Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil (0.5mm), Pink Barrel, 1 Pen (P1035P)

As a self-described lifelong "office supply Nerd-ette", and owner of a multitude of geeky-drafting mech pencils, my love-affair with Pentel Sharp Kerry pencils began when I decided to purchase a simple, portable model to match my pink, Ohto Tasche pocket pen (ASIN B002UXQNRY). While Ohto does make an exact matching mech pencil (ASIN B002UXQNS8), the good reputation of Pentel's Sharp Kerry piqued my interest.Upon receiving my Kerry, I knew I had made the correct decision.Within days I ordered a blue, grey, and finally the Limited Edition Black & Gold model.They're all well-made, nicely balanced propelling-type mech pencils.Arrived well-packaged, in a sleek, hard-plastic, ovoid-shaped case: good for both protection against scratches in a drawer, or for presentation purposes.The cap is constructed of brushed aluminum, while both barrel parts are of a lustrous plastic, somewhat reminiscent of celluloid. While this contradicts the product description of being "all-metal",it doesn't detract from my satisfaction with the product.Earlier Sharp Kerry pencils were indeed constructed of all-metal components, but as of late this is sadly no longer the case.I also noticed another reviewer mention a slight colour "mismatch" between the barrel & cap--- the difference in materials would account for this. As noted, the colour difference is very slight-- nearly imperceptible in my pink and blue Kerry's, but much more pronounced/noticeable in the grey colour. (The barrel is several shades darker grey than the cap). I find it an attractive contrast quite frankly, but realize it may not be to everyone's liking.The cap offers a reassuring, audible "click" when capping the pencil and upon affixing it to the barrel end when preparing to write.A small, white eraser is located under the cap's crown. The eraser's accessibility is dependent on the cap being firmly secured to the end of the barrel. The "click" action pushes the eraser into place. One needs only to remove the cap's end-crown to reveal it.The machine-knurled "mid-section", while placed a bit too high up the barrel to properly function as a "grip", does makes for a rather elegant ornamentive touch.A very well-balanced writing instrument, with or without the cap affixed. Very comfortable to write/draw with for extended periods, even for those with some arthritic symptoms. The diameter is slightly wider than average, but in no way could be considered a "fat-body" mech pencil. Affixing the cap while writing adds a bit more girth.I've not experienced any "lead-wiggle" in any of the four Kerry's that I own. Each "click" delivers the perfect amount of lead-advance.I'd describe this pencil as being somewhat "executive", appearance-wise.As a professional illustrator-writer-crossword constructor, I load my Kerry's with various soft grades of lead (4B - B).Work has a renewed pleasure now as I sit down each day at my desk and reach for my Sharp Kerry's.Overall, the Kerry's simple design is truly a thing of beauty in an age of complicated gadgets.This inexpensive pencil is pleasing both functionally and aesthetically.Since experiencing the Sharp Kerry, even my beloved $150 Montblanc mech pencil has been gathering dust.Thank you for reading,- CC, Amazon Prime Member-Reviewer* HINT: Re: Eraser refills (Pentel Z31). Avail at a much lower price ($1.49/tube of 4 erasers) at OfficeWorld dot com.

What I love the most about Kerry is that Kerry has a cap! Because of the cap, the needle and the lead cannot be exposed outside. Therefore, I don’t need to worry about making holes and the black lead powder when I put it in my pocket. And I can start writing without clicking because I can keep the lead outside with the cap closed.

This pencil is one of those writing utensils that just feels great in the hand. The weight of it means you don't have to exert much pressure to write with it, but it is still light enough never to fatigue the hand, which is great for those people who do a lot of writing like I do and can get the "claw hand" cramps! Because it is weighted the way that it is, it also feels incredibly balanced in the hand--not top or bottom heavy. It is hard to describe, but if you spin it on a flat surface, you'll know what I mean. I know that sounds kind of odd, but it really does reveal the way the pencil is evenly balance in design.To top it off, it's a lovely, stylish instrument, and anyone who has ever momentarily borrowed it _always_ comments on how nice it is. Of course, I only hand it over while standing patiently waiting for its return because its the kind of item you want to make sure you get back!There are only two small drawbacks: (1) the eraser is really small, which is not a problem for me but could be for someone who works with numbers or does more than a moderate amount of erasing; (2) (and this is only me nitpicking) since it uses 0.5 pencil lead, it has a bit of a rougher glide across the paper than it sibling, the Kerry 0.7, which I also use. However, for those who enjoy a "finer" lead point, it is perfect. Overall, it is a lovely pencil that rivals any of the much more pricey mechanical pencils out there, and that makes the Kerry a great value to boot!

Really nice pencil with great soft clicks when you take put the cap on and off. The color of the plastic of the barrel is a little inconsistent compared to the metal cap but not super noticeable

I have owned a similar pencil for over 10 years and it works and looks great in black. I wanted a new color. Chose pink. It writes well. Feels good but the quality of the enamel or wrap they used is not great. Will keep it because it is priced reasonably. But probably not buy again.

I'm a traditional and digital illustrator. I sketch a LOT. Everyday and have ideas that I write down all the time. This pencil is my new favorite. I used to use Zebra mechanical pencils but my issue with them was they were always top heavy and they weren't smooth. I picked up this pencil the first day, took the cap off and instantly the weight was something I noticed and how smooth it was. I don't have slipping issues and I like how small the pencil is without putting the cap on the back because I have really small hands and it fits perfectly without it. But the cap being put on the back adds length to the pencil once again for those that might have larger hands than mine. The lack of eraser isn't an issue as I use other various types of erasers and am use to having one on hand at all times. It works great with other leads. I personally switched it out with 2b lead the first day to get a rough sketch down and switched back to the HB lead to get more refined details and I didn't have any issues. I'll be buying another to keep on hand just in case I lose it (I'm a bit of an airhead) and another to for a giveaway to my followers. ^^

I've used Pentel Kerry pencil since 1987. It is very comfortable and you can close it so it doesn't stab you in the chest when carried in a shirt pocket. I swear by these pencils.

Missing end piece used to hold lead while writing. Only came with cap. 0 star rating.