BIC Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil, 0.7 mm, 2 Count

I've been purchasing Bic lead for quite a few years now, as well as their velocity mech pencils. When I came across this one, however, I was excited at the fact that the pencil casing is thicker, so it's easier to hold when my hands inevitably swell. The pencil is durable, has some heft in terms of it not being extremely lightweight, and feels great when holding it. I write a lot, so this is perfect for maximum comfort. I found the twist mechanism interesting. It works as intended, and it's strong in its stand to hold onto the eraser, giving a great hold if you need to erase a huge area, or a smaller one as it works great just the same. The new eraser is easy to snap in and keep going. I liked the side click mechanism a lot more than I originally thought I would. In the past, I would flip over my pencil and give it a few clicks on the surface of what I was writing on, dispensing the lead for use. I'm not 100% thrilled with it, but that's only a personal feel since I tend to turn my pencil around to write with a sharper end. It's not "break-resistant" lead, let's be serious. I've split a few as I'm writing, but it does have a durability unlike most lead and mechanical pencils. I found my new favorite after I came upon this beauty by pure accidental magic. If you're serious about your writing utensils and lead, and you wish for something comfortable, resilient, and built to last, this is your mechanical pencil and lead. Bic is the only brand I will buy from. Bic mechanical pencils, such as this, are worth the cost. I wouldn't go to another company unless they made it better and somehow cheaper.