I love this pencil BUT how does one keep the clip from flipping off? I now have several pencils sans clip. Anyone have a solution on this? The fact that the barrel separates pretty easily is also a problem but I have seen suggestions for that.
682286
The first thing I do is pull the clip off as it is really uncomfortable in my hand. The only solution I could think of is glue or epoxy if you're desperate. The barrel separates easily which can be a problem but I've never figured out what to do about it. I just deal.
713228
Use a .5 mm mechanical pencil. It is helpful to hold the pencil perpendicular to your work. (I. e. vertically in most cases.) This will go a long way to prevent lead breakage. It is also supposed to be possible to use a normal wooden pencil if it is sharp enough. I haven't tried that.
1550991
Hi Mark. I just tried it and the pencil slopped right through. Maybe a smaller size clip would work?
1001886
LOVE this knife. Just recently though, I was mountain biking and had it dual clipped on my camelbak... the carabiner + clip were secured. After the ride, the clip appeared to have chipped right off. :/ Haven't been carrying it because of this because the belt clip means the world to me + the only way to lock this knife in your pocket is to open the carabiner. Kind of fatal for me til I rig a way to make a new clip. I have had trouble with clips in the past too, though. Other than that, this has been my favorite knife over a SOG and Smith n Wesson!
736295
I use this stylo to slide or click on words or photos but I never draw with. I believe you have to look for another kind of pencil. Hope this helps!
1689839
This pencil is not self feeding, you advance the lead by pressing down on the eraser holder. I like the smooth grip on the pencil and the size of the lead. It is a winner in my book. I am a teacher so I use it a lot.
661598
The only time I ever seem to have a problem is when its fully loaded. I just put about 15 darts in them so it won't jam. I also may have had a slightly damaged dart I would put right back in the mag when it was fully loaded and would jam the first shot. Its usually easy to unjam them by pulling the dart out the top from the slide that opens. That's what its there for. Sometimes I just push it the rest of the way in the barrel and let it fall out the front. Fun gun. They all have little flaws. -Colby :)
1108478
You asked two questions, so let me take them in order:I have never noticed the lead breaking differently as it is used up. By way of disclosure, I replace the HB #2 leads with softer darker leads just because I like soft leads better and not because there is anything wrong with the leads these pencils come with.The grip holds up well and is very comfortable to write with. These are the best pencils I have used at any price and is my note taking writing instrument of choice.
456611
I like the top entry for colored pencils. It puts less stress on the inner wax layer and lessons the likelihood of breakage. For regular graphite pencils - it probably wouldn't make any difference.
644406
I gave up on Tigonderoga's pencils long ago when i discovered that they would never sharpen evenly due to the leads within not being placed directly in the center. It has been a very long time since purchasing them. Perhaps they have improved. Mirado, however, never lets me down. I am not familiar with the Palomino. Best to you in your purchasing decisions!
1220759
Initially I found it very painful because it turns out I grip pencils very tightly, far more than I realized. The raised bumps on this caused pain after writing for a while. My solution was essentially the same as what DrChi stated, I took the rubber sleeve off an old Bic pencil (maybe another brand, the junky ones with the translucent rubber grips that slide off) and put it over the raised bumps, and its been absolutely incredible. Used it for maybe 4 years now and its extremely comfortable for very long use now that it has the grip.
1566172
I actually bought this mp to add to my mechanical pencil collection. I now have about eight mps, all different. Therefore, I could not provide any info regarding its durability. I can say that this is a beautiful, finely crafted instrument. It may be the best in terms of appearance. I really don't think you would go wrong if you selected this one. Best of luck!!
2092139
Just seems to me the erasers should be available where ever they sell the Uni Kuru Toga Roulette models. I haven't looked yet or tried to find them but the specs used to make the pencil, I would suspect to be the same. Now I am wondering also. Very annoying not to be able to replace your eraser when it wears down. VERY !!
195469
I also have this problem with the soldering iron pencil, the plastic of the thread that holds and covers the tip and resistance was heated and expanded, now the thread does not fit well and be seen. My solution was to put aluminum foil around to get them to hold, I think it's a problem of material and workmanship, for the rest I have no problem.
608569
Twist the bottom of the pen counter-clockwise holding the top part still in your hand until it fully retracts Or twist the top which is my favorite, counter clockwise holding bottom still to have pen retract, the opposite to have the ink cartridge to come out. No more marks on your shirt or anywhere else. I also use Fischer Space pen insert BOLD type, writes like a dream!! Have a great one!
624659
I lay the board down when drawing on it, then lift it into place when finished. I have never had an issue with it running, but I can see where if you kept mashing the tip all the way while using it that would happen. Ideally you push down once or twice to load the tip then write or draw, pushing again only as needed. It takes a minute to get the technique down, but it is quick and easy and the end result looks great! I even let the students use them without any problems.
2260407
Stand the pencil upright on a hard surface. Push down firmly so that the eraser goes into the barrel of the pencil a bit (you will feel and hear a "clunk"). Remove any old lead by pulling it up and out of the point. With the pencil still resting on its eraser and applying some downward pressure, feed the new lead down into the pencil. All done! :) I just LOVE these pencils, don't you?