But it’s worth a trip if a Blick store is near you or even if you have to pay the $10 shipping fee for orders under $49. The Blick Premier is only available directly from Blick (including subsidiary Utrecht Art Supplies), either online or in its brick and mortar locations, which can be found in many but not all states.For some, the smooth grip on the Blick Premier pencil is more comfortable to hold than pencils with very rough grips, but if you find that pencils or pens slip out of your hand a lot, the rOtring 600 would be the better option. The latter feels more pronounced, but it doesn’t have as tough of a feel compared with traditional drafting pencils like the rOtring 600, our upgrade pick. It’s knurled with two patterns: a long section that has hardly any texture, and a shorter section with ringed grooves. Our main criticism for this otherwise superb mechanical pencil is that the grip may feel too smooth.The Blick Premier is Japanese-made and only available from certain art stores, but it could be worth the trip or shipping fee for such a solid mechanical pencil. If you’re used to heavy drafting pencils that have rougher grips, the Blick Premier may be too smooth for you-you’d be better off with the heftier rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil 1 with its more textured grip. It has a premium-feeling all-metal body, a cushioning mechanism to prevent lead breakage if you press too hard, a lead indicator at the top, and anti-slip knurling that feels smooth yet somewhat grippy. The Blick Premier is also a well-rounded mechanical pencil with features not typically seen at this price. This double-knock design is ingenious, and sadly a rarity these days. That means you won’t inadvertently advance the lead and break it to get more lead out, you double-click on the top of the eraser cap button. Unlike most other retractable options, which require you to hold down the knock (usually the top of the eraser cap) while pressing down on the tip to retract it, the Blick Premier extends or retracts the lead sleeve instantly with a single click, similar to using a retractable pen. The Blick Premier Mechanical Pencil is a stellar value at under $10, and it’s more foolproof than other mechanical pencils.
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