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BIC Corporation - BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel Edition Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead (MPNP24-BLK)
Average customer rating
4.8
(141 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 141 reviews
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for BIC Corporation - BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel Edition Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead (MPNP24-BLK)
Customer Rating
5
Write so smooth
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: Jjoan
from Pittsburgh,PA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how slender these pencils are and how they feel in my hand. I love the lead because it actually feels silky. The lead on the paper doesn’t seem to smudge when you move your hand over it. I would recommend these mechanical pencils to someone to buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
4
Bic...#1 for a reason!
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: bbjniles
from Stillwater, OK
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bic is synonymous with the production of writing utensils, and while I'm most familiar with their pens, I thought I'd give their pencils a try. And unsurprisingly, they make a great pencil too!
First it should be noted, the Xtra Sparkle refers to the casing design...it has nothing to do with the lead or actual writing. (This was obvious to me, but I thought I should make it explicit.) That said, the "sparkle" is fun, and certainly visually pleasing. Too, it sets it apart from other pencils so I can easily spot any of my pencils that have wandered off in the hands of my fellow work colleagues.
The design is classic, and it sits easy in my hand. The mechanism to advance the lead (by pushing at the eraser end) is smooth and extends at satisfying increments. The plastic is sturdy, and I've experienced no operational failures.
The lead is the standard #2...useful for almost any purpose, from test taking to art, and the writing is smooth and strong. The lead rarely breaks when used at a perfectly shallow angle. I have no complaints about the function and ability to write.
My only very small quibble is with the eraser. Because the lead leaves such a satisfactorily dark line, the erasers struggle with their task, and it can take quite a vigorous action to render the paper clean. But this is a minor complaint, and otherwise the eraser is large enough to do good duty, but not so large as to be wobbly or uncontrollable.
Overall a pencil that feels, looks, and functions well. Will recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
4
Nice pencils
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: Trishb111
from Elizabethtown KY USA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I gave these pencils 4 stars as they are really nice however they come with just a tiny piece of lead so I had to go out and buy more lead right away which isnt really a problem, these would be great got school or at home and they are really sparkly! My 11 year old granddaughter loves them! They are made of really great quality and the lead does last awhile.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Pencils
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: marl35
from Magnolia, DE
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used and loved Bic Mechanical Pencils for years and these new Xtra Smooth are the best Bic have ever made! The new #2 lead is darker and easy to see on almost any surface, including glossy calendar pages and cross stitch fabric. It erases almost completely. I wish I had these pencils when I was doing standardized test sheets - they would have made coloring those little dots so much easier!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
1st mechanical pencil
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: FajitaTX
from Bellaire, MI
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I ordered these and got them in the mail. My son asked me what it was and I handed him the package and explained that it was a mechanical pencil. He asked me how it works and I explained the general workings, but it wasn't until we opened the package and I showed him how it works that he smiled and said that it was great.
He clicked the button and started to draw with it and said that it was "pretty cool".
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Very nice!
on June 12, 2019
Posted by: Sandycue76
from Indiana
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love these Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencil‘s.............not only are they adorable but they feel great in my hand and write so smoothly! These colors are very nice and sparkly!
If you need pencils that are easy to write with and cute these are the pencils for you!!!!
If you need pencils that are easy to write with and cute these are the pencils for you!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Classic with bling
on June 13, 2019
Posted by: ColeMac
from Stuart, Fl
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Old school pencils! I dig them though especially with the colors and bling you can get now. When I was a kid they just had orange haha! Grips better than a standard pencil, it's a #2, so it can be used for tests. Love these!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com
Customer Rating
5
Stylishly cute pencil
on June 13, 2019
Posted by: ThetaylorJShow510
from Bay Area, California
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been a bic girl since I was able to write and I absolutely love my pencils. They are so adorable. I have the whole pack in my purse so if anyone needs one I can give them one right away. Bic is an awesome brand that I trust and have been using for 30 years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting shopbic.com