tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post9038993393248696258..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Uni “-ish” Coloured Leads ReviewKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-85012817009363098212012-10-03T10:00:02.980+13:002012-10-03T10:00:02.980+13:00I digress slightly from the -ish leads but i'v...I digress slightly from the -ish leads but i've just seen some Pentel AIN STEIN red and blue leads (0.5) on ebay, perhaps they will solve some of the strength issues of coloured leads? gonna buy some, get back here when i've tested them :)Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445755151705579485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-82928295122659428512011-06-05T23:48:07.006+12:002011-06-05T23:48:07.006+12:00The mulitpack seems to be sold out everywhere I lo...The mulitpack seems to be sold out everywhere I look, but here are some sites that have the individual colors<br /><br />http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=Uni&_kw=COLOR&_kw=0.7mm&_mPrRngCbx=1&_sop=<br /><br />http://www.jetpens.com/0.7-mm-Color-Pencil-Leads/ct/213<br /><br />http://www.jstationery.com/index.php?cPath=25_145_167Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-19575374598514253062011-02-14T11:24:24.815+13:002011-02-14T11:24:24.815+13:00does anyone know where i can find more of this lea...does anyone know where i can find more of this lead i know its a bit outdated but i would really like to find some.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434985944374350295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-51225812660943133052010-12-24T16:22:28.526+13:002010-12-24T16:22:28.526+13:00I got a similar pack of 0.5mm Uni -ish. The green ...I got a similar pack of 0.5mm Uni -ish. The green and mint blue both are greenish gray. I don't know what the environmental factors were, but some of the colors appear to have a poor shelf life.<br /><br />Compared to other colored leads, I'd say they are softer than the Pentel Ain but stronger than the Staedtler. They are strong enough to write with (carefully) but soft enough to give a Wendellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-51781045836884888442010-12-15T20:03:41.422+13:002010-12-15T20:03:41.422+13:00Wendell, Dave did actually post a fade comparison ...Wendell, Dave did actually post a fade comparison of the ish leads with others. It fades, but much slower than the uni "Color" lead does:<br />http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com/2009/05/blue-lead-fade-testing.html<br /><br />@Anonymous, thanks, nice to know I'm not the only one with this problem. I'm going to give the Frixion erasable pens a try, then we'll see... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13175347064999737982010-06-01T10:22:13.045+12:002010-06-01T10:22:13.045+12:00Although it's just an academic question since ...Although it's just an academic question since Uni -ish lead is discontinued, just how prone to smudging is it? Also, a fade test would be interesting, considering that the Uni Color leads fade pretty fast.<br /><br />Mitsubishi produced the Uni -ish leads in 16 colors: yellow, red, rose pink, purple, violet, indigo blue, blue, mint blue, green, light green, brown, gray, white, orange, pink, Wendellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-86220295928493683692009-09-24T16:16:15.038+12:002009-09-24T16:16:15.038+12:00i purchased red and blue -ish leads for use in dia...i purchased red and blue -ish leads for use in diagrams and annotation for clarity's sake. both erase adequately well and i have not had any breakage issues, though they have a bit of a "waxy" feel for my tastes (accustomed to 2B pentel leads). <br /><br />in response to the fellow(s) looking for BLACK lead: if you're looking for something black and matte as a charcoal pencilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-80581486143529648522009-07-09T04:01:39.281+12:002009-07-09T04:01:39.281+12:00I have an application for which 0.7 is Just Right,...I have an application for which 0.7 is Just Right, and occasionally use 0.9, but 0.5 is the bread-and-butter thickness :) I think the EasyLead is unique. Even Pilot only make it in the one diameter. EasyLeads are much longer than standard lead refills, probably because it lays down such a heavy line. As an alternative, you might try searching Dave's site for the posts on coloured leads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-16769776659135240152009-07-08T06:53:54.786+12:002009-07-08T06:53:54.786+12:00Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try.
I'...Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try.<br /><br />I've never actually used 0.7 lead before, though I've used 0.9 and found it to be too thick.<br /><br />I wonder if there are any other EasyLead-type leads out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-10638933715044140962009-07-02T23:16:02.861+12:002009-07-02T23:16:02.861+12:00niffiwan,
Try the Pilot EasyLead / Easy-Lead. It&...niffiwan,<br />Try the Pilot EasyLead / Easy-Lead. It's a cheap 0.7mm-only pencil with an unusual type of lead. Brief review on the pigpog site here: http://pigpog.com/2006/03/09/pilot-easy-lead-pencil-review/comment-page-0/<br />I didn't much like the feel of the lead, and when mine ran out, which it does rapidly, didn't refill it. Still, it was an interesting experience and the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-61160470027829113852009-07-01T09:42:18.248+12:002009-07-01T09:42:18.248+12:00i might of mixed them up on my comment, drafting c...i might of mixed them up on my comment, drafting class was half a year ago. If you press hard on hard leads they produce a very dark line though.Penmaniacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213416127301962638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-34863247995478196912009-07-01T05:51:43.400+12:002009-07-01T05:51:43.400+12:00@wes: interesting... in the picture on Dave's ...@wes: interesting... in the picture on Dave's article about lead grades (April 28, 2006), it seems to be the other way around (B standing for "Black", with 6B being the darkest). I guess I'll have to buy both types and try them out myself.<br /><br />The reason I ask is that I'm thinking of ways to avoid inking. The shade of my usual pencil lead is too light to scan into theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-18436083639255317282009-06-28T07:26:50.276+12:002009-06-28T07:26:50.276+12:00i dont know if black graphite exists. i learned i...i dont know if black graphite exists. i learned in drafting class though that the harder leads such as 4H produce blacker linesPenmaniacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213416127301962638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-71436612581231855802009-06-27T18:43:58.988+12:002009-06-27T18:43:58.988+12:00Has anyone ever heard of BLACK, erasable lead? I d...Has anyone ever heard of BLACK, erasable lead? I don't mean greyish as regular lead is, but black, like a black pencil crayon.<br /><br />Regarding Uni -ishes, I bought the set of pencils from ebay (I was lucky that there was one person selling them) & bought 4 10-packs of lead from Cultpens. I hope that will last me a while. The blue -ish lead is indeed better than any other. They shouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-42657104052762549092009-06-01T07:30:24.848+12:002009-06-01T07:30:24.848+12:00hi i completely agree, i found the old mechanical ...hi i completely agree, i found the old mechanical pencils which i bought at a local supermarket and i love them- they are the best. Please can you help me locate an easy place to get the 0.7mm leads. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-62032506837715354012009-05-13T08:36:00.000+12:002009-05-13T08:36:00.000+12:00Ish was the only useable, practical, reliable and ...Ish was the only useable, practical, reliable and workable colored mechanical pencils I have ever used I REALLY LOVED ISH where have all the ishes gone??????? <br />If anyone knows where to purchase some please let me know.<br /><br />radskee@gmail.com thanks connieconniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711427789775077648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-23046193521944229262009-03-01T11:06:00.000+13:002009-03-01T11:06:00.000+13:00Using blue leads: Atlas 1.1mm with Parker Duofold...Using blue leads: Atlas 1.1mm with Parker Duofold 1929 mech. pencil (both obsolete); Koh-i-noor 2mm on Hardtmuth 5600 mech. pencil(both current).<BR/>Lead tends to break off and compress inside mechanism. Extraction is troublesome but attractive Prussian blue colour encourages continued use and persistent trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-54293261967257465372008-02-16T10:51:00.000+13:002008-02-16T10:51:00.000+13:00I have ish leads (not for sale) in both .5 and .7....I have ish leads (not for sale) in both .5 and .7. When I got them a few years ago, they were advertised (on packages) as being good for black paper, which was popular at the time, along with black-paper-friendly gel pens.<BR/><BR/>On white paper, I found the light colors to be much lighter than I would like, but they are all very nice on black paper (the .7's are much sturdier than the .5's). MyJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840640280453062353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-25099502841644052942007-11-12T15:12:00.000+13:002007-11-12T15:12:00.000+13:00hey i have a .7mm and i am almost out and i would ...hey i have a .7mm and i am almost out and i would like to know where to buy some! thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30909921091088263102007-07-15T11:02:00.000+12:002007-07-15T11:02:00.000+12:00I see them on eBay from time to time. Also I think...I see them on eBay from time to time. Also I think try Jetpens, maybe Penwish too. They might get it in for you.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-80609654518046958522007-07-15T09:43:00.000+12:002007-07-15T09:43:00.000+12:00I've been using the ish lead for a while, and I'm ...I've been using the ish lead for a while, and I'm almost out. I'm trying to find a place to purchase the 0.7mm lead. I did find a place to purchase the 0.5mm, but would like to stick with the 0.7mm. If you have a place of purchase I would be eternally greatful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-53864124110149690952007-07-08T18:20:00.000+12:002007-07-08T18:20:00.000+12:00Sorry kiwi-d, I missed your reply...for several mo...Sorry kiwi-d, I missed your reply...for several months clearly.<BR/><BR/>The UNI leads are much nicer to write with, and erase a lot better than the Pentel leads. They are pretty soft and break a lot though. As long as I'm careful and keep the lead length really short I can use the UNI lead like the Pentels.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950793051872937113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-63631416271905705232007-02-01T18:38:00.000+13:002007-02-01T18:38:00.000+13:00Hello Mark
Thanks for your comment. I'd be very in...Hello Mark<br />Thanks for your comment. I'd be very interested to hear back on how the -ish leads go compared to Pentel, re erasing and strength.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-38050305437266298792007-02-01T08:13:00.000+13:002007-02-01T08:13:00.000+13:00Interesting. Came across your blog via Google. I...Interesting. Came across your blog via Google. I use the <a href="https://www.pentelstore.com/catalog/index.php?grp=762">Pentel colored leads</a> currently. However, they basically don't erase. You can scrub pretty hard with an art eraser and get about 70% off, but it still leaves enough that writing over it is confusing. I'll give these a try. <br />The 0.7mm from Pentel also break very Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950793051872937113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-3500455495861601962007-01-13T10:48:00.000+13:002007-01-13T10:48:00.000+13:00Hmmm.....Very interesting. I know that Pilot and P...Hmmm.....Very interesting. I know that Pilot and Pentel make a variety of coloured leads refills ( in fluorescents and metallics as well ) but I should check into this more. I've been experimenting with non-repro blue copying / enlarging of my pencils to save having to erase my pencil work on inked black & white illustrations with some success. A mechanical pencil with an appropriate hardness Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com