Do have to use pental lead only or can you use another brand? If you have to only use their brand is it hard to find and is inexpensive? Thanks guys
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I'm not sure about other brands, it has to do more with diameter and hardness. I've never had an issue getting pantel lead and it's inexpensive. Any office store as well as Amazon should have it.
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Yes all of mine have came with lead inside them. I've also bought refills here on amazon for the leads and erasers. I have not had to replace or add any to my pencils yet but did not want to wait till I ran out before I ordered. I love mine, very comfortable in the hand and balanced well for drawing.
310605
It does not state what brand or type of lead it comes with, however I do not thing its anything special then the ordinary.
1722804
I've used lead core and it handled it just fine. Anything else is i.e. mono, braid, other should be fine.
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hi im sure all leading brand dies are compatable with with each other i own sizzix big shot and you can use all brands of dies with it i read this on spellbinders site How do I use Steel Rule Dies with my Spellbinders Wizard Machine? (includes Sizzix Originals, Zip'e Slims, Compact Dies by Cross-Cuts, Thick Cuts by Ellison Design, Sizzix Bigz) Start with W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate, place the paper to be cut on top, place the steel rule die blade down on top of the paper. Feed into the Spellbinders Wizard machine. hope this helps
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You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory. You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come... » Read More You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory. « Show Less
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I believe the lead that comes with this mechanical pencil is graded HB. So it's pretty much middle of the road in terms of darkness/hardness. I suspect it would work just fine. Personally, I prefer softer darker lead. I generally use 4B lead which leaves a noticeably darker line but also breaks easier. I would think the darker the line, the easier (faster?) it would be to fill in the little ovals on a scantron test. So it's a matter of preference I suppose.
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I have not purchased this brand yet, I'm about to. But, I have used the same/similar before. I see a lot of you commenting that the numbers wear off. If you have a standard dose that you use, you can mark where it is with a sharpie before it disappears. That lasts long after the other wears off. Just a suggestion.
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It does not come with any lead. I started off using lead from a pencil I split but then I when to a hobby craft store and purchased some 1.5 mm lead that works great.
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I use mine with both pencil and cheap government issue ball point pens. For pencil, I use a mechanical pencil with softer lead then normal, costs the same just have to get it from a office supply store. Pen, I use cheap ball points and every now and then I a spot the pens don't write on but rare. If you try to write in the rain, cheap ball points don't work.
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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.
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lead holder vs mechanical pencil... I use both on a daily basis. as for the difference. I will start with the obvious, the lead holder uses a 2mm lead instead of the .5mm,.7mm, or .9mm lead that the mechanical pencil offers. you can also get the 2mm lead in a variety of colors and hardness's depending on your needs. i mostly use my lead holders for shading purposes in my drawings but i have done some complete drawings with them. as for the $1 variety of mechanical pencils always remember that you get what you pay for. if you plan on doing a lot of drawing spend the extra money and get a quality mechanical pencil, i promise you wont be disappointed.
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The .5mm is designed to work with the appropriate size of the orifice to which the lead fed, hence any other size will not work. I wasn't aware that there was a .3 mm lead available. I've used .5, .7 and .9 mm.
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The lead lasts a long time. These Paper Mate Sharpwriters are disposable. I do not refill.
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The pantograph comes with 3 leads, each 1 1/4 inches long. I would prefer a softer lead, but you can check with duall.com, which is an on line Art and Drafting supply store, maybe they can help you in this area. With too hard of a lead the pantograph can get tricky to use. Hope this helps you.
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I wondered the same thing but lead isn't mentioned anywhere on the packaging or the item. I think you would have to contact the manufacturer to get an answer to this question.
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I just sharpen mine with an Xacto knife to maximize the lead. Works great ^^ But an answer to your question, you can use any sharpener although I recommend not using an electric one because they tend to "Eat" up the pencils.