PentelMechanical Pencil, Kerry, 0.5mm, Black (P1035-AD)

This feels really comfortable in the hand. It's more substantial than my previous, thinner pencil and it looks sleek and stylish. Maybe a tad expensive, but I'm pleased I bought it. It writes well, too. I also like the fact it has a cover to protect the lead.Not for the first time, though, my Amazon order was delivered to the wrong address. I was actually sitting at my laptop when an email arrived informing me (wrongly) that my pencil had been delivered. Amazon had addressed the package correctly, so I assume the fault lies with the individual who put it through the wrong letterbox.

I ordered this after reading very positive reviews from people who work with pencils a lot! It is a beautifully made thing and a real pleasure to handle and use as it feels substantial and well engineered. The separate cap, which covers and protects both the writing tip and whatever the pencil is kept in (especially when in a pocket), clips on very securely both in the open and closed positions and the lead advancing button is cleverly designed to operate through the cap (it also contains an eraser which is replaceable). The only real downside for this pencil is that it would be much more disappointing to lose it than to lose a more disposable, cheapy alternative!

I have just received this a day or two ago, first impressions, what a beautiful Mechanical Pencil, it's small but not overly small, when writing it feels nice in your hands, there's lots of satisfying clicks, for pushing out the lead, to taking off the cap, and again putting it on the top of the pen, the catch is firm/secure, visually very nice, the eraser is good even the eraser grip looks and feel secure.Well worth the price.

just what i expected - nicely balanced,ergonomic feel ,good dimensions and looks good.

The Pentel Sharp Kerry is a perfect pencil for the pocket, being of compact size and having a cap to cover the point. It is well made, and the mechanism functions perfectly, whether or not the cap is posted. However, one does have to post the cap in order to gain access to the rubber, located under the push button. For less than £10 delivered, I think this product is very good value for money.

I wrote a similar review for the 0.7mm.Functional and beautiful. Plastic components - but feels like it will last forever. However the 0.5mm is too fragile for my clumsy writing. This is for calligraphy.

Really good pencil. Sits well in the hand and even though it’s not cheap it feels and looks as if it should be expensive. I would recommend it.

I use this more often than my Kuro-Toga and Rotring 600 - not sure why as they are great too - I think I mostly just prefer the way it looks. Thicker grip than the Rotring 600 which makes it a little more comfortable for me. Lacks the milled grip of the Kuru-Toga. Lacks the pleasing density of the Rotring 600 but is thicker, so feels a similar weight. Most importantly it has a cap so you can put it in your pocket without it sticking, poking you in the leg or potentially getting damaged.