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.

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.

A: it's very easy - the whole eraser cap can be taken off for refilling.

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.

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.

A: The pencils have a textured grip design that provides comfort and control during writing.

A: These mechanical pencils are suggested for ages 10 years and up, making them ideal for students.

A: The package includes three erasers, one for each mechanical pencil.

A: Yes, the side lead advance mechanism allows you to load lead without losing your grasp.

A: The mechanical pencils have a lead size of 0.5mm, suitable for precise writing.

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.