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The verdict
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils
8,000+ bought last month
GOOD PRICE.
This is a pack of two 0.7mm mechanical pencils with a side-click advance mechanism that lets you push out more lead without changing your grip. They come with a soft textured grip for comfort during writing, a twist-up eraser, a pocket clip, and an extra set of lead refills, making them a straightforward choice for everyday writing, note-taking, or school use.
$5.99
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 1d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The side-click advance button is positioned on the barrel so you can reload lead while keeping your hand in the same writing position.
- The eraser is a jumbo twist-up style that's larger than standard pencil erasers, so it lasts longer before needing replacement.
- You get two pencils, extra lead, and erasers in one pack, so there's enough to start using right away without buying refills separately.
As of Aug 30, the Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils is a good price at $5.99 — versus a $5.81 typical price and a $4.76 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “43% off,” measured against a $10 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $6 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $10 “list price” untouched for 15 months — while the item actually sold for about $6. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 0.7 × 3.2 × 7.6 in
- Weight
- 0.04 lb
- Colour
- Assorted
- Size
- 1 Count (Pack of 2)
- Special features
- Eraser · Pocket Clip · Retractable
- Recommended use
- Writing
- In the box
- 2 mechanical pencils, 1 lead refill set (6 leads), Eraser
- Number of items
- 2