Pentel Twist-erase Click Mechanical Pencil - 2 Pencil Grade - 0.5 Mm Lead Size - Transparent, Black Barrel - 1 Each

Purchased multiple times for my high-schooler. She loves how smooth they write.

I like that the grip is not too thick and the clicker is handy but not in the way. Bought this because I wanted black and did not need two pencils or lead refills (I use B hardness rather than HB). Though not Prime, seller shipped quickly and at no charge.

Using the eraser in one particular direction, even lightly, causes the rotating eraser-holding-mechanism to simultaneously spin and retract the eraser during the process of erasing. If you don't stop immediately and reverse this by turning the eraser outward from the mechanism, then the eraser will be retracted so far as to let the hard plastic turning wheel surrounding it rub into and indent the paper you're erasing. Very frustrating to be so interrupted every time an erasure is needed. Not all mechanical pencils by this manufacturer do this, but out of the 3 that I purchased, one did this and it wasn't repairable. I didn't bother to seek a replacement, but if you get such a lemon, you might.

Arrived way earlier than expected (arrived the next day after I ordered). I bought this because I lost my mechanical pencil which I bought in another country (I also forgot the brand). Most mechanical pencil has a grip which is too large or small and hard like a drafting pencil (which I don't like). Thus, finding this pencil is a blessing for me. Hope it will last long. Btw, the picture on Amazon says "Japan" but it's actually "Mexico" on the pencil...Image: size comparison to Faber Castell 1345