Metric sized pens and pencils

ProductExamples of brandsExamples of sizes
PensMany0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 1 mm
PencilsManyLead dia.: 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.9 mm
Lead len.: 60 mm

Pens

Pens have tip widths such as 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, and 1 mm. Here are some examples. Note that widths for ball-point pens generally refer to the diameter of the ball, while widths for other pens often refer to the width of the pen stroke.

Pens

Pencils

Pencils have lead in widths such as 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, and 0.9 mm and replacement lead lengths such as 60 mm. For example:

Lead

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