Zebra® Pensil Mekanik Z-Grip®, Pak 24, Ujung Sedang, 0.7 mm, Bodi Bening

These are the first pencils I’ve found where the clip actually stays put on my thick binder, and the clear barrel means I’m never caught mid-exam with an empty one. For a 24-pack at this price, it’s a no-brainer for anyone who goes through lead like I do.

I’ve been using these for note-taking at work, and the 0.7 mm lead writes smoothly without smudging. The built-in clip is really convenient for keeping one attached to my folder.

The clear barrel is honestly the best part—I can see exactly when to grab a new one before I run out mid-exam. The clip has held up great on my binder all semester, and all 24 have worked without a single jam.