Nicpro Carpenter Pencil with Sharpener, Mechanical Pencils Set with 26 Refills, Deep Hole Marker for Construction, Heavy Duty Woodworking Pencils for Architect (Black, Red) - With Case

Awesome pencil sets. I had a competitors brand for about 2 days and it started losing parts. Cap fell off repeatedly and then of course vanished.I purchased two of these sets and within a week, both sets vanished. Gone gone gone. Looked everywhere and all I can assume is someone needed them more than me. Budget wise they were a little bit of a splurge, but after using them on wood, steel and even rocks , they work and work better than any marking tool I've ever used and I've been in the trades and have owned businesses for over 40 years. Hands down, if you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, Mason, bricklayer, drywaller, or just like pencils LOL I couldn't recommend these more. I absolutely HAVE TO purchase more of these sets. Next tine though, Ill guard em' with my life and if anyone tries to walk away with em'......the one and only thing that would put these over 5 stars if there was a holster clip for it. Even then , that's not a complaint.

Excellent mechanical pencils!As I prepared to load lead into the mechanical pencils, I found both of the pencils were preloaded...very nice! I changed out the red color pencil's standard graphite for a red graphite. Then the next step, test the writing quality. Both were as good as some of our office's engineering mech pencils.Took both to my woodshed later and made use of them immediately. VERY nice to be able to get the marker tip as close as possible to an outline. Example: A 1.5" diameter hole in 1" thick wood used as a template to make additional pieces for drilling. Pencil tip capable in getting as close to outline of template than any method I have used before. Follow directions as to extending graphite too far and breaking tip, Like any marker, think before applying pressure.As another nice bonus in the package, an extra mechanical pencil end cap w/sharpener. Just in case the user, me, drops and loses an end cap. Very thoughtful gesture from the manufacturer!

I've been using this Nicpro carpenter pencil set for a few weeks now and I’m seriously impressed. The pencils feel sturdy and well-made, and the 2.8mm leads glide smoothly even on rough surfaces. I love the variety of refills — graphite, red, and yellow — which are perfect for marking different materials. The case keeps everything organized, and the built-in sharpener is super handy (and actually works well). I do a lot of woodworking and this set makes layout and marking fast, accurate, and clean. If you’re a builder, DIYer, or just like quality tools, this set is a no-brainer.

They seem like good pencils for the price. Really like the idea of different color leads.Use the Pica pencils often and these are very similar.

I saw this pencil at a friend's, it's the best pencil, it doesn't break and it's very convenient, the only thing is that I can't find a mount to hang it on my clothes

This is a great tool for marking lumber snd sheetrock. I use it to mark sheetrock mudding boi boos so we can patch and it doesn’t bleed through the paint like a sharpie might. Refills last a long time.

As a full-time handyman, I’ve gone through tons of carpenter pencils — and this Nicpro set is hands down one of the best I’ve used.The mechanical pencils are solid, easy to grip (even with gloves), and don’t slip during marking. The lead is strong and leaves clean, visible lines on wood, drywall, and even concrete. I especially like the variety of refills — yellow for dark surfaces is a game changer.Plus, the included sharpener works great and keeps the tip precise for detailed work. Everything comes organized in a sturdy case which makes it easy to keep in my truck or tool bag.Highly recommend for any pro or DIYer who wants quality and reliability on the job.

White lead works well on textured surfaces, doesn’t mark well on smooth surfaces. Lead is good quality; doesn’t break when handling it.