Pica Dry Marker Pencil

It’s quite good. Sharpener is loose around the lead so it’s easy to snap the end off when sharpening. Takes a bit of getting used to and can’t sharpen to an exact point without it breaking. Holster is handy.

Handy PencilNice kit.Fits in hand well and convenient clipped to pouch or belt.Leads are thick so they don’t snap off, unless dropped.Pencil sharpener sharpens to a sharp point easily. Leaves a sharp accurate line.Feels robust enough to survive Construction sites.Shame it doesn’t come with spare leads, only one in it. So make sure you order extra.

Pica - say no moreThis second gen pencil is fantastic. The clip on the quiver is nice and strong and holds it on your toolbelt really well, perfect single handed operation.The in-built sharpener does an excellent job of getting to a very sharp tip and the pencil operation is really smooth.Buy the extra lead pack when buying this pencil and you'll be sorted for ages.Very highly recommended

Best pencil ever!

I can't believe how perfect this pencil is. It has a REAL clasp that doesn't fall out of my shop apron. And the lead is heavy, with a point that is open and accessible... it is just right for marking and measuring. Now there is no more fooling around with the lead in a mechanical pencil that is not far enough exposed to make a mark, or a wood pencil that has only a small point for marking. This pencil's point is there when you need it. And it is easy to keep in my pocket and that means it's hard to lose it! Hats off to whoever invented this... it is a terrific product for woodworkers!

Brilliant

This is one of those products you didnt know you needed until you used it. How many times have you put your woodworking pencil down only to forget where you left it, then when you find it you need to sharpen it? This mechanical pencil is brilliant, the case clips into your pocket and you just pull the pencil out when you need it, if it goes blunt, use the built in sharpener in the case.

Great product! Extremely handy!

I love this product. It has a holder (with a built in sharpener) that clips onto my pocket. I'm notoriously bad for setting things down and then not being able to find them a minute later. With this, the pencil goes right back in the holder - and the holder keeps you from poking yourself in the chest with a sharp pencil every time you put it back in your pocket. Because the sharpener is right there, I don't procrastinate about sharpening it. One of my favorite little shop aids.

Ideal solution to age old issue

With its slim lead graphite it is great for marking and so easy to re-sharpen. So ideal when using the multitude of marking jogs now available which have small holes for accuracy. I used to use my old technical drawing pencil until I lost it. Cant lose this in green. Wish I had one years ago though the replacement leads and colours arent cheap.

One of the best tool purchases in recent years

Where has this been most of my life? Very easy to use and sharpen. Long thin point allows you to get close to rules or guides and be precise about your marking. Stout lead is kept mostly inside so it is not leveraged and broken. Large cap stays in pocket while you use pencil. This is the only pencil I go for.Bonus the extra lead set comes with red and yellow to mark where the standard lead might not show as well.

Pica pencil must have tool.

There are few things that every trades person or diyer should own, but this is one of them, it is what you need, where you need it (convenient belt attached holder) every time, good quality lead, clear markings, deep narrow holes no problem. Make your life easier stop the pencil hunt and buy a pica.

Wondering how I ever managed without

I don't want to have to carry a pencil sharpener around (or just keep losing them) so was using a regular mechanical pencil. Gets annoying when the thin lead keeps snapping. I was sceptical buying this thinking its just an expensive pencil but the thicker, harder lead means it doesn't snap. You can sharpen the lead (with the built in sharpener) to a really fine point so still get the accuracy of a mechanical pencil. The holder makes it harder to lose. and it stays put. Only change I would like to see is the addition of a rubber.