Uni Lead Holder Pencil, Holder, 2.0mm, No Sign (MH500NM)

This is a great example of a classic clutch Mech. And anybody that knows anything about Mechs also knows that this design ‘is’ and always will be the best (Go To) form when you need to mix comfort, grip, and simplicity, in a streamlined pencil. Now I have read a couple reviews on this mech that feels it fell short of what they were expecting. First off, this mech only falls short if you were expecting it to actually draw for you. Or was you expecting it to cook you a dinner? Listen, this is a fine pencil. If you have issues with it, then you really need to work on your own skills. I would definitely place this mech in par with the “Koh-I-Noor Rapid-O-Matic” line of Mechs, and would make a great partner piece for that set. The “Uni” Mitsubishi brand pencils have always been a champion in the ring. This 2.0 Uni feels great in the hand. It has a very nice metal grip. Yes, the body is plastic, but this isn’t a cheap plastic here. This is a nice plastic that will last for decades. The clip feels firm/sturdy for those that care about that, though I feel that’s a futile point. The “metal” clutch feels very strong and I haven’t noticed any lead slipping while adding excessive vertical pressure. You would break the lead before the clutch grip would fail. Anybody adding that much pressure should really think about buying more B scale leads and dropping those H scales in a drawer some place. Now, you should always choose a pencil that best suits your needs and feels more comfortable in your hand. Everybody will have a personal preference when it comes to what feels better. But this mech is the all around best design in general. Plus it’s made by a premium brand name that I feel never fails me. And this pencil isn’t very expensive when you compare the prices on a lot of the best Mechs on the market. Most of the greatest mechanical pencils will run you 10 to 50 dollars. Some very good ones even being priced as low as 6 or 7 dollars. So would I suggest this pencil to other buyers? Definitely. Is there cheaper options that is as good? Yes, there is cheaper pencils that will work fine, but you need to make sure the cheaper mech you buy, isn’t one of the bad ones. This is where finding a brand that you can trust comes into play. And I know that (UNI Mitsubishi) pencils has been a trusted name for years. I hope this review helps you with finding the right mech for you personally, even if it isn’t this specific pencil here.

LOVE these uni clutches! The feel, grip, barrel design and weight, balance, as well as professional aesthetics, quality and smooth efficient writing make these a favorite of mine. I would REALLY like to see a clutch pencil for 1.3mm lead. 1.3 is a very nice size also, but I only find pencils that click as opposed to clutch style. Of course it would be more fragile, but I am certain it could be done. Anyway, Uni clutches are great! I have purchased several just for the selection. None of them have ever broken.

Quality lead holder for a great price. These lead holders have a plastic barrel with a knurled metal grip, that provides a comfortable writing experience.

Amazing drawing instrument. At first I wasn't so sure. It felt so light, like it was fragile. And the balance is weighted towards the tip, unlike a pencil that's balanced in the middle. And it doesn't have click advance. But then I started using it and I very quickly realized it's my new go to pencil. I've read reviews of my previous favorite lead holder and read complaints about the heavy weight, but I didn't get it until I tried the lightweight. I won't buy any other lead holder, this one is the best.

Very light, tight clutch, comfortable and reliable, it's a good idea to keep several of these stocked with your favourite hardness. Only drawback is the lack of a sharpener

Excellent Mechs for a fantastic price. I ordered both the universal and red versions, both quickly grew on me. That said, their graphite isn't the best - you'll want to swap it out for something nicer like a Steadtler refill. Speaking of Steadtler, these also fit perfectly into the Steadtler 502 manual pencil sharpener. Will likely add more of these to my collection!

Great quality item which I added to my set of tools.

Does not have a sharpener built in. The second you press the button on the back to advance the lead the entire piece falls forward. It’s just a holder not a mechanical pencil.

Excellent

Muy buena calidad de fabricación, grip cómodo, clip que no estorba mucho y además se puede quitar, puede usar minas ligeramente más grandes que las 2mm estándar. De todos mis portaminas, fue el único que pudo admitir una mina de 2.2mm. No cuenta con afilador en el botón superior, quizá ese es el único punto negativo para aquellos que prefieren tenerlo para emergencias o de uso común. Viene en diversas graduaciones que se diferencian entre sí por el color del botón, además de una versión para minas rojas. Muy recomendable!

it comes with 1 Uni branded HB-graphite already inside the pencil, it has a rough aluminum grip, with a hard red plastic body, 14cm/5.5 inches long. it feels wonderfully built overall. It's lightweight, and has a powerful spring inside that makes it feel like it will last a long time. I've been using it for a little while now for all my sketching and it's become a wonderful tool for me to use.

Great pencil, feels good in hand and i like that this universal has no markings for the lead. Keeps it simple and classy. Matches the uni sharpener as well as its my preferred 2mm sharpener =)

L'avevo vista in qualche video, me l'aspettavo meglio. Plastica leggera, forse troppo, buona l'impugnatura in metallo, ruvida ma non fastidiosa. Ho preso il modello universale, senza gradazioni stampate sul fusto. Il tappino nero non è provvisto di affila mina. Secondo me vale metà del prezzo, a 5-6 euro potrebbe essere un buon acquisto, per 13 si rimane delusi.