Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Red 1.3mm Lead Refill (No. 13RR)

Writes really well, but the black lead tends to smear and can be difficult to erase with normal erasers. The eraser on back of pencil seems to work just fine though. The red lead refills don't smear, but they also don't erase. Comfortable to write with for long periods. Super durable and simple design that just works really well. Would be nice if there was a lead pointer available that works with this size lead. Overall, well worth the extra cost over regular lead pencils.Be careful about going through airport security or security at government buildings. When my backpack went through a scanner, I had some of these pencils inside, and they looked like loose ammunition on the scanner. The security guards who pulled me aside were initially rather freaked out, but they thought these pencils were pretty cool after they figured out that they were what set off the scanner

This Rite In The Rain pencil in much nicer then the older models. I like that it has weight to it and feels good in the hand. It writes very well and the lead deploys and retracts easily without any hiccups. I tend to press down hard when writing and always snap thinner lead pencils. This 1.3mm lead is great and after just a few pages of writing can tell it's going to be one of my favorite pencils. I did not rate the durability do to just receiving it but I have no doubt it will last a long time. I gave the value 4 stars because for a pencil at this price it would have been nice to receive extra lead and a couple erasers. It will be another 14 dollars for lead and erasers but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. My original Rite In The Rain pencil is now three years old and still going strong but it just feels to light and small in diameter in my large hands. I like the metal pinch area and just that little large diameter makes a big difference when writing for long periods of time. Is it worth it, I think so and I would definitely purchase another one. The eraser works very well and the lead is super strong. I read a few reviews on people breaking these pencil's so I applied pressure to the plastic part with my thumb and it was plenty strong and I am a welder with large strong hands. Maybe don't sit on it or purposely try snapping it to test it's strength. Well worth the money if you use it for what it was fabricated for. You can't go wrong with any Write In The Rain product but then again that is just my opinion after using there products for years. Heavy handed approved.

Great pencil. writes nice and dark, lead doesn't easily break, and is easy to hold and use. Well designed.

I have been a fan of high quality mechanical pencils since my drafting classes in high-school and college. I am also an avid sketcher so many of my pencils have served a dual purpose. I have various pentels (.5, .7 and .9) but the pencil that sits on my desk most days is a Alvin Draft-matic. I was looking for a new pencil for sketching - hoping for either blue or red lead for easier inking. I came across the rite on rain line and was going to purchase through their website but they wanted to charge almost $20 for shipping. I decided to check amazon and was happy to find they were available with prime here. I ordered the orange body (closest to red) and the red leads.This pencil is more of a lead holder than a traditional mechanical pencil, as it is designed to hold only one piece of lead in the tube at a time. It is also 1.3mm, so much closer to what you get with a traditional lead holder. The body of the pencil is plastic - a little larger in diameter than the cheap octagonal pencils sold at big box stores but of a similar material. The cap is knurled metal with a plastic eraser holder (eraser refills can be purchased separately). A black metal spring clip rests in a tubular notch above the octagonal body. The grip is oversized knurled metal, but a much finder knurl than what I have on my Alvin Draft-Matic, and is about twice the diameter. The tip is also metal.The lead advance action is smooth, with no harsh clicking and advances the lead about 2mm per click. the oversized knurl adds some heft to the pencil weighing in at 27g/.95oz vs my Alvin at 17g/.56oz. Since the weight is focused on the knurl i doubt it will lead to any additional writing fatigue.

Seriously this pencil is like over-engineered for military purposes. It is HEV-EE. Have used a lot of mechanical and drafting pencils in my time as a land surveyor and in drafting work and this thing has some heft. But the action is smooth as can be. Haven't had the opportunity to utilize the eraser but it seems to fit tightly into the pencil so no falling out under normal conditions. A bit speedy but quality writing instruments aren't cheap. Only knock, as some others have said, for the price and extra eraser and a few leads would be nice.

I have written miles with this thing. Put together like a Swiss watch. I use this pencil more than every other writing instrument I own, and I take A TON of notes daily. Lives right next to my MacBook on a very nice notepad, literally changed my life for the better.

Wow! These mech pencils are great.i was expecting a cut above but these things are heavy and tough…these make John Wick’s killing three people with a pencil believable. Just got them in today but I’m looking forward to taking them “down range” to see how well they hold up.

Love these pencils. Use one every day at work as an electrician