pushing the lead back Into a mechanical pencil
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No. The dark graphite pencil that I ordered only came with the lead in the pencil. However, I ordered a silver one, with the leads for $14.99.
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Because it is like 7 bucks! Plus you get extra leads. These are very good pencils. I doubt if you would find anything comparable for the money.
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Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. I do think the quality of their pencils is very good. I believe you can email the company directly by going to their sight and clicking on the "contact us" option.
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Those look to be the correct refills. Are you sure you are looking in the right place for the eraser? If you take off the cap and put it on the back for the pencil, then the small silver cap that you use to advance the lead can be removed to reveal the eraser.I hope this helps.
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Good morning, Jero, Thank you for the compliment; we can source these pencils cheaply because, as a UK company, we have a good relationship with the supplier. Plus, we have a no quibble refund guarantee; if your item doesn't turn up, we'll give your money back. Thank you. Tarot Barnes Product Data Controller The Society for All Artists
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Just place the lead under the eraser on top after removing the eraser. Once it is placed, click on the side button and the lead will come down. Works great!
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It has a thick mechanical pencil lead that you twist to push up like a regular mechanical pencil. There is a sharpener for the lead itself to make it thinner but it's not necessary to use. A regular sharpener would not work. This has been a great pencil for my left handed child. It has helped him form his letters.
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Shirt pocket surePants pocket? I wouldn't I have .3 .5 .7 all using ain stein 2b leadThey are my favorite pencils
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The "Lead" is actually a 0.5mm graphite rod that advances from the tip by activating a clicking mechanism which encompasses the upper portion also containing the eraser. Lead hasn't been used in pencils probably ever, but pecils were long the cause of lead poisioning because of the paint which DID contain high amounts of lead. And you know how hard it is to stop chewing on a pencil. I use the thread of lead poisioning now to deter my child from putting the pencil in his mouth, but you and i both know that it is unlikely.