Pentel Mechanical Pencil Orenz 0.2mm, Black Body (XPP502-A)

TL;DR: The .2 Orenz is the best pencil for this size lead, but it is still outclassed by the .3 Graphgear 1000 if you like versatile detailing pencils! As a comic artist who works on paper, I value thin pencils VERY highly. I'm happy to say this .2 little pencil is a lot stronger than you'd think. If you know how to use thin lead pencils, you won't have many problems with breaking lead. It also comes with a small wire in the eraser for unjamming the tip! HOWEVER-- The Pentel Orenz .2 pencil has the unfortunate fate that I daily drive a .3 from Pentel's GraphGear 1000 series of pencils. The size difference in lead isn't THAT noticeable between a .2 and .3, in my opinion, so they're in direct competition for me. The lead support system in this Orenz .2 pencil is a metal barrel that slides back into the pencil as you draw. .3 pencils used to be made this way too, and I HATE it. This mechanism doesn't just break lead, it SPLINTERS IT. And splintered lead is what causes jamming. It's painfully easy to bump the metal protector barrel with your paper or your sleeve and not notice the lead has been exposed-- and then it snaps. In comparison, GraphGear 500 and 1000 series pencils have a stationary barrel to support the lead at the tip. The 1000 series even has spring loaded retraction like a pen, to protect the pencil tip and lead when not in use. (500 series can't be retracted, but they are heccin strong tips anyways) Why is a stationary barrel better? Because this allows you to tilt the pencil and create an ultra thin point on your lead. This alone will allow a well made .3 pencil to out-tiny a .2 with a sliding barrel. The .2 Orenz is definitely not a good sketching pencil, it is a detailing pencil! You won't be making any fluid motions with it without gouging your paper on sharp lead, or just breaking the lead. Get this .2 pencil if you want a specialized detailing pencil! If you want something more versatile, get a .3 GraphGear 500 or 1000!

I like to write notes in books that i am reading. and have used other brands in the past. I needed misplaced my other pencil and purchased this. I was concerned that the lead work break easily when writing, and i was wrong. It writes great, is the right size for me and it's comfortable to hold in my hand. I highly recommend it!

Pentel is a Japanse company and they are the one's who make this specialty mechanical pencil. As you can see in my pic it's all in Japanese. Just YouTube watch the 60 second video or just finish reading my review here. This is not your everyday mechanical pencil. That's not saying you couldn't use it as one, that's just me saying that this is a super specific mechanical pencil. Rarely will you find 0.2 mm lead refills in American stores. I haven't honestly been checking since I plan on buying it on Amazon like I do everything else but I trust the other reviewers input about it. I make Gunpla models for a hobby. I have honestly bought every special tool, markers, paints, etc. But when it all comes down to it all I need is a $20 plastic nipper, a tamiya hobby knife with #11 blades, and this Pentel Orenz 0.2mm mechanical pencil. I certainly recommend this to any Gunpla builder out there working on an HG and/or RG grade 1/144 kit. Reason being is that Gundam Panel markers and Tamiya Accent panel lining inks are way too messy for a 1/144 model. The Gundam markers are too thick for the panel lines and a nightmare to clean up and the Tamiya Accent panel lining inks are actually terrible for your kit if you don't clear coat it first before you apply it. It will eat up your parts. (especially the white pieces they are most susceptible) Now that my rant it over the 0.2mm size is perfect for 1/144 and it's super easy to use a hi polymer eraser to clean up the piece if you start to smudge the lead on accident. However, the lead smudging is very minimal with this pencil since the lead shouldn't protrude much or if at all past the barrel. When I got this all I did was clicked it a few times until I saw the lead finally start to come out (maybe 5 clicks) and then all you need to do is use the lead until that lead protection barrel is sucked all the way back in like a phallus and sack on a cold day! That's it! I love it and I'm sure you will to.

It writes very smoothly...however, the one I received had an issue with the retractable lead-protection barrel. When I received the pencil, the protection barrel was already sticking out, and was "loose" - meaning that it was effortlessly sliding back into the main barrel and out again when I moved the package. Upon opening it, I had momentary trouble with it, as it was still loose, but then all of a sudden, for no reason, it started working just fine. Then, the lead caught on the paper I was writing on three times, and partially tore through the paper on one of the three times. That was really disappointing. Those issue aside, this pencil is a nice, fine line, and for those of you who love to write super-small in the margins of a notebook (like I do), this pencil is SO much better for that than even a 0.5 lead pencil! (I would have given it five stars if not for the issues I stated above.) Again, it writes very smoothly, and aside from the two glitches I mentioned above, I would recommend this pencil to anyone who loves writing/drawing with fine lines. The curved edges on the end of the retractable lead-protective barrel make this a super-smooth, enjoyable experience!

The best pencil for college! I only get one side of a note card for some exams so I needed to write small and this helps me do exactly that! They have a slight tendency to get clogged up but its an easy fix. This was the best purchase I've made so far during my college career!

C'est dommage qu'Amazon n'ait pas prévu un bouton "Produit livré" ou quelque chose du genre. Le porte-mine que j'ai commandé a été livré il y a belle Lurette, mais la liste des commandes indique que je le recevrai d'ici le 14 février!!! Sinon, c'est un très beau produit et j'adore le système ORENZ de Pentel, qui protège la mine. Super!

Okay, I'm officially hooked on this pencil! I've been trying out nicer mechanical pencils lately, and this 0.2mm one is hands-down my favorite. Seriously. As someone with naturally tiny handwriting, I've always struggled to get it looking neat and precise with thicker leads. This little guy? Total game-changer. My writing instantly looks cleaner and way more controlled. Big bonus: Comfort. My hands often ache when I write, but holding this pencil normally? Hardly any pain. It's been a real relief. Now, the catch – and it's a noticeable one: That super-fine 0.2mm lead is FRAGILE. Like, breaks surprisingly easily if you're not super gentle or even sometimes when you just write normally. Honestly, that's the main reason it jams up inside. The good news? It comes with that little clean-out rod, and fixing a jam is actually really quick and simple. No major drama there, just a minor hassle. Despite the lead needing a light touch, I'm totally sold. The level of precision you get is just unmatched. If you write small, sketch intricate details, or need pinpoint accuracy, this pencil is absolutely fantastic. Plus, for what it does? I feel like I got great value for the money.

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Article de très bonne qualité,bonne tenue en main,envoi assez rapide malgré la distance avec le Japon.Possibilité de dessiner avec le porte mine penché grâce à l'arrondi de la pointe métal,article à recommander à tous les soucieux du détail.Un grand merci au vendeur pour l'envoi et le petit cadeau dans le colis!