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BIC Corporation - BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Hard Lead, 12/Pack (41174/MV711)
Average customer rating
4.8
(4,408 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,408 reviews
5 Stars
3,818
4 Stars
500
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
15
1 Star
5
99%of customers recommend this product.
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69 out of
70)
Customer Reviews for BIC Corporation - BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Hard Lead, 12/Pack (41174/MV711)
Customer Rating
3
BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencils
on September 18, 2016
Posted by: co60628
from Belmont, NC
Verified Purchase:No
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using BIC Velocity mechanical pencils for a month, I feel I've gotten a very good idea of their quality and worth. I have used them myself, my children have used them to complete their homeschool assignments, and my students have used them during tutoring. They're very sturdy, with excellent quality lead and fantastic little erasers that erase cleanly. My children and students love picking out which color they want to use. They sell for a reasonable price, so I'm not worried when one goes missing. I've only found one problem with the pencils that has appeared in every single one we've used. The metal base where the lead comes out doesn't stay put. It pushes back up inside the shaft of the pencil when pressure is applied. It appears to be a technical design flaw, but it makes those pencils unusable. I'd love to continue using these pencils when they correct this flaw.
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
3
Basic pencils
on September 6, 2016
Posted by: aelzy84
from Gainesville, TX
Verified Purchase:No
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These were just like any other type of mechanical pencil. There wasn't anything really special about these. They work and write and hold up just like any other brand pencil does. They came in basic colors, rainbow. I looked at them in several different stores and they are just basic color. They could have came in neat exotic colors or patterns. They could have changed the shape where your fingers rest. The best part was the extra erasers and led. You never have enough of that. Come on BIC get creative, add some new color and style. Make a potential buyer love these with new patterns or designs like marble, ty dye, neon colors or houndstooth.
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Great pencil, fewer lead breaks!
on January 16, 2020
Posted by: Kirsty S
from Alabaster, AL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These mechanical pencils are fantastic. I've used them daily and i don't have near as many lead breaks as I've experienced with other brands. The grip on the pencil is also great and makes for a smooth writing experience. This is now my go to mechanical pencil.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
1
Broken Lead
on August 30, 2016
Posted by: Niceven007
from Dallas, GA
Verified Purchase:No
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Apparently some kids just write really hard.. I cannot begin to tell you how many times during a homework session with my daughter and her friends that I heard the lead go pop pop. These kids must write with the force of bull in a china shop because while the pencils looked cool, they certainly couldn't hold up to the constant writing they were doing for math problems. I think I'll try the wooden pencils more
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
4
Good pencil
on December 28, 2019
Posted by: Tymha
from NY, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I liked this pencil a lot. It was very easy to use and it writes with ease. The lead in the pencil is easy to replace. What else can I say if you need a mechanical pencil, this is a great one to have in your pencil case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
4
Love the grip
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Terry IN
I am finally enjoying using a mechanical pencil with my puzzle books again. The rubberized grip does the trick. The weight and size of the pencil are just right. I like the multiple colors that come in the package. I do have one issue and that is with the eraser. When I erase an entry, some of the lead stays on the eraser. Then the next time I erase, the previous lead that is on the eraser transfers to the paper. It can be quite messy trying to get the old lead off of the page. Otherwise I thoroughly enjoy these mechanical pencils. Thank you also for including extra lead and erasers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
BIC Velocity Is The Pencil For Us
on August 17, 2016
Posted by: julietsfolly
from Lufkin, TX
Verified Purchase:No
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We go through a lot of pencils in our house with 2 budding artists and as they have gotten older we have found that mechanical pencils are the way to go and BIC Velocity is by far our favorite. The lead doesn't break as much, they are very comfortable to hold for those long drawing sessions and they come in their favorite colors!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this new mechanical pencil design
on July 24, 2016
Posted by: gumdropkat
from Milwaukie, OR
Verified Purchase:No
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The fact that these mechanical pencils can retract like a regular click pen is amazing. You may not think much of the fact at first, but how many mechanical pencil leads do you blow through with the old pencils with super fine lead? Not only do they break when you're writing just a little too hard, but they constantly break in your backpack, purse or desk drawer as you rifle around in it. This pencil is heavy duty! Plus, the erasers actually work and fully erase what you want it to. The grip is comfortable, colors are bright - great design!
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