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Pencils


Standard	Mechanical	Self-Advancing Mechanical

The classic tool for writing, drawing, and marking.

Standard—Made of premium wood, these pencils are durable and reliable from their first stroke to their last.

Mechanical—Advance lead with a click so you never need to sharpen them.

Self-Advancing Mechanical—The lead in these pencils automatically advances when it’s lifted from the paper. They look like standard No. 2 pencils.

	Pencils							Replacement Lead
	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Lead Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Standard



		Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	12	1653T22	00000	—	———	0


		Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	144	1653T23	00000	—	———	0
		Medium	2.1	Paper	Red	12	1653T88	0000	—	———	0
		Medium	2.1	Paper	Red	144	1653T24	00000	—	———	0


		Mechanical



				Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	1	8656T307	0000	90	8656T352	00000


				Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	12	1653T25	00000	90	8656T352	0000
				Fine	0.9	Paper	Gray	1	8656T455	0000	15	8656T544	0000
				Fine	0.9	Paper	Gray	12	1653T26	00000	15	8656T544	0000


				Self-Advancing Mechanical



						Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	2	8656T51	0000	90	8656T352	0000

Accessories for Pencils


Pencil Sharpener	1225T18	Each	00000
White Vinyl Erasers	13225T23	Pkg. of 3	0000

Drafting Lead

Draw or draft with different grades of lead. They are listed from softest to hardest. Soft lead makes dark, smooth marks, while hard lead creates delicate lines that resist smudging.

HB—HB grade lead is equivalent to No. 2 regular lead.

Stroke Wd., mm	Choose a Pencil Lead Grade	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2	4B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H	12	8380T9	000000

Pencil Lead

Refill mechanical pencils for writing and marking.

Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.5	Paper	Gray	12	11192N111	00000
0.7	Paper	Gray	90	8656T352	0000
0.9	Paper	Gray	15	8656T544	0000
2.8	Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood	Gray	6	8656T601	00000

Carpenters' Pencils


Standard	Mechanical

Make bold marks on rough or smooth wood—these pencils have thick lead that won’t snap. A rectangular profile means they won’t roll away, so they’re always right where you left them. Sharpen these pencils with a knife for fine or broad marks.

	Pencils							Replacement Lead
	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Lead Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Standard



		Medium	2	Paper, Wood	Gray	12	1653T44	00000	—	———	0


		Medium	2	Paper, Wood	Gray	72	1653T43	00000	—	———	0


		Mechanical



				Medium	2	Paper, Wood	Gray	1	1653T54	0000	6	1653T101	00000

Erasers

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
White Vinyl Erasers	3	13225T23	00000

Illustrators' Pencils

These pencils provide a smoother stroke with less effort than regular pencils.

Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Lead Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



Fine	1	Paper	Gray	12	1653T17	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Pencils


Sharpener	1653T61	Each	000000
Eraser Refills	1653T53	Pkg. of 10	0000

Drafting Lead Holders


	Lead Grade Indicator

Sketch everything from fine lines to bold strokes with one pencil—these holders work with a range of lead grades. Sharpen your lead to a point for detailed work, or leave it blunt for broader coverage. Each holder comes with one HB lead, which is equivalent to regular No. 2 pencil lead.

Pencil Lead Grade—Lead is listed from softest to hardest. Soft lead makes dark, smooth marks, while hard lead creates delicate lines that resist smudging.

	Pencils						Replacement Lead
	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Grip Material	Includes		Each	Choose a Pencil Lead Grade	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Lead Holder



		2	Paper	Metal	One HB Lead	8380T1	000000	4B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H	12	8380T9	000000

Accessories for Pencils


Lead Pointer	8398T11	Each	00000
White Vinyl Erasers	13225T23	Pkg. of 3	0000

Hole-Marking Pencils


Shown in Use

Reach into deep holes and grooves to mark wood, metal, and plastic. The long tip on these pencils lets you make accurate marks in tight spaces that standard pencils can't reach. These pencils come loaded with standard gray lead for everyday marking tasks. Use red or silver reflective refills (sold separately) for welding and metalworking.

	Pencils						Replacement Lead
	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Lead Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mechanical



		Medium	2.8	Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood	Gray	11196N11	000000	6	8656T601	000000

Accessories for Pencils

Welders' Pencil Lead

Red—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.

Silver—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.

Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2.8	Metal	Red	6	5877T102	000000
2.8	Metal	Silver	6	5877T101	00000

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
White Vinyl Erasers	3	13225T23	00000

Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Pencils

Write without risking contamination of your food line. Made of metal-infused plastic, these pencils set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines. Ideal for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics facilities, they support HACCP programs. These pencils are also FDA-compliant, so they are safe for contact with food.

	Pencils											Replacement Lead
			Body				Each		Package
	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	Material	Color	For Use On	Food Industry Std.		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mechanical



		Ultra Fine	0.5	Plastic	Blue	Paper	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	11192N11	00000	10	11192N12	000000	12	11192N111	00000

Erasers

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
White Vinyl Erasers	3	13225T23	00000

Welders' Pencil Lead

Refill mechanical welding pencils. The standard lead size is 2 mm.

Red—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.

Silver—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.

Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.
2	Metal	Silver	6	5877T8
2.8	Metal	Red	6	5877T102
2.8	Metal	Silver	6	5877T101

Welders' Pencils

Standard

Mechanical

Make visible marks on metal to lay out cuts and welds. Unlike soapstone, these pencils produce clean lines that resist smudging and reflect light. Also known as metal layout markers.

Red Lead—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.

Silver Lead—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.

	Pencils								Replacement Lead
	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, ° F	Lead Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Standard



		Medium	2	Metal	-20 to 140	Red	12	5877T15	000000	—	———	0


		Medium	2	Metal	-20 to 140	Red	72	5877T13	00000	—	———	0
		Medium	2	Metal	-20 to 140	Silver	12	5877T12	00000	—	———	0
		Medium	2	Metal	-20 to 140	Silver	72	5877T11	00000	—	———	0


		Mechanical



				Medium	2	Metal	-20 to 150	Silver	1	5877T6	00000	6	5877T8	00000

Pencil Sharpeners