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Silver metal drafting pencil with knurled grip and retractable tip

Pentel of America, Ltd.

Pentel of America, Ltd. Graph Gear 1000 PG1015A 0.5mm drafting pen

SKU CH-3GHA-38TE3 MPN PG1015A

A 0.5 mm drafting pencil with a retractable 4 mm tip, metal grip and built-in hardness indicator, sold individually

  • TypePencils
  • FeaturesSold as 1 EA.
  • ColorGray
  • Selling UnitEach
  • Superior drafting precision with 4mm tip for rulers and templates
  • Dual-action retractor protects lead from breaking during transport
  • Metallic grip with latex-free pads cushions fingertips for comfort
  • Built-in lead hardness indicator identifies lead type at a glance
  • Refillable with Super Hi-Polymer HB lead and Z2-1 eraser

Superior Drafting Pencil 1000

The Pentel Graph Gear 1000 PG1015A is a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil built for professionals and writing enthusiasts. Its extended 4 mm tip allows precise work alongside rulers and templates. A metallic grip with soft latex-free pads cushions fingertips during long sessions. The pencil is sold individually and ships new.

Upgrade From Basic Mechanical Pencils

Standard mechanical pencils often lack a retractable tip and a lead-hardness indicator, which this model provides through a dual-action retractor and a built-in window. The jump is worth it when you need consistent line weight for technical drawing or scannable test sheets without lead breakage. Writers who only need occasional note-taking may find the feature set more than necessary.

Limits of 0.5 mm Lead Standard

The 0.5 mm lead diameter restricts line width to fine detail work and is not suited for broad shading or bold marking. Refills are limited to Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB lead and Z2-1 erasers, so users cannot swap in other grades or brands without compatibility risk. The fixed sleeve length also prevents use in tight template cutouts smaller than 4 mm.

Highlights

  • Superior drafting precision with 4mm tip for rulers and templates
  • Dual-action retractor protects lead from breaking during transport
  • Metallic grip with latex-free pads cushions fingertips for comfort
  • Built-in lead hardness indicator identifies lead type at a glance
  • Refillable with Super Hi-Polymer HB lead and Z2-1 eraser

Specifications

TypePencils
BrandPentel
ModelGraph Gear 1000
FeaturesSold as 1 EA.
ColorGray
Selling UnitEach
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size127 × 94 × 61 mm

Questions about this item

What lead diameter does the PG1015A accept?

The PG1015A is a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil and takes only 0.5 mm Pentel Super Hi-Polymer lead refills.

How do I extend or retract the 4 mm tip on this Graph Gear 1000?

Click the top button to advance the tip; press the pocket clip to engage the heavy spring and retract it back into the barrel.

Which eraser refill fits the Graph Gear 1000 PG1015A?

Use a Pentel Z2-1 refill eraser; it slides into the cap under the clip and replaces the factory-fitted unit.

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