STAEDTLER mechanical pencil leads Mars micro carbon, 0.5 mm, hardness grade B, 12 pieces

These high-quality mechanical pencil leads produce a beautiful dark stroke that doesn't break easily.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍⁠ With 12 leads per tube, you'll enjoy long-lasting writing, and the B grade draws smoothly.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍⁠

When do you need lead refills?
Lead refills are essential when your mechanical pencil runs out and you want to keep drawing or writing. These refills ensure you always have a sharp point without having to sharpen, ideal for precision work, technical drawing or simply everyday writing.

Why choose 0.5 mm thickness?
The 0.5 mm thickness is a widely used standard size that fits most mechanical pencils. This thickness gives you enough strength not to break easily, while still allowing you to draw fine lines. It is the golden mean between precision and durability.

What does hardness grade B mean?
Hardness grade B stands for a soft graphite core that produces dark, rich lines. These leads release more pigment than harder varieties, so your drawings and notes stand out well. B leads are perfect for artistic work, sketching, or when you want your handwriting to be clearly visible.

Practical stock for long-term use
With 12 leads in one box, you have enough supply for a long time. The leads come in a handy tube dispenser that you can easily store and take with you. Always check whether your mechanical pencil is suitable for 0.5 mm leads before ordering - most modern mechanical pencils support this standard size.