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The verdict
Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils
7,000+ bought last month
Size1 Count (Pack of 36)
GOOD PRICE.
This is a pack of 36 yellow mechanical pencils with 0.7mm #2 lead, designed for everyday writing, schoolwork, and standardized testing. They have a twist-to-advance mechanism so you don't need to sharpen them, and the tip is built to absorb shock and reduce lead breakage.
$12.31
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The twist mechanism means no sharpening required, which is convenient if you're tired of dealing with a pencil sharpener.
- These are #2 lead pencils, which is the standard for most schools and standardized tests, so they'll work for official testing situations.
- The shock-absorbing tip helps prevent lead from snapping off when you're writing or if you accidentally drop the pencil.
As of Aug 31, the Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils is a good price at $12.31 — versus a $11.62 typical price and a $3.84 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 “44% off,” measured against a $22 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $12 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $22 “list price” untouched for 13 months — while the item actually sold for about $12. 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
- 2.9 × 4.2 × 5.6 in
- Weight
- 0.35 lb
- Colour
- Yellow
- Size
- 1 Count (Pack of 36)
- Special features
- Twistable, Break Resistant, Smudge Resistant
- Recommended use
- Office, School, Drawing
- In the box
- 36, #2 mechanical pencils, 0.7mm
- Number of items
- 36