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Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Package

Conceptually, the Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match (via Amazon) seemed like an interesting idea when I saw it in pictures online.  Because I generally avoid pencils except for my Uniball Kuru Toga I really didn’t have high expectations for this offering from Paper Mate.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Components

Inside the package of the Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match there is one main pen body with a white extra large eraser and a few leads pre-loaded.  Additionally there are 4 other top clip sections and 4 other colored extra large erasers.  The idea here is that you can swap out the components for a nice mix and match experience.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Clip Swap

The caps on these swap pretty easily, and you can see in the picture above that there is a simple slot that the clip section just slips into.  It goes in and out very easily, but also feels pretty firm once it is actually in there.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Grip

One thing to be pointed out that is important here though is that the pink you see for the grip section, the and the lead advance side push button are not interchangeable.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Colors

Once you start swapping out the colors and trying different combinations, you can see the major fault of the Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match.  That major fault in my mind is that the name is very misleading.  While you can certainly mix the parts, not a damn thing about this monstrosity that even comes close to how I would define the word match.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Writing Sample

Writing with the Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm wasn’t a great experience either.  The pencil has some annoying clicks and rattles that accompany it as you write.  Although the erasers are really nice and large, there is a huge down side too.  To advance the eraser you twist the ring at the top of the pencil, however once you start erasing, the motion and pressure can actually start twisting the eraser back into the pencil.

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mix and Match 0.7mm Mess

Here is one last look at this thing before I officially throw it in the garbage.  Its a visually offensive, clunky mistake that should never have happened, apologies for exposing you to this mess.  If you wan’t a great mechanical pencil get yourself the far superior Uniball Kuru Toga (via Amazon) instead for a little less money.

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Comments

  1. 1
    Sissy says:
    July 9, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    I have to admit I enjoyed this review even more than your positive ones. Like an experienced critic reviewing a terrible movie. It’s just more fun to read!

  2. 2
    Brian Greene says:
    July 10, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    @Sissy – Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 I was in a bad mood I think when I wrote this, which was probably partly because I had to use and look at this god awful thing. 🙂

  3. 3
    Kian says:
    July 14, 2016 at 11:46 PM

    Omg! Every time I see you mention the Kuru Toga! Just priceless! And my friends have to see this review. Way too many of them use this pencil! They use that pencil all the time. A better alternative (other than the Kuru Toga of course) is the Pentel Twist Click. Same side click action, but the eraser does not go back in with too much pressure.

  4. 4
    Brian Greene says:
    July 20, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    @Kian – Maybe they have better luck with these? Maybe they found a trick to make sure the erasers don’t twist back in?

  5. 5
    Claire in Springfield says:
    July 25, 2016 at 8:35 PM

    I’ve been using this all-plastic pencil (both the 0.07mm and 0.09mm), the PaperMate ClearPoint, since it was labeled Sanford (Division of Newell Rubbermaid). They have not changed since PaperMate bought the brand, except for the addition of these bright colors. Yes, the eraser is useless, and smudges, so I keep handy several separate Pentel Clic Erasers. I love using these lightweight feel-good pencils, and have been neglecting my others including all three Blackwing Palomino woodies in three shades of darkness with the refillable eraser tops. I always reach for one of these PaperMate side-click mechanical pencils with the comfy stripey rubbery grip. I do not like the coldness, slipperiness or weight of metal in my hands. I have been mixing the tops of the new colors (hot pink, pea green, bright blue) as well as the original colors (dark red, dark green, gray) when one part breaks or fails, creating my own “monstrosity” or “god awful thing”. I found looong full-length fluorescent eraser refills for my translucent Clic Eraser holders. Dull or neutral colors and matchy-matchiness do not inspire me. Colors are cheerful. I am aware that many find real colors to be tasteless, embarrassing, even horrifying. I can hear you gagging.

  6. 6
    Kian says:
    July 25, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    Nah, it’s not that. From a high schooler’s perspective, most people would not really care for which pencils they use. I am one of the few people I know that use any stationery outside from the generic pencils/pens (see Pilot G2 and most cheaper mechanical pencils). I assume though that the Clearpoint is considerably cheaper than than the Pentel Twist Click, but I am a 0.3 mm pencil person. And yes, I have used the Kuru Toga. It’s brilliant! If only the pipe slide was available in 0.3 mm!

  7. 7
    Claire in Springfield says:
    July 27, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    Correcting my stooopid mistake: PaperMate ClearPoint pencils come in 0.05 and 0.07, not 0.09. Sorry.

  8. 8
    Jennifer says:
    July 29, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Just to leave another viewpoint – my daughter is also a senior in high school and the Paper Mate Clearpoint pencils are the only pencils she will use. We just purchased several for the upcoming school year at a cost of about $2 per piece. She apologetically said that she knew I wanted her to use better pencils but this was her favorite. She likes the big eraser and the wide grip. I think they are expensive and have let her try many different alternatives but she just keeps coming back to this brand – in the .05 version.

  9. 9
    Jim says:
    January 16, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    I loved the review but don’t agree with the conclusions – a matter of taste, I suppose with the mix-match up of different colors. I use these Clearpoint pencils all the time, 0.7 mm B, but mine are the same color cap and barrel. The features I like best are how easy the lead moves forward; the comfort of the grip; and, contrary to some commenters, I really like the way the eraser works: it’s not that tiny, pink dot type eraser that comes with most (e.g. Pentel) mechanical pencils. One drawback is the clip breaks often; that’s irritating because then the pencil can’t stay in your shirt very well. The retractable sleeve for the lead is also nice. Really, it’s a cheap comfortable never jamming usable pencil that works for me, because at work if I lose it or break it or misplace it it’s no big deal.

  10. 10
    Kim says:
    November 21, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    I know this is from almost year ago but I also feel the need to defend this pencil!
    I love the design, the only thing that bothers me is the disappearing eraser trick, but have found that really easy to get around.

    The grip is so right for long periods of writing. On others (like the toga) the pencil slides down and I find myself gripping more and more firmly, eventually ending up with a not so lovely reoccurring hand cramp.

    The grip balances the side knock for easy advancement of the lead with your thumb so that you don’t lose the flow of what you are doing. I personally hate the top lead advancement, you have to stop and click to keep going, very irritating when you’re in the flow.

    I love that the eraser is of a decent size that it is actually useful as well as being quite effective. With the coloured lead it is a little less effective the more firmly you apply lead to paper but is clean and doesn’t smudge. The twisting is great to be sure you have a nice supply of eraser, however, as others have said, it will twist back in if you don’t hold it well. The easy solution is to use the eraser as you would a pencil, simply place your index finger on the twist ring while you erase and bingo! No problem.

    Keeping the top just for the eraser is also a favourite feature. This means you can comfortably use up the eraser without compromising your ability to refill the lead. It just makes sense to have the eraser mechanism lift out so that you can easily refill the lead.

    And the coloured papermate make in the .7ml lead is so far my favourite. It is soft without breaking or being to overly smudgy (I do prefer .5ml leads but they are too hard and scratchy in colours) with a nice colour pay off. They erase quite well if you don’t press too firmly and really help to organise ideas and notes as you go and allow you to break the monotony of grey all day long.

    Overall, these are great. I love the twist mechanism and feel of the Kuru Toga, you can feel the quality oozing out of them, but the side-knock, eraser, reloading feature and grip simply can not compare for usability.

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