Neither of these models has spring-loaded or twistable lead. They are basic tech pencils rather than high-level tech pencils. Which Is Better, GraphGear 500 or 1000? The body of the Pentel GraphGear 1000 pencil is made of aluminum, making it super sturdy. Therefore you do not need to worry so much about damaging it whenever it slips and falls from your hands. Ⓒ Architecture Lab | Anton Giuroiu 3. Well-Balanced And Comfortable Grip Pentel – Sharp Automatic: The Sharp Automatic is another pencil that probably lands somewhere in the “meh” and “whatever” zone. It doesn’t stand out for much except its uncomfortable grip and the distinctive way it makes you feel not-in-control of your own writing. Both the GraphGear 500 and GraphGear 1000 have their own characteristics that give the pencil distinct advantages.

Assuming simple measures — like giving the pencil a good shake while upside down and pressing the button — don’t work, you’ll need to do a real fix for your jammed pencil. The best way to to this is by using a cleaning rod (sometimes known as a “clean-out rod”). In the past these were included with almost all technical and drafting pencils, but as products have gotten cheaper and less focused on the professional user this is less likely to be the case.Alvin – Draft-Matic: The Alvin, another “luxury” pencil at over ten dollars for one, disappointed us. It’s sleek and cool looking, but it’s uncomfortable to hold, it’s too hard to change the lead and it made our writing uneven and scratchy. The bottom line

The Pentel GraphGear uses high-polymer leads which are guaranteed to scan on tests. Writing Quality The 500 is the best pencil for a technical drawing, thanks to its 4mm fixed sleeve, weighted barrel, and metallic grip. The sleek design of this pencil is perfect for precision drawings and allows you to stay in control at all times. The Pentel Graphgear 1000 Pencil stands apart from the competition as a high-quality mechanical pencil. This pencil is leaps and bounds away from the plastic mechanical pencils you could buy in bulk in grade school, and it stands a major step up from the Graphgear 500, both in feel and performance. The grip of this pencil is metallic. Some argue that it provides a sleek design and firm grip, while others opine that the metal tends to slip when the pencil is used with greasy or sweaty hands. It would be nice if the Pentel Graphgear 1000 Pencil had a spring-loaded tip like some competitors, but you can manage fine without it.If you’re more comfortable with wooden pencil forms or are not likely to take advantage of the unique color-coding scheme, there are other pencil options to better suit your needs.