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Two black retractable mechanical pencils with soft gel grips and large erasers

BIC 1131 Mechanical Pencil 0.9 mm Pack of 2

SKU CH-HEN5-HE4TW MPN 1131

A 0.9 mm mechanical pencil with a soft gel grip, retractable tip and oversized eraser for comfortable, precise writing

  • Type detailsMechanical graphite pencil, L-Shape
  • VariantBlack
  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Key featuresRetractable
  • Product colorBlack
  • Size details1
  • Soft gel grip moulds to the hand for comfort during long writing sessions
  • Retractable tip protects the 0.9 mm lead from snapping inside a bag
  • Oversized eraser removes stray marks quickly and cleanly
  • Refillable design lets you keep using the same pencil instead of discarding it
  • Pack of two ensures a spare is always within reach

Everyday writing tool

The BIC 1131 mechanical pencil uses a .9 mm thick point that produces bold, easy-to-read lines suited to students and office workers. A soft gel grip moulds to the hand for comfort during long writing sessions. The retractable tip reduces lead breakage when the pencil is carried in a bag or pocket. Each pack contains two refillable pencils with oversized erasers for clean corrections.

Light-use comfort

The gel grip remains comfortable during extended periods such as standardised tests or note-taking. The .9 mm #2 HB lead advances smoothly and erases cleanly without heavy pressure. Retracting the tip protects the lead from snapping inside a pencil case. At .059 kilograms the pencil adds negligible weight to a daily carry.

Sustained writing sessions

Refillable lead and eraser components let the pencil stay in service instead of being discarded after a single fill. The oversized eraser handles repeated corrections without wearing down quickly. Assorted barrel colours ship at random, so buyers who want a specific colour cannot choose one. The thick point may not suit technical drawing that requires finer lines.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 2,692 comparable items (median $13.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBIC
Model name1131
Product colorBlack
VariantBlack
Size & build
Size details1
More details
Type detailsMechanical graphite pencil, L-Shape

Questions about this item

How do I install the first lead stick in the 0.9 mm Velocity Max pencil, and what step do people skip?

Press the top button to extend the tip, drop a 0.9 mm lead into the open sleeve until it seats, then click the button a few times to advance it; the step often missed is pushing the lead all the way down before the first click.

Which parts will need replacing later and how often?

The oversized eraser wears down with heavy use and can be pulled out and swapped for a standard BIC refill eraser; 0.9 mm lead sticks are consumed continuously and are refilled by repeating the load procedure.

What limit appears first during a long writing session?

The soft gel grip stays comfortable for extended periods, so the first practical limit is the lead length — when the stick shortens to the point where the advance mechanism can no longer push it forward, you must reload.

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