tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post114024264280099704..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Pentel Sharp Kerry P1035 Mechanical Pencil ReviewKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-2712618656793107272018-09-09T16:04:58.048+12:002018-09-09T16:04:58.048+12:00I ordered one of these recently, and like it so fa...I ordered one of these recently, and like it so far. One quibble, though, the grip area and tip don't quite match. The pencil body is slightly larger than the tip. This is probably fairly common among mechanical pencils, but I find it an annoyance (though a minor one.) I'm curious to hear if this is typical for the model, or if it's just mine. Has anyone else noticed, and does it Larsthegreatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-32017604298600798952018-07-18T17:13:07.884+12:002018-07-18T17:13:07.884+12:00Welcome back Jimbo :)Welcome back Jimbo :)Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-65549438946220606012018-07-17T19:07:53.079+12:002018-07-17T19:07:53.079+12:00Wow, it has been ten years since I first posted a ...Wow, it has been ten years since I first posted a comment here! My three Kerrys are still performing and looking like new, 10 years later, despite almost daily use. I'm amazed that I haven't lost/misplaced any of them. My beloved Niji 500's barrel cracked several years ago - I had forgotten about it until I read my original comments - but the Kerrys keep on going. I don't Jimbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-57890721399728957172018-06-06T13:12:01.923+12:002018-06-06T13:12:01.923+12:00I owned an olive green sharp Kerry for about a yea...I owned an olive green sharp Kerry for about a year. The pencil sadly got taken from my desk and was never returned. I really liked it but I only had one problem. The metal and resin body was not very durable. I dropped the Kerry once on a concrete floor and there was a huge, ugly dent in the side. Otherwise, The Kerry has been the best pencil I have ever owned. By the way, nice post Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-46844555996524195702018-03-20T11:21:11.161+13:002018-03-20T11:21:11.161+13:00The Pentel Sharp Kerry has now slipped down to the...The Pentel Sharp Kerry has now slipped down to the low end of the middle tier, and upper end of low tier, in terms of affordability. You can often pick these up brand new off eBay for about $13. It's a really great buy.<br /><br />I have the older Pentel 5. I'm not sure how much different it is from the Sharp Kerry, other than the obvious surface treatment to the metal tip (Kerry has aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-37208284353590282752014-12-19T19:08:39.703+13:002014-12-19T19:08:39.703+13:00The Matte finish on the writing tip of the Pentel ...The Matte finish on the writing tip of the Pentel Kerry pencil is to reduce reflected glare from desklamps, sunlight, and other bright light sources. This type of glare can cause substantial eye strain while writing and drawing, as the center of user's eye is often focused near the tip of the pen during use. It was actually a long considered design aspect of the pencil. Chrome tips were Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-9710170475948258142014-05-19T23:49:19.860+12:002014-05-19T23:49:19.860+12:00I'm hoping this doesn't sound cheap or any...I'm hoping this doesn't sound cheap or anything like that.<br />What sort of prices are people paying for their Kerry's?<br />I used a friend of mines the recently and now I'm hooked, I'm just not sure what is a reasonable price. I'm new to this whole 'expensive' pencil thing.<br />Also, if anyone knows where these are available in Australia, that information wouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-82291057351924586542014-05-05T12:56:23.262+12:002014-05-05T12:56:23.262+12:00I like my Kerry very much. However, every now and...I like my Kerry very much. However, every now and then, a lead breaks inside, and it's hard to clear the pieces. Long ago I had a mechanical pencil with a lead clearing needle on the other end of the eraser, so I decided to add one to my Kerry. In our sewing box I found an 0.5 mm pin. I pushed it into the eraser with pliers, cut it off with diagonal cutters (leaving 7 mm exposed), and Jim Van Zandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724923409800351670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-69159252299072780402013-11-07T09:16:49.359+13:002013-11-07T09:16:49.359+13:00I haven't had the lead break yet. I've alw...I haven't had the lead break yet. I've always been a fan of rubbery grips, but the Kerry grip feels great in the hand just smooth and hard. I write lidless so that the clip doesn't rub me further down my index finger. With less on/off, the lid should snap down tightly for a long time.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190167929073240985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-83905164899206744352013-06-19T12:59:04.676+12:002013-06-19T12:59:04.676+12:00I think the front tip is matt so when used under a...I think the front tip is matt so when used under a desk lamp you do not get a reflection from the lamp globe. After 3 years the metal point (lead tube)of the pencil wore down by half. The cap got a bit sloppy (i played with it) otherwise it was flawless to use. It looked at home at any meeting I went to. Finally lost it so will buy another, more like two, one spare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30553227798171384492013-03-27T05:13:10.608+13:002013-03-27T05:13:10.608+13:00Just ordered one based on your recommendation--tha...Just ordered one based on your recommendation--thanks!J Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590677959282938452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-12225572071050019202013-03-05T11:54:34.628+13:002013-03-05T11:54:34.628+13:00I apologize if I come off as cheap or petty. I'...I apologize if I come off as cheap or petty. I've had the same three Sharp Kerry Pencils since about '88. The pencils are still fine the the tips on the end have broken off rendering the pencils inoperable. Does Pentel sell this part. Also need a lead cover (cap) for one. Like I said, I could just buy all new pencils but they just need a few parts to be back at 100%. Anyone with a lead onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-74631198178992207552012-11-18T13:10:08.465+13:002012-11-18T13:10:08.465+13:00You can steal one metal of the point clearing pins...You can steal one metal of the point clearing pins from the eraser of some other lead pencil (of same lead diameter) and just insert it into the back of the kerry eraser. The pin just cant be too long. You can also make your own pin from the point end of old broken sewing needle (or jusy break one as needed), if you can find one thr right diameter. You push the pointed end into the eraser and Greg Kibitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-60733251096664962412012-09-01T03:46:39.822+12:002012-09-01T03:46:39.822+12:00I use a Kerry at work and love it.. but sometimes ...I use a Kerry at work and love it.. but sometimes when the lead breaks off, it jams in the tip of the pencil and I have to try and use another piece of lead (very carefully trying not to break it) to push it out.<br /><br />My boss also has a Kerry that he has had for 15+ years and when you remove the cap, there is a poking tool specifically for this function! Does anyone know if I can get this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-25049208887137245932012-06-11T02:50:55.967+12:002012-06-11T02:50:55.967+12:00Got the order and 1of the pencils was .7mmm but, I...Got the order and 1of the pencils was .7mmm but, I can live with that as I have few .7s and a good numberof .5s. I Canada sadly, the eraser is noy available per Pentel Canada and the company only shows 1 business possibly having any Kerrys as is the only shop that is buying them. I got 4 tubes of erasers off eBay so should be ood; 1 tube per Kerry. Pentel Canada told me to cut down the ZS2 BrianLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059520615832854832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-68711899506069139232012-05-04T06:00:52.029+12:002012-05-04T06:00:52.029+12:00Well, I just bought 3 f the Kerrys off eBay for $4...Well, I just bought 3 f the Kerrys off eBay for $45. I'm getting a blue, red and, black .5mm. I figure if mine is from 1980-1981 and has had no problems whatso ever with the pencil it was time to add to the bucket since I've been slowly adding pens to my inventory and been giving pens and pencils away. The Kerrys will not be going anywhere other than possibly giving my son his pick of BrianLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059520615832854832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-43058814024345803562011-11-21T01:43:07.834+13:002011-11-21T01:43:07.834+13:00For the Pentel Kerry collectors. Pentel has releas...For the Pentel Kerry collectors. Pentel has released limited edition 40th anniversary colours. Violet, sky blue and gold. They are the new style 'Kerry since 1971' unfortunately. The violet is a beauty. Picked up violet and blue today. I am not keen on the gold but will probably end up buying it.Neillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-66936274905628410252011-11-20T22:37:44.887+13:002011-11-20T22:37:44.887+13:00For the Pentel Kerry collectors. Pentel has releas...For the Pentel Kerry collectors. Pentel has released limited edition 40th anniversary colours. Violet, sky blue and gold. They are the new style 'Kerry since 1971' unfortunately. The violet is a beauty. Picked up violet and blue today. I am not keen on the gold but will probably end up buying it.Neillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13811256245215210372011-10-02T19:28:53.752+13:002011-10-02T19:28:53.752+13:00today , i buy this at HK$ 108...a great design ......today , i buy this at HK$ 108...a great design ...thksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-22117841518493769852011-07-18T13:14:45.387+12:002011-07-18T13:14:45.387+12:00You can buy "5" pentel kerry's on e...You can buy "5" pentel kerry's on ebay for 34 plus 5 dollar shipping straight from Japan. Looks higher quality than the 1971 since kerry's.Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070399529421156201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-78365144196482596872011-06-23T14:58:18.546+12:002011-06-23T14:58:18.546+12:00To each his own, I guess :)
I personally feel that...To each his own, I guess :)<br />I personally feel that the matte finish makes it look a bit too much like plastic. Perhaps Pentel should make 2 "pencil geek" versions: one with all chrome and one with all matte.<br /><br />I definitely agree with you that the Kerry would be even better if all 3 body parts were metal.Mikehttp://picasaweb.google.com/MichaelCheungPhotographynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-74255655774513114242011-06-23T08:42:02.884+12:002011-06-23T08:42:02.884+12:00Darn! I just wrote a great comment on the Kerry g...Darn! I just wrote a great comment on the Kerry guts, the tip's matte finish and my specs for the perfect Kerry. But it got dumped during the verification step. No more time right now to reauthor. Maybe rewrite it later.<br /><br />Synopisis: Awesome guts, all pencil guts should be that good...I love the matte on the tip and wish there was more...My perfect Kerry would be matte on all ofGreg Kibitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-89472598840706834982011-06-22T16:45:43.920+12:002011-06-22T16:45:43.920+12:00Thanks for the tips!
I have to say, I am very impr...Thanks for the tips!<br />I have to say, I am very impressed with the all-metal internals of this pencil. Looks like the Sharp Kerry will last me a long time.<br /><br />As Dave said in his review, it's a pity that Pentel made the tip a matte color; it kind of detracts from the overall look of the pencil. Still, a great writing instrument.Mikehttp://picasaweb.google.com/MichaelCheungPhotographynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-89299269129239827822011-06-21T15:32:30.899+12:002011-06-21T15:32:30.899+12:00Sorry guys!
My last post was sheer crap! Very ...Sorry guys! <br /><br />My last post was sheer crap! Very poorly proofed and edited! Lots of poor grammer, over-convoluted sentences and far too many typos. If I could retract, re-edit and re-post, I would. <br /><br />Again, sorry!<br /><br />Serves me right for trying to write/post something complicated while I had BOTH Jeopardy and MasterChef paused/buffering on the DVR for far too long Greg Kibitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-79581146180030095482011-06-21T12:34:09.202+12:002011-06-21T12:34:09.202+12:00It all comes apart except for the all matal lead t...It all comes apart except for the all matal lead tube and lead advance mechanism itself which is permanently pressed and then crimped together. <br /><br />The tough part is the first time you unscrew the metal tip assembly off as they can be very tight from the factory. You may need to use some sort of rubber to get a better grip but don't use anything meatl or sharp. And once removed theGreg Kibitznoreply@blogger.com