tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post7899796344385331752..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Zebra T3 and Pilot Birdie Mechanical Pencil ReviewsKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-91915949370764576452013-03-21T06:17:52.000+13:002013-03-21T06:17:52.000+13:00I bought the Zebra one in a set with a similar pen...I bought the Zebra one in a set with a similar pen, and the pencil very quickly proved to be too fragile. I would drop it in a coat pocket, then when I'd later pull it out the whole nose section would have come off or the pocket clip/cap would have. Useless as a pocket pencil. The pen, strangely enough, is still kicking after several years.J Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590677959282938452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-41944256927603475352011-06-15T06:03:22.538+12:002011-06-15T06:03:22.538+12:00I realize I'm a bit late to the party, but has...I realize I'm a bit late to the party, but has anyone stumbled upon a way to repair them? I've worn out two of them, and it's as Jeremy said above, the plastic collet inside came apart. I've got on left that I've kept as a spare, but I'd sure like to find some way to get my other two working agin. maybe another type of pencil I can cannabalize to fix them? I sure like the P.R. Scholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035977936220554830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-74158080219139571012011-02-08T07:31:19.323+13:002011-02-08T07:31:19.323+13:00I have been known to keep an eye on the birds.I have been known to keep an eye on the birds.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-19005073101124943062011-02-07T18:16:55.003+13:002011-02-07T18:16:55.003+13:00You're a bird watcher, aren't you? Me too....You're a bird watcher, aren't you? Me too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-78447576907354826192010-10-08T10:35:49.220+13:002010-10-08T10:35:49.220+13:00I wish Zebra made a version of their small but mor...I wish Zebra made a version of their small but more usable M-301 stainless+plastic pencil that was pocket-safe...PointFourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167502477180002343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-9179741228047227292010-10-08T04:33:19.101+13:002010-10-08T04:33:19.101+13:00I really like the Zebra for carrying with me: I ha...I really like the Zebra for carrying with me: I have taken the clip off: I don't like bulging pockets and it's so small & slim now, it's completely out of the way in my pocket. No clip also means nothing to catch on. I put it in my pocket upside down, so it doesn't make a hole - I just have to be slightly careful putting my hand in.<br />Downsides of no clip: it rolls off the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-47098466490408877222009-06-05T13:43:34.549+12:002009-06-05T13:43:34.549+12:00Actually T3 is the pen. TS3 is the pencil. I hav...Actually T3 is the pen. TS3 is the pencil. I have the set and so does my wife. Hadthem for more than 3 years. Love them. Look sharp. Always get comments on them. Holds up well. I clip mine in a slim wallet (or a business card holder) and drop it in my pocket.Cavvvphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534969083377795771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-71232149909894801102009-03-28T07:30:00.000+13:002009-03-28T07:30:00.000+13:00I found a birdie pencil in one of my mums boxes an...I found a birdie pencil in one of my mums boxes and was enchanted by how cute it was. Sadly I didn't have a clue how to put the lead in or anything so I googled it and your blog came up =) Thanku.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-84145437094333771902008-06-28T06:52:00.000+12:002008-06-28T06:52:00.000+12:00Good Job!: )Good Job!: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-3084564353452080622008-02-22T17:30:00.000+13:002008-02-22T17:30:00.000+13:00I am in love with these pencils!I bought my curren...I am in love with these pencils!<BR/>I bought my current one when I lived in Japan in 1994. It has been my constant companion in my diary ever since.<BR/>It died this week (the plastic internal screw thread on the tip end broke) and hence I am searching for a replacement.<BR/>Seems I have to order one from the UK - can't find anywhere in Australia that stocks them. At least it's cheaper than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-37038766472553544392007-10-18T00:45:00.000+13:002007-10-18T00:45:00.000+13:00I love these pencils but would like a normal len...I love these pencils but would like a normal length (and maybe slightly fatter) version for everyday use, do they make 'full size' versions aswell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-79231557970293284392007-08-28T12:56:00.000+12:002007-08-28T12:56:00.000+12:00I just received a Zebra T3 as a gift today. (Seren...I just received a Zebra T3 as a gift today. (Serendipitous timing, since I had just read your review.) <BR/><BR/>It is remarkably slim - to the point I fear losing it, even on my own desk! Still, I can see how it would be valuable while travelling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-34658247274967310032007-08-24T02:57:00.000+12:002007-08-24T02:57:00.000+12:00My T3 has withstood a wash at 40 °C (about 100 °F)...My T3 has withstood a wash at 40 °C (about 100 °F); of course I don't know about the long-term consequences for the pencil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-85672157668870981402007-08-24T00:59:00.000+12:002007-08-24T00:59:00.000+12:00damn sissy pencils.forgot to add that, :)damn sissy pencils.<BR/><BR/><BR/>forgot to add that, :)Germhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924462636784519866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-72510718774379862752007-08-24T00:56:00.000+12:002007-08-24T00:56:00.000+12:00i can say, i have had 3 of the zebra over the year...i can say, i have had 3 of the zebra over the years. 1st was in second or 3rd grade. at that time, you could get them with red or green plastic trim. the cap had a hole in it (for some reason), and IIRC, the clip was on the barrel. of, being so young, i lost it. FF <BR/>about 13yrs ago, was wanting another one, none were in stock, so i ordered one, and looks like the current one. it broke, thoughGermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924462636784519866noreply@blogger.com