SAKURA 50286 SumoGrip 0.7-mm Pencil with Eraser, Clear Gray

Perfect pencil for people who death-grip while they write. My hand doesn't cramp as quick when writing with this pencil and the soft grip helps to keep my fingers in place. The eraser the pencil comes with is pretty good too. I think the pencil feels sturdy enough, it'll definitely last me multiple semesters! I write very hard and the lead hasn't broken inside the pencil tip yet! Such an improvement from my Papermate Clear Points. If you were disappointed with those, you'll probably like these! I do wish these came in cuter colors :(

I picked up this 0.7mm mechanical pencil mainly because I wanted something comfortable for longer writing sessions. I do a lot of note-taking and marking, and I was getting tired of slimmer pencils that start to feel uncomfortable after a while. I travel fairly often too, so I wanted something simple and reliable that I could toss in a bag and use anywhere. My expectation was a pencil with a better grip and smooth writing, nothing overly complicated. First thing I noticed is the grip—it’s definitely the standout feature. The rubber grip is thicker than most standard mechanical pencils, and it feels softer in hand. It makes a noticeable difference when writing for extended periods. I didn’t feel the usual finger fatigue I get with thinner pencils, which is a big plus if you write a lot in one sitting. The 0.7mm lead size is pretty practical. It’s a good middle ground—thicker than 0.5mm, so it doesn’t break as easily, but still fine enough for clean, readable writing. I’ve been using it for general note-taking, marking papers, and quick edits, and it handles all of that without any issues. The writing feels smooth and consistent, and the lead advances without problems. Another thing I like is the overall balance. It’s lightweight but not too light, so it doesn’t feel flimsy when you’re using it. The clear gray design is simple and functional—nothing flashy, but it looks clean and professional enough for everyday use. That said, there are a few downsides. The main one is durability. The plastic body feels a bit on the lighter side, and while it’s fine for regular desk use, I wouldn’t fully trust it to hold up if you’re rough with it or constantly carrying it around in a packed bag. It hasn’t broken on me, but it doesn’t feel as sturdy as some higher-end pencils. The eraser is decent for small corrections, but it’s not something you’d want to rely on for larger edits. It wears down fairly quickly, which seems to be common with built-in erasers. I still find myself reaching for a separate eraser for anything more than quick fixes. From a practical standpoint, this pencil works well for everyday tasks—writing notes, grading, editing, or even light sketching. It’s especially useful if comfort is a priority, since the grip really does make a difference over time. In terms of value, I think it’s reasonably priced for what you get. The comfort and usability are there, even if the build isn’t the most robust. Overall, this met my expectations. I wanted a comfortable, easy-to-use pencil for daily writing, and that’s exactly what this provides. The trade-off is durability, but for regular use, it does the job well.

Best, most comfortable to hold mechanical pencil ever. I like the 0.9 -mm graphite…doesn’t break as easily. Glides across paper easily, my hand and fingers don’t hurt when writing a lot. Also the fat barrel keeps my hand from cramping. I ordered another one. Good value for money, nicely designed.

I love this pencil. My son brought one home from school, and letbme use it. I immediately came to Amazon to order myself one. It's thick and easy to grip onto. Writes smoothly. Easily the best mechanical pencil I've used.

Great mechanical pencil. Comfortable grip, durable lead and a good eraser. It functions perfectly and looks good in hand or laying on the table. Am enjoying it for crosswords and other writing needs. Would definitely recommend and will purchase again.

Writes very well and comfortable to hold with the soft grip. Wish it weren't white though, as within a week it has gotten dirty and not so pleasant to look at on my office desk when high end clients are there. Also wish it were a bit shorter, but I'm odd like that. :) Overall, I do recommend for a durable pencil.

This pencil is amazing, it has a thick grip, it has a good twist eraser. However the only thing that I would consider is that 0.9 lead is very thick and its not common so you should buy more lead along with it cause its not a type of lead you can borrow easily.

This is my absolute favorite mechanical pencil. I like to use 0.5mm lead, and usually run into the problem that the pencils I use are tiny and my hand starts cramping up after using the pencil for a while. With this pencil, because it is so large, it is comfortable to use, especially with the hand grip and tapered metal piece at the end. It might be the only pencil I've used where my hand doesn't get tired of using it for hours on end. I've never had any problems with the amount of lead that it pushes forward, and the metal sleeve at the tip allows you to keep writing as the lead wears down. The end is easy to remove to refill the leads. It holds a good amount of lead though, and so I don't need to refill the leads that often, probably about every 4 months. It also carries a lot of eraser, which is why I bought it. I like not having to carry around both a pencil and an eraser. The eraser that they give you is a pretty high-quality one and takes me about 6 months to run through. This pencil also works with Pentel eraser refills, so it's not super expensive to refill. My one problem with it is that it is made of plastic and so it will eventually break. I used my first one for about two years before I got a crack up the side of the pencil that eventually broke it. I liked it so much though, that I bought another one and have been using the new one for about a year now without problems. I would highly recommend this pencil to anyone, and I will keep buying replacements as mine break for as long as they make them.

I think this might be my best mechanical pencil so far... For drawing /drafting purpose go for it... You don't need any other Mechanical pencil after this

Mechanical pencil It’s very easy for me to hold Comfortable Well made Great eraser Bought one for a gift They love it too

Un must para los amantes de Sakura

Muy buen lapicero. Muy cómodo

Be warned - exactly the same pencil design by the manufactuer is being sold at a far lower price in the UK on the Amazon website - just of a different color (transparent white instead of blue)