Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Mechanical Pencil, Yellow Barrel, 1.3mm Black Lead (No. YE13)

This Rite In The Rain pencil in much nicer then the older models. I like that it has weight to it and feels good in the hand. It writes very well and the lead deploys and retracts easily without any hiccups. I tend to press down hard when writing and always snap thinner lead pencils. This 1.3mm lead is great and after just a few pages of writing can tell it's going to be one of my favorite pencils. I did not rate the durability do to just receiving it but I have no doubt it will last a long time. I gave the value 4 stars because for a pencil at this price it would have been nice to receive extra lead and a couple erasers. It will be another 14 dollars for lead and erasers but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. My original Rite In The Rain pencil is now three years old and still going strong but it just feels to light and small in diameter in my large hands. I like the metal pinch area and just that little large diameter makes a big difference when writing for long periods of time. Is it worth it, I think so and I would definitely purchase another one. The eraser works very well and the lead is super strong. I read a few reviews on people breaking these pencil's so I applied pressure to the plastic part with my thumb and it was plenty strong and I am a welder with large strong hands. Maybe don't sit on it or purposely try snapping it to test it's strength. Well worth the money if you use it for what it was fabricated for. You can't go wrong with any Write In The Rain product but then again that is just my opinion after using there products for years. Heavy handed approved.

Wow! These mech pencils are great.i was expecting a cut above but these things are heavy and tough…these make John Wick’s killing three people with a pencil believable. Just got them in today but I’m looking forward to taking them “down range” to see how well they hold up.

Strong sturdy build quality. Pretty comfortable in the hand maybe could you rubber grip but not really necessary. Easy and functional. Thick lead so not constantly snapping. Good bang for your buck

I have one of these in each of my back packs. They write awesome. The lead refills are easy to get on Amazon. I keep several to replace as needed.

As a meteorologist and long-time Rite in the Rain user, I have used Rite in the Rain's notebooks, pens, and pencils in extreme weather conditions, including blizzards, downpours, floods, and brutally cold conditions. And mud...cannot forget the mud! If you stop reading here, then know that you can trust Rite in the Rain products; overall, they work well for their intended purpose.My concerns about this pencil are few:1. The unused eraser on this pencil was shredded in my pocket on the first day (see picture). I was surprised that a mechanical pencil on steroids was damaged after a few hours in my pocket. The remaining eraser won't last long, so you'll probably need to buy the replacement erasers and carry a replacement with you if you are doing serious fieldwork. For $9, I would like to have an additional eraser or two included with the purchase.2. The pencil comes with one lead. One. Yes, it's durable, but one piece of pencil lead? For a $9 mechanical pencil, I would like to have spare lead included with the purchase.3. I have mixed feelings about the cost of refills, mainly because spare lead and erasers aren't included with the purchase of the pencil. When your job description involves working in extreme environments, having the right tools to work in those conditions is essential. As packaged with a single lead and one less-than-durable eraser, the pencil is costly and incomplete for its "rough and tough" purpose.Twelve pieces of lead and six refill erasers are just over $6 each. You'll spend around $22 for the pencil, refill lead, and extra erasers, to complete a realistic set for field work. By comparison, the Pentel 0.9mm pencil came with an extra eraser and extra lead for $8.50. For me, it's easier to read my writing when using a 0.9mm pencil than the 1.3mm pencil. Just know that 1.3mm is THICK.

This pencil is great. The thicker lead allows you to press harder without snapping the lead. It can be used for writing or for marking lines on materials for construction. The only down side is that it only holds one lead, there is no backup internally. It comes in multiple colors and you can buy different lead colors to mark up projects.

I have dozens of drafting pencils. Cheap pencils, very expensive lead holders, all brands, all useful. I like this one better than any of the others, the lead diameter is perfect for almost any applicatio. The lead is dark, like a soft 4B, but firm. Doesn't wear down easily. The front end is nice to hold and well weighted. A great quality tool at nearly ANY price. I love mine.

These are damn near indestructible. Never had one fail. Note that it only holds 1 lead at a time, so keep the spares handy.