Pilot Dr. Grip Limited 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil, Platinum Metallic Barrel, 36173

by Pilot

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AQOA0
• Item model number: 36173
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,520 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #27 in Office Products > Educational Supplies > Writing & Correction Supplies > Pencils > Mechanical Pencils
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 27, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Pilot Dr. Grip Limited Mechanical Pencil is so comfortable to use, it has received a commendation from the Arthritis Foundation for ease-of-use. Designed with a luxurious, platinum metallic painted barrel and ergonomic cushion grip to alleviate writing fatigue, this pencil uses strong 0.5 mm lead to resists breakage. Retractable and refillable with 0.5 mm lead, this pencil also features a replaceable eraser for added value. A matching ballpoint pen is also available (sold separately).

Product Description

An amazing mechanical pencil. with a luxurious painted metalic barrel and ergonomic cushion grip to alleviate writing fatigue. The pencil is so comfortable, it has a commendation from the Arthritis Foundation for Ease-of-use. Retractable and refillable with 0.5mm lead and eraser refills for added value. Available in Charcoal Gray, Ice Blue, Platinum & Champagne Mauve metal barrels, as well as a matching pen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pencil for mechanical and electronic sketches, November 3, 2009

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Philip Hobbs "Phil Hobbs" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot Dr. Grip Limited 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil, Platinum Metallic Barrel, 36173 (Office Product)

I love these things. They're easy on the hand, write clearly, and you don't have to shift your grip to get more lead! All you do is shake it once and press on. The best mechanical pencil I've ever used.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long term investment, April 8, 2010

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Angel "Sunshine Review" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilot Dr. Grip Limited 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil, Platinum Metallic Barrel, 36173 (Office Product)

This is definitely worth the price if you're looking at a long term investment. I've had my pencil for about 7 years already and it's still going strong. Although mine has some battle scars (7 years is a long time) the color has not faded or chipped off, and the mechanics work as well as it did when I first purchased it. For as much as I use it, this pencil has better endurance than any other pen or pencil I've tried. It's wide enough to rest comfortably between my fingers, and smooth enough for me to WANT to use it for hours at an end.


Trust me on this one. When it's time to replace mine, there's no doubt it'll be another one just like this (maybe I'll get the pink one next) :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, versatile and comfortable pencil, September 14, 2010

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DryPhi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilot Dr. Grip Limited 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil, Platinum Metallic Barrel, 36173 (Office Product)

This is an all around great pencil. I have used a Pentel P205, a Paper Mate ClearPoint, and various other mechanical pencils in my quest for "the one". I liked the ClearPoint, but it was plastic and fell cheap and broke easily. After several years of searching I came across this pencil and I am very happy with it.

I have somewhat large hands and so pencils that are a "regular" pencil size (like a standard No. 2 pencil) are too small for me. This pencil has a larger grip diameter, and I can use it for hours on end without getting cramps in my hand. The rubber grip piece is nice too, though in my opinion it could be a little thicker making the pencil easier to grip. But I don't really notice it so it's not a big deal.

When you shake this pencil there is a little thing inside which advances the lead a small amount. When I first got this pencil home I did not realize it was a "shake" pencil. I didn't like that the pencil rattled, and so I took it apart and removed the metal tube inside. I used it like that for two weeks and was happy with it. It wasn't until going on here to write a review that I realized the pencil is a "shake" pencil! I will try the shake functionality going forward but if you are accustomed to advancing the lead with a thumb-presser mechanism you will be happy with this pencil with or without the shaking advancement.

My one gripe with this pencil is I wish it was made out of aluminum. It appears aluminum - with a glossy, metallic paint finish - but upon first disassembly one realizes that the body is indeed plastic. Other than that the only gripe is the rubber grip as mentioned above. If they could make an aluminum version of this pencil with a slightly thicker rubber grip it would be the perfect pencil and would last for decades. But I guess what can you expect at this price range?

All-in-all a well-designed, comfortable to use, easy to write with, economical pencil. And I'd like to add that I bought mine from Target for less than half the Amazon price.