Pentel Graphlet Metal Mechanical Pencil

Pentel Graphlet Metal Mechanical Pencil

The Pentel Graphlet Metal Mechanical Pencil is a classic, precision-engineered drafting instrument crafted in Japan for architects, engineers, graphic designers, and discerning writers. Featuring a slender hexagonal body and a finely grooved metal grip section, the Graphlet provides balanced fingertip control and effortless stability during intricate drafting and extended writing sessions. Available across a full range of tip diameters—from ultra-fine 0.3mm to bold 0.9mm—it delivers dependable line consistency for any drafting or sketching discipline.

Key Features

• Precision 4mm Fixed Guide Sleeve: Long, rigid stainless steel drafting sleeve ensures an unobstructed view of the paper and guides cleanly against straightedges and stencils.
• Ridged Metal Grip Section: Finely machined metal grooves provide tactile grip control without slipping or inducing hand strain during prolonged drawing.
• Slim Hexagonal Resin Barrel: Professional hexagonal profile prevents the pencil from rolling off inclined drafting boards and desktop surfaces.
• Adjustable Lead Hardness Indicator: Built-in rotating indicator ring in the push button allows immediate tracking of your current graphite grade (4H to B).
• Color-Coded Lead Diameter Accents: Standard ISO color-coded rings on the barrel and push button enable quick size recognition in your pencil case.

Specifications

• Brand: Pentel
• Model: Graphlet Mechanical Pencil (PG500 Series)
• Available Diameters: 0.3mm (Brown), 0.4mm (Green), 0.5mm (Black), 0.7mm (Blue), 0.9mm (Yellow)
• Guide Sleeve: 4mm fixed drafting pipe
• Dimensions: 9mm grip diameter x 145mm length
• Weight: 10g
• Materials: Aluminum and brass grip; ABS resin body; steel pocket clip
• Country of Origin: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

• What drafting applications is the Pentel Graphlet best suited for? The 4mm fixed guide pipe makes the Graphlet ideal for technical drawing, architectural blueprints, mathematics, and ruling with metal rulers and circle templates.
• How do I change the lead grade indicator? Loosen the metal grip slightly by rotating it, adjust the degree ring on the barrel until your lead hardness is visible in the window, and tighten the grip back into place.
• Does the pencil come with an eraser? Yes, a replaceable Pentel Z2-1N drafting eraser is concealed beneath the removable metal knock cap.
• What lead refills work with this pencil? The pencil accepts all standard mechanical pencil leads matching your selected diameter (0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm, or 0.9mm), with Pentel Ain Stein leads recommended.
• Is the 4mm drafting sleeve retractable? No, the Graphlet features a rigid, fixed 4mm stainless steel sleeve engineered specifically to deliver zero tip play and optimal precision.