Pentel Twist Erase GT- Artist Reviews Pencils (Patreon)

Pentel Twist Erase GT- Artist Reviews Pencils

Pentel Twist-Erase GT Other Pentel Reviews: Pentel Sharp: https://youtu.be/VOWX_CV-vWc Pentel Quicker Clicker: https://youtu.be/nX9ezPf5YMw Pentel Twist Erase Express: https://youtu.be/tY2_9A10cUE What's in my Pencilcase 2020 Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uojz6TztZ7c Pentel Twist Erase GT: $9.53 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Fk4WOz Also available in .5mm Both sizes available in a variety of colors Eraser Refills available Purchased from Target- target and Walmart often do exclusive packs with various companies, so this may be a Target specific pack. They were out of .7, so I grabbed a .5 Liked the grip on the Icy, but my Icy is starting to give out, thought it was time to try the Twist-GT. .5mm lead Long, twist-up erasers 'Unique Anti-Breaking Lead System' 'Writes more than 3x longer' (than what? other pencils? Their own pencils? Wooden pencils?) Uses E10 eraser Latex-free ribbed grip Special sliding sleeve supposedly allows us to keep writing even if the lead breaks (this could be great with colored leads) The Packaging: Blister packed cardboard with a plastic front Three pencils, a pack of HB lead, and three replacement erasers The Pencils: Seems well built- sturdy, heavy plastic Like a high end Icy Back advancement back half removes for additional lead, eraser twists up Clip is very sturdy Collar is plastic Like a cross between the QuickerClicker and the Icy. I don't have a QuickerClicker on hand, but I do have an Icy for demonstration. About the same length as an icy Both have metal clips Icy's eraser doesn't twist up Icy is lighter, feels cheaper Lead sleeve retracts in the Twist-Erase GT Writing Test: No give in the feed Comfortable to write with, lightweight. Pentel's lead is a favorite of mine. Might have to track this down in a .7, my preferred size. Could definitely see this as a good option for people who have to handwrite all day, like students. Drawing test: Bluelines: Can't front-load this pencil, so I had to remove all the leads and backload a single red .5 lead. This is more difficult to sketch with, since I don't usually draw with .5 too often, and I feel like there' some control issues. No noticeable snapping yet. Graphite: Also can't pull the red lead from the front. It sketches fine but it seems like it might be best suited for writing. It's definitely not designed for quick lead switches. The Verdict: I feel bad saying a pencil is just 'fine'- it's not awful, but it's also not amazing. I hoped to find a successor to my dying Pentel Icy, and maybe the .7 Pentel Twist-Erase GT might be a better fit, but the inability to quickly switch leads is a deal-breaker for me personally. It's a sturdy, well-built pencil that might be a great fit for students and artists who don't need to quickly swap leads on the fly. Music: Kevin MacLeod: Clean Soul Meditation Impromptu 03 Angevin 70 #PentelTwistEraseGT #mechanicalpencilreview #stationery