Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill, 0.9mm Thick, 2B, 180 Pieces of Lead (50-9-2B),Gray

Good for writing. For me at least.

Absolutely love the 2B. If you have been using the standard HB that every retailer carries you are missing out!Broad Scope:The hardness of the lead goes hand-and-hand with the thickness. Soft lead (2B, 4B, etc) will break more easily with a 0.3 or 0.5 mm pencil so you might need a thicker lead depending on how hard you write. I used to use a 0.5 HB and as my writing progressed I have noticed that you can simply read your writing more easily with a 0.9 2B although I still use my 0.5 for drafting. I got to try the 0.9 HB that came with my pencil and just like all the other HB lead it felt very hard and not very smooth.Specific to This Product:After buying this box of lead, I now have a lifetime worth of 2B lead... Like an insane amount. (does anybody want some of mine? lol. but seriously. don't message me.) I do have to 'click' out way more lead than when I was using HB but it is totally worth it. With HB I don't recall ever needing to 'click' more lead, while using this lead I have to do it every few sentences. Maybe I am exaggerating a bit but this is how I feel. I have not needed to reload more lead pieces yet so I guess that's a good sign.Silky smooth writing and very dark readable text... I cannot ask for more from this lead. I have not tried anything softer than 2B but I believe this is a nice starting point for somebody wanting a softer lead than HB. I must say with the 0.9, it has very thick lines. do not buy this lead and plan on drafting with it or any type of detailed work. I use it only for writing and love it for only that purpose.

This is the best deal for the best lead, hands down

What can I say? If you like dark expressive pencil marks in your sketching or handwriting, try these. Absolutely love Pentel 2B. For me, as enjoyable as a Blackwing but at a fraction of the cost! Side benefit is the sheer speed at which you can write or take notes, thanks to the slick effortless glide across almost any quality paper. In that respect, if you like fountain pens, give this a try. If you've ever been put off by the effort needed to get satisfactory marks from a mechanical pencil in the past, try these Pentel 0.9mm 2B leads. In the excellent and affordable P209 pencil, the result is per_fec_tion! The thicker lead means less clicking than a 0.5mm or 0.7mm in the same grade of lead. If you like soft grey pencil marks or are put off by a little messy graphite fogging, usually a result of repeated handling of previous lines or text, then this may not be for you. But if your design processes, rough drafts, quick sketches, or rapid notes have as a byproduct a respectable haze of faint smudges and smears in the wake of sudden and powerful inspiration, or if you like your handwriting to be dark, thick, and easily visible, why not try this lead? Also, it's a nice choice for anyone plagued with arthritis but who still prefers a pencil. Great stuff!

I got exactly what I expected: Quality leads at a great price. I'm set for a few years, now.

Purchased this lead because local "big box" retailwrs do NOT stock 2B lead hardness in any size. They only stock HB lead hardness. They are happy to order it for you as as "special order." Unfortunately, you have to pay for it uofront and then wait 1-2 weeks for it to arrive. This is not good when you need it NOW.I have used this brand of pencil lead for years in various sizes and know its consistant quality and superior performance. I like the quality and ease of writing this lead offers me on a wide variety of paper surfaces. 2B lead hardness offers me the ability to write on paper and erase the marks clean without damaging the paper or leaving those tell-tale dents in the paper surface. Being a musician, this is inportant sibce I can erase my marks on the paper without causing any damage to the paper.I have tried other brands of the same lead hardness from a variety of retailers but have found this brand of lead provides a darker line since it seems to be softer than other brands.The shipper shipped the product by USPS and gave ne an estinated delivery date. Imagine my surprise when the product arrived several days ahead of schedule. This was good since I was able to load my expensive mechanical pencils and begib writing with them with my favorite brand of lead.

The old adage, You Get What You Pay For ... applies. I like these better than less expensive brands that I've tried.

Good value

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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. Very glad I opted for the 9mm. No lead breakage like with the 5 ad I just love the thicker line.

Cumplen perfectamente con lo esperado!

As expected

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