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Retractable tip writing implement
11-22-07

Apex Mechanical Pencil

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This mechanical pencil has the same protective, retractable tip as the Vanishing Point, but it's only $6, half the price. I have been using them for about 2 years. The pencil has a good weight to it - not too heavy and not too light . It uses 3 lead fills and is available in .5 or .7mm. There is also a twist mechanism for the eraser, that helps protect it when not in use.

-- Soham Ghosh

Apex Mechanical Pencil
$5
Available from Amazon (.5mm)

Manufactured by Paper Mate


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#1 | Wed, 01-21-09 09:33
Dick Lindstrom

The Sanford Logo 3 pencil is about $3, has a soft rubbery grip, retractable tip, and best of all a functional, retractable, and long eraser. Because I make mistakes and change my mind, I use a pen only to sign my name.

 

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