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Paper Mate Clear Point 3pk #2 Mechanical Pencils with Eraser & Refill 0.5mm Green/Blue/Purple: School Supplies, Plastic

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$8.39 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Mechanical pencils create clear, precise lines every time
  • Side lead advance lets you load lead without losing your grasp
  • Range of colorful barrels add a dimension of fun
  • Soft grip design adds comfort and ease
  • Jumbo twist eraser makes erasing clean and easy
  • Includes three 0.5mm mechanical pencils, 3 erasers, and 1 lead refill set
  • Colors may vary

Description

With the feel of a pen and the look and performance of a pencil, Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils are the clear choice for smooth, easy writing. These pencils feature a convenient side-click advance mechanism on the barrel that advances the lead with just a click for uninterrupted performance. The textured grip provides comfort and control during long writing sessions, while the jumbo twist-up eraser lets you easily correct mistakes without any smudges or tearing. Finally, a wide range of fashion barrels keeps writing fun! Use these Paper Mate mechanical pencils as drafting pencils for clean, accurate lines or stock up for your school supplies so you never have to worry about a broken pencil tip. Each order includes 3 mechanical pencils, 3 erasers, and 1 lead (0.5mm) refill set.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Features: Erasable, Eraser, Pocket Clip
Point size: 0.5mm
Lead Type: No. 2
Includes: Eraser, Lead
Package Quantity: 3
Material: Plastic
TCIN: 14462884
UPC: 071641009790
Item Number (DPCI): 081-02-0380
Origin: Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 7.8 inches length x 5 inches width x 0.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.16 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: Virgin Islands, U.S., United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Northern Mariana Islands, Guam (see also separate entry under GU), APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: How do you load lead into Papermate clearpoint lead pencil

submitted by Herb - 8 years ago
  • A: it's very easy - the whole eraser cap can be taken off for refilling.

    submitted bysim - 8 years ago
  • A: rather than pull out the eraser, you have to pull off the whole back end, which, I think, is always the plastic part that is colored and includes the clip that says "papermate." hope that helps.

    submitted bykathleen - 8 years ago
  • A: Hi, Herb! To refill the lead of Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil, unscrew the top of the barrel (colored part of the pencil) and insert the new lead. Screw the top portion of the barrel back. Click the pencil a few times to advance the lead.

    submitted bytargetcom - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does the grip and/or eraser contain latex?

submitted by Marie - 7 years ago
  • A: No, neither does. I am very sensitive to latex (not quite a full blown allergy but close) and these are the only mechanical pencils I will use.

    submitted byliza - 7 years ago
  • A: Hi, Marie. Any product offered by Paper Mate that is latex-free will have the latex-free claim prominently displayed on the packaging and/or disclosed in the product details on the website. If you do not see the latex-free claim, we cannot guarantee that the product has not been exposed to latex in the manufacturing process.

    submitted bytargetcom - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Description says .7mm but packaging says .5mm

submitted by Tammy - 3 years ago
  • A: The featured pack of Paper Mate Clearpoint with UPC Number 071641009790 contains 0.5 mm mechanical pencils. Direct communication with the retailer is also helpful when confirming the size they will send.

    submitted bytargetcom - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Summary of reviews

These mechanical pencils have been a favorite for many years due to their durability and comfort. However, recent design changes have led to issues with lead breakage and malfunctioning mechanisms. While some guests still appreciate their sturdiness and comfort, others have experienced significant problems with lead advancement and overall reliability.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.5 out of 5 stars with 341 reviews
    value: 3.42 out of 5
    quality: 3.49 out of 5
    60% would recommend
    38 recommendations

    Don't buy these

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Anonymous - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    These broke almost immediately. Wish I had the packaging so I could return them.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Pencil breaks easily

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Halls92 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I loved these pencils in my school days, but won't be buying them again. We bought a pack one week ago and within that week 2 out of the 3 have broken.
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    Poor quality, lead breaks and retracts

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Tsunami - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Pencils continually break off lead or the lead will go back up into the pencil. They are terrible and frustrating and I would return them if I hadn’t tossed the package.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Broken

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Annoymous - 6 months ago
    Came broken. I’m so disappointed.
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    Terrible

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    MaRi - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I used to love these pecils I thought they were the best but now they make them so cheap they broke the first time I used them ALL 3! They also feel less sturdy and charge even more. I had to throw all three away as nothing I did would get them to work more then once before clicking for more lead. I don't know if I got a defective pack or what but this NEVER happend before and I have been buying these since 2006. NEVER buying again I might as well burn 8$ infront of my eyes.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Pencils

    3 out of 5 stars
    Katie G - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    I have been using these pencils for years. They are my favorite. I love 0.5 lead. However, these don’t “grasp” lead very well
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    Work Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    cairo - 1 year ago
    These pencils work great for writing in my lesson planner. My daughter also likes them as they don't break easy when she writes hard.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    missing item

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    aracely - 1 year ago
    it’s missing the lead pack it brought
    value: 2 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
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    Must have for high schoolers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mommyof5327 - 1 year ago
    These are my teenagers must have pencils for school each year! I like the fact that they last long and aren’t super expensive!
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    love it :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    ave - 2 years ago
    i’ve had this for over a year and this is the only kind of mechanical pencil i’ll use lol
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    paper mate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    laurica - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
    good deal will buy again
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Randomly Works, Randomly Doesn't

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    thisismyscreenname - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    When I first bought these they seemed okay, but then in the middle of a math test the pencil stopped working. Thankfully I had a different brand pencil. The pencils continue to randomly work or not work. The tip breaks often, and sometimes spins while I write. One of my classmates bought the same pencils and he has the same complaints.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 3 years ago
    Hi, thisismyscreenname. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate, and sorry to hear that the tip of your Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils often breaks, and spins when you write. Please contact Paper Mate directly to have your concern resolved. We look forward to assisting you!
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    A shadow of their former self

    2 out of 5 stars
    Note Taker - 3 years ago
    I have been buying these particular pencils for probably half a decade now, they lasted a long time until some of the plastic parts wore off or broke off and they started to get the the point of needing to be replaced. I'm not saying that they were perfect- the cap needed a better mechanism to stay on, the rubber at the end has worn off on me before. All I'm saying is that nothing else worked better at this price point. However, at some point in the past year Paper Mate decided to redesign these. And I'm not opposed to that, but within just a few strokes of using these new pencils the lead breaks. No matter if you use light pressure or hold it at the right angle. if you do something wrong the lead breaks. I noticed that these pencils were slightly different than the ones that I had bought before. You can see in the photos how they change the cap and the logo on the pencil but it is almost identical. I did manage to figure out the problem... the lead wiggles just a little bit at the end of the pencil, it's very hard to see, but it is just enough that the lead will break if it catches on something, like when you try to write with it. there is play in the metal tip so that when you are writing with it the friction on the paper creates enough leverage to break the lead. In the redesign, Paper mate forgot to actually make these pencils work like pencils. they're frustrating to work with and are a complete waste of your money. Do not buy them! TL;DR: Pencil lead has too much play at the end of the tip so that the lead breaks VERY easily when you use it. It didn't do this before they redesigned it. Do NOT waste your money on them.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 3 years ago
    Hi. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate. We are sorry to hear your Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil breaks, finding it unsatisfactory. Please contact Paper Mate directly to have your concerns addressed. Stay safe!
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    DONT BUY

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Stella - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Description says 0.7 and picture says 0.5! Now I’m stuck with cheap 0.5 led that breaks ever word I try to write.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 3 years ago
    Hi, Stella. Thank you for sharing your review with Paper Mate. We are sorry to hear you received a different product from what was described. It is recommended to directly contact the retailer, so appropriate actions can be taken. We trust you'll get a satisfactory outcome!
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Lead mechanism malfunction

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Ahernandez - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I have bought these mechanical pencils on numerous occasions, for some reason they break when I attempt to load more lead. The mechanism to push the lead out stops working, the button you click doesn’t work anymore and it doesn’t push the lead out. I’m uncertain as to why, I put one piece of lead in at a time, and it just stops working- which is really frustrating. I have 3 pencils that are fairly new that I am unable to use now. I really like the comfort of these pencils, and the length of the eraser- obviously just not if I can’t use it.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 3 years ago
    Hi. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate, and sorry to hear your Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil is not working properly. Please reach out to Paper Mate directly to have your concern resolved. Let's turn this experience around for you!
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Pencil pens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Katha - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Got them for my granddaughter, she liked them , she erases a lot.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Bad design

    2 out of 5 stars
    lee - 3 years ago
    I love a good pencil, but this is not it. The button for dispensing the led being in the middle means it sometimes gets clicked accidentally while writing, and then the led snaps off or the metal piece at the tip retracts and the led snaps off. Happens too much and makes writing a pain, especially if rushing through a timed test.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 3 years ago
    Hi, Lee. Thanks for sharing your review with Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils. We are sorry to hear that our side-action lead advance is inconvenient to you. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our products. Don't worry, your concern will be communicated to the Brand. Stay safe!
    value: 3 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
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    The Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Jocelyn - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I love these mechanical pencils. They're thicker which allows the lead not to break with bumps. I find they don't get jammed either.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Pencils all malfunctionand have to be tossed out

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Snazzylizard - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I really liked the way these pencils write, but for about the last year they all stop working with a few weeks of use. I’ve bought this product two different times (at least 6 months apart) and each time the pencils quit working at the part where you push the button to get more lead out. It won’t click all the way and no lead is fed to the tip of the pencil. I’ve taken the pencils apart to troubleshoot, put new 0.5 lead in, but nothing fixes the issue and I have to throw the pencils away once they do this. Due to this happening with all of the pencils, even though they were bought months apart, it seems to be a product issue and not a fluke or a bad batch.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 4 years ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our product. Your feedback will be communicated to the team. Should you need product assistance, do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-346-3278.
    value: 3 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
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    Design flaw

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    MamaHeather - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
    The comfort grip is quite nice and bulky. But I cannot get the eraser to stay in place which drives me mad. Every time I press on the eraser, it retracts making it utterly worthless.
    1 reply from targetcom team - 4 years ago
    Hi there! We are sorry to know that the eraser of the Clearpoint mechanical pencils does not stay in place. Please give our consumer care team a call at 1-800-346-3278 and we will have this addressed. For your convenience, we are available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST.
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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