tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post6049157112073806749..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: BIC Criterium 2.0 mm Mechanical PencilLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-40379778177510534812011-02-06T16:49:03.649-05:002011-02-06T16:49:03.649-05:00i think for pencil writing in the ff, .07 is best ...i think for pencil writing in the ff, .07 is best but it does really depend on the person. plus the lead grade. i'd like the lamy scribble in .07. it also comes in 3.15 but lately i've been drawing on smaller sized paper, so i've been into the smaller diameters. i think the main issue with writing with a leadholder in a ff would be the fact that you'd have to sharpen it a lot or SNARLing:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09814169801502394584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-63175624864928805032011-02-06T11:50:52.662-05:002011-02-06T11:50:52.662-05:00Fantastic post, Steve!
I've been carrying my f...Fantastic post, Steve!<br />I've been carrying my first Pentel since junior high!<br />I don't think I would go for a thicker lead than the typical 0,5 but I must say the BIC is looking much nicer than the 0,7.<br />I believe Lamy has one of those lead holders with a beautiful fat lead. I've been coveting it for over two years now!Onihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648872646058155001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22769156884365714602011-02-06T01:35:23.510-05:002011-02-06T01:35:23.510-05:00I use a Staedtler Mars Technico with 2mm lead. Bou...I use a Staedtler Mars Technico with 2mm lead. Bought here in the back of beyond interior of BC usually called "beyond Hope" (look at a map of British Columbia and see if you get the joke) so I'm sure they are available everywhere. The fatter lead mechanicals are usually called "lead holders" for some reason.Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846973174445862050noreply@blogger.com