Avoid broken leads while writing with Paper Mate Clearpoint Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencils! Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils feature break-resistant, spring-loaded tips that absorb shock to reduce lead breakage. The mechanical pencils are outfitted with a 4-sided textured grip, for comfort and control. The lead is HB #2, the standard for taking tests. Finally, a jumbo refillable eraser cleanly removes lead from the page.