Produces a smooth, crisp, 0.7mm medium line with dark imprint for easy reading. 3mm sleeve retracts completely to protect lead when not in use. Sleek, lightweight barrel and convenient pocket clip for easy travel. HB lead is equivalent to a #2 pencil, guaranteed to scan on tests, resists breaking and never needs sharpening. Refillable with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead and PDE-1 large refill eraser. Economically priced for home, office and school. Includes 12 pencils.