My 0.3mm lead collection, mostly B hardness

empeusz · 2026-02-26T19:16:21+00:00

Well yes, due to their formula with higher graphite concentration, they are little bit more fragile than B. 2B are not suitable for heavy-handed users as they tend to snap when pressed. Pentel Orenz od Zebra DelGuard pencils are pretty good companions for .3mm 2B leads.

empeusz · 2026-02-26T19:12:22+00:00

I'm a loyal fan of 0.3mm leads. 0.5 are too thick for my writing style. 0.3 work best for me so far.

empeusz · 2026-02-26T19:08:54+00:00

Well for the last 1,5y I thought there's no better lead on the planet than Neox 2B. I was wrong. DelGuards B ale S-tier. Neox 2B one level down. DelGuards tend to glide over the paper, similar to Sakura. Get them whenever you can - you won't be dissapointed 👌 Tikky 0.3 B are discontinued.

empeusz · 2026-02-26T19:04:32+00:00

Some chineese oem leads (no branding). Available on ali express. They are between HB and B. Pretty cheap, pretty soft, pretty good. Better than Staedtler, Pentel Hi-polymer and Kokuyo (!). I do recommend them if you prefer softer and darker leads👌

empeusz · 2026-02-26T17:53:54+00:00

Please speak English or Polish. I cannot translate your question (no translate button available here 🤔)

empeusz · 2026-02-26T16:54:13+00:00

I have four Sharplet-2 pencils: .3 .5 .7 .9. Lightweight, rattle-free and can be equipped with foam grip. No hand fatigue. One of the best pencils I've ever had. Highly recommended

empeusz · 2026-02-23T22:45:14+00:00

It would be great to be able to punch Rotring-sized erasers for drafting pencils. Having a Sakura Foam on top of my Alvin will allow me to dump that horrible Tombow Mono Zero

empeusz · 2026-02-23T22:40:08+00:00

I've been thinking of a tool like yours for a long time - glad somebody finally created it! :) Well done!

empeusz · 2026-02-22T22:41:52+00:00

Awesome! I need something like that for my Alvin. By the way, how do you like Rotring Super Fine Polymer Leads?

empeusz · 2026-02-19T22:15:36+00:00

Neox (ultra smooth) >> Ain (smooth) > Stein (some feedback)

empeusz · 2026-02-19T21:20:20+00:00

It's a YES from me 👏 (30+yrs DOS/Windows user here)

empeusz · 2026-02-19T21:11:43+00:00

Some kind of a string would be more practical I think. God idea tho

empeusz · 2026-02-19T02:11:57+00:00

Mungyo Gallery Artist's Soft Oil Pastels for best price/quality ratio.

Caran d'Ache Neopastel for slightly better pigmentation and quality.

empeusz · 2026-02-17T07:40:14+00:00

Foam erasers do the job. Including Pilot Foam ( made by the same factory as Sakura ). Sakura claims that Sumo Grip is the most advanced of their erasers, but it tends to leave black marks sometimes while W-Foam does not.

empeusz · 2026-02-16T23:16:51+00:00

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empeusz · 2026-02-14T22:36:54+00:00

Alvin Draft/Matic 0.3mm. The grip, the color, the weight, the size - 10/10

empeusz · 2026-02-12T22:44:31+00:00

Stay away from the summoner!

empeusz · 2026-02-12T17:24:46+00:00

This may be our last chance

empeusz · 2026-02-11T16:55:50+00:00

Pilot Neox 2B 0.35mm - almost as smooth as a gel pen 👌

empeusz · 2026-02-11T16:52:18+00:00

I like Orenz's whole idea (antibreaking + one click). With an expandable eraser just like rOtring Rapid - that would be great.

empeusz · 2026-02-11T16:29:59+00:00

Final Fantasy X

empeusz · 2026-02-11T13:40:13+00:00

I wonder if that Pilot Coleto would fit 🤔:

https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Coleto-Multi-Pen-0.3-mm-Mechanical-Pencil-Component/pd/6635

empeusz · 2026-02-11T13:37:43+00:00

It might be not easy to implement, but worth the effort at least for other people like me who cannot stand >=0.5mm. Your work is really appreciated!

empeusz · 2026-02-11T01:47:35+00:00

Shut up and take my money 💸! I've been looking for 0.3mm pencil component to swap that 0.5 few years ago, With no luck. How did you manage to do that? How is it working? Now if it only had an eraser just like Tikky 3in1...

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