Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
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Brand | STAEDTLER |
Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 1.9 x 8.9 inches |
Item model number | STD780BK |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Blue |
Closure | Retractable |
Grip Type | thumb grip |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | HB |
Material Type | Metal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Bold |
Line Size | 2.0 |
Ink Color | Blue |
Tip Type | metal |
Manufacturer Part Number | STD780BK |
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Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm. 780BK
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Brand | STAEDTLER |
Writing Instrument Form | Graphite Pencil |
Color | Blue |
Ink Color | Blue |
Age Range (Description) | Kid, Teen, Adult |
About this item
- Technical mechanical pencil, 2mm #2 lead.
- For writing, sketching, drawing
- Metal clip, push button advance
- Integrated lead pointer in push button
- Made in Germany
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About Staedtler
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Creativity makes people a little happier. And more relaxed. With its products, Staedtler is not only a companion for people of all ages who want to bring their own creative ideas to life, but also a life-long source of inspiration. With a broad spectrum of high-quality, innovative, German-made creative products, Staedtler fosters the development of individual personalities – and has done for more than 180 years.
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ASIN | B000YQEFGU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,919 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #161 in Mechanical Pencils |
Date First Available | June 21, 2007 |
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Stealer Mars Technical Lead Holder - Blue Barrel - 1/Pack
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Customers like the weight, quality, performance, versatility, and comfort of the mechanical pencil. For example, they mention it's one of the best pencils they've ever used, works well, and gets the job done. That said, they say it'll produce great drawings and is great for drafting and sketching. As for the grip, they appreciate that it has a metal grip that's very comfortable to hold.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the mechanical pencil. They mention it's one of the best mechanical pencils they've ever used, very solid, and dependable. The pencil has a very fine lead, and is a great alternative to regular pencils for drawing.
"...This is a fine lead holder, and I cannot find anything negative to say about it." Read more
"This is a great entry-level lead holder. It's affordable just like mechanical pencils, but a lot more durable...." Read more
"...5. All Staedtler products are of great quality and their products design are fantastic!...." Read more
"...The pen body is plastic, but strikes a good balance. Great product!!!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the pencil. They mention that it's durable, dependable, and stable. The lead doesn't break so easily, and it lasts a long time. The pencil is mechanical yet also a real pencil due to the thickness of the lead. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...3. The thick lead makes it very durable. It hardly ever snaps on me.4...." Read more
"...It feels sturdy, and I'm not tempted to chew on it at all...." Read more
"...It's affordable just like mechanical pencils, but a lot more durable...." Read more
"I really like these pencils. They're easy to hold and the lead doesn't break so easily as those with the .05 or .07 lead." Read more
Customers like the value of the writing instrument. They mention that it's worth the money, it'll last a long time, and the refills are cheaper than buying a new standard pencil. That said, some complain that the product isn't as versatile as they'd like.
"...10. Refills are cheaper than buying a new standard pencil.Cons:1...." Read more
"...Overall, this lead holder is a great value at its price, but if you're planning to use it "professionally" it might be a good idea to invest..." Read more
"It's no secret that comic artists love this pencil. It's highly available, inexpensive, and incredibly versatile...." Read more
"Great price, great lead holder...BUT......." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the pencil. For example, they mention it's perfect for drawing, drafting, and sketching. Some say it has a really good design, mechanics, and quality. That said, they say it'll produce great results in your sketching and is perfect for any artist or drafter.
"...of the 0.3-0.7 mm lengths tend to keep a sharp point and are great for drawing without stopping every minute to sharpen the point...." Read more
"...For many reasons: 1. Less trees used (always a plus!) 2. same great results in my sketching (as with the wooden pencils). 3...." Read more
"...fact that the tip can be sharpened with the cap also makes it perfect for illustration...." Read more
"...It's highly available, inexpensive, and incredibly versatile...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mechanical pencil. They mention that it works well, holds leads securely, and works smoothly. They say it's a well-functioning pencil that gets the job done. The sharpener in the cap works well to put a fine point on the lead when needed, and it has a great grip. Customers also mention that the pencil works great for woodworking, and that it gets the work done.
"...It works very well and has little templates to get your lead to a very long sharp point or wide sharp point...." Read more
"...stand up to lots of everyday wear and tear, and most importantly, get the job done...." Read more
"Sturdy and reliable in a wood working environment. The sharpener in the cap works well to put a fine point on the lead when needed...." Read more
"...this one and some soft leads for doing sketchwork on vellum, and it works great." Read more
Customers like the sharpening of the pencil. They say the built-in sharpener is nice, and the cap has a sharpeners. They also appreciate the thick core that's easily sharpened. Customers also mention that the tip can be sharpened with the cap, which comes in handy while traveling.
"...The small widths of the 0.3-0.7 mm lengths tend to keep a sharp point and are great for drawing without stopping every minute to sharpen the point...." Read more
"...The built in sharpener is nice if I need it. Would definitely recommend for any application. The pen body is plastic, but strikes a good balance...." Read more
"...I love that they include a sharpener on the cap, which comes in handy while traveling, although I would recommend getting the rotary lead sharpener..." Read more
"...to switch out the lead twice and the fact that the tip can be sharpened with the cap also makes it perfect for illustration...." Read more
Customers find the comfort of the writing instrument to be nice, sturdy, and balanced. They say the metal grip is very comfortable to hold, and the pencil is amazing for drawing. The plastic of the barrel is smooth, and it holds leads securely.
"...2. Very light-weight and comfortable design.3. The thick lead makes it very durable. It hardly ever snaps on me.4...." Read more
"Amazing pencil for drawing feels comfortable. Does not cause impressions so easy to erase." Read more
"...It feels nice in the hand and using a hard lead helps with marking with a metal straight edge, reducing the need for constant sharpening...." Read more
"...There are a lot of different leads available ranging from very soft to very hard and even colored (great for adult coloring books!)...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the pencil. They mention that it fits well in their hand, is perfectly weighted, and is great for traveling.
"...1. Staedtler leads are one of the best products.2. Very light-weight and comfortable design.3...." Read more
"...I really love the way this feels, the weight is there, but not too much. It feels sturdy, and I'm not tempted to chew on it at all...." Read more
"...3. Portability (great for traveling, no sharpener? no problem! ) 4. Love the feel and weight of the mechanical pencil in my hand. 5...." Read more
"...1. It is well made with all metal construction and has a strong hold; not light and easily broken like regular cheap bulk mechanical pencils.2...." Read more
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Staedtler has taken the best of both and fused them into this Lead holder. At 2.0 mm the leads are very sturdy and can take a greater measure of pressure. For all intents and purposes this lead holder is very similar to mechanical pencils. Although they are the tools I use most often they are not without their drawbacks as well. Here is a summary of the pros and cons IMO:
Pros:
1. Staedtler leads are one of the best products.
2. Very light-weight and comfortable design.
3. The thick lead makes it very durable. It hardly ever snaps on me.
4. A variety of hardness degrees are available (EB, 6B-B, HB, F, H-9H).
5. There is a lead pointer located at the end of each pencil. Therefore you don't have to buy one separately. However, Staedtler does make Staedtler Mars Rotary Action Lead Pointer and Tub for 2mm Leads, 502BKA6 , which works very well.
6. The individual leads are labeled with the various degrees.
7. You don't have to worry about unevenly centered lead cores, which can happen with the standard pencil. Resulting in breakage and waste.
8. The lead keeps a point longer than a standard pencil. You can create both a sharp point and dull point as needed with the above sharpener.
9. Since you are only sharpening the lead, you can save yourself time and money. Whenever you sharpen a standard pencil, you eat away a lot of the wood casing along with the lead.
10. Refills are cheaper than buying a new standard pencil.
Cons:
1. Unless you want to switch out the lead each time you need a different degree, you need to buy a lead holder for each degree you need. (Tip: The staedtler graphite/lead is what I love. There are a variety of 2.0 mm lead holders available.)
2. There is a lead pointer located at the end of each pencil. It does pull off to sharpen the lead but it is very small and difficult to maneuver. There is only one type of point to sharpen your lead to. (Sharp point)
3. After sharpening your lead, the shavings have to go somewhere. If you don't remember to dump the end, you will certainly end up with a mess somewhere.
4. Although the individual leads are labeled with the various degrees, the lead holder itself has no mechanism to let you know which degree of lead you are using. However, Staedtler does provide inter-changeable color-coded pencil ends to mark which lead is in each holder. However, this is only provided with the purchase of 12 count refill leads. (I use tape to identify the different leads. I also bought Paper Mate Foohy Gooshy Grips (73740) , which adds comfort to my grip and the color coding helps me to visually see the pencil degree I need.
5. No built in eraser. Not always used, but still nice to have.
6. Push button advance is a bit of an exaggeration. You push the button and it releases the lead. Not controlled advancements that you would find with a traditional mechanical pencil.
I still think that the pros far outweigh the cons. Either which way, I still love the Staedtler graphite and think it is one of the best products for sketching and drawing.
I really like this lead holder. You can buy a variety of leads for it, all 2mm, but with different hardness or colors. The holder is easy to grip, with a crosshatched metal part where you grip the instrument. It only holds one lead at a time, but it is long and would be like saying you only use one pencil at a time. I really love the way this feels, the weight is there, but not too much. It feels sturdy, and I'm not tempted to chew on it at all. That's a good thing :-) If you are happy using regular wood pencils, this may be superfluous, but if you like using holders and having back-up lead instead of backup pencils, this could be just your thing. I am considering getting another one in a different color, to mark that it has colored lead in it.
I really enjoy being able to retract the lead entirely when not using this, so there is no worry about lead breakage. This is a fine lead holder, and I cannot find anything negative to say about it.
The lead holder came with a single piece of 2H lead - this is really important if you're trying to draw with it - because 2H is hard enough to break if you pressure it to much. The provided 2H lead gives really light lines and should be used for fine drawing. It's easy to erase though. If you want to use this for drawing, definitely get a box of 2B or darker lead with it (which I luckily did). Just beware that since this is a budget lead holder, any pieces of lead you purchase will probably cost more.
There's a lead sharpener at the "eraser" end of the pencil - which is really convenient. (There is no eraser.) However, the sharpener isn't as easy to use as you would expect. The hole is quite deep, so if you're used to drawing with a short lead tip, remember to get it out before trying to sharpen it. Also, unlike dedicated lead sharpeners out there, the sharpener on this pencil does not have a place to store the lead residue, nor a second hole to let them out. This means you'll have to frequently remove the lead powder manually by tapping it backwards on some hard surface that you aren't concerned with getting lead spread everywhere.
Overall, this lead holder is a great value at its price, but if you're planning to use it "professionally" it might be a good idea to invest in a nicer sharpener and some good quality lead.