
Top rated Pencil leads
Here’s a ranking of the top rated Pencil leads. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Pentel Ain Stone
Thanks to the ceramic cell structure, it is stronger and more break-resistant than ever before. The honeycomb system inside the lead ensures extremely high durability, making it the hardest lead in the world.

2. Pentel AinStein
Mechanical pencil leads. Replacement leads for mechanical pencils, HB, 0.2 x 60 mm. Line width: 0.2 mm. Colour: grey. Hardness HB. High stability. 10 pieces. Innovative and proven writing instruments for everyday use. The Pentel company was founded in 1946 in war-torn Japan and initially concentrated on the production of watercolour and oil paints as well as drawing pencils for kindergartens and schools.
The company's own research and development laboratory is responsible for numerous achievements in the world of writing and colouring products. Examples include the first 0.9 mm fine lead for mechanical pencils, the first fibre-tip pen "SignPen", the first rollerball pen "Ball Pentel" and the first correction fluid with a writing tip instead of a brush.

3. Caran d'Ache Technograph refills
A pencil for uninterrupted drawing or writing. In an office or design studio, different tasks may require pencils of varying hardness. When writing, you will likely need a harder pencil, while for drawing, a softer one is preferable. The replacement leads from the Swiss company Caran d'Ache come in HB quality and are suitable for any drawing or writing. With decades of experience in manufacturing exclusive writing instruments, accessories, and art supplies, Caran d'Ache has designed a perfect pencil. It is of the highest quality and guarantees a smooth writing experience. You can be sure that the tip will not break unexpectedly. Please note: Due to their diameter of 2 mm, these leads may not be compatible with every mechanical pencil on the market. Get the ideal lead for your pencil!.

4. Pica refill
Delivery contents:
- 10x Pica DRY replacement leads graphite water-soluble multi-use 10 pcs. (4030)
Product description:
The Pica Dry graphite lead is suitable for almost all surfaces. The substrate can be wet or dry, smooth, rough, dusty, oily, light, or dark. The markings can be wiped off wet from smooth surfaces. The leads are pre-sharpened and stored in a practical Pica Dry plastic box.
Technical specifications:
Length: 125 mm
Diameter: 2.8 mm
Weight: 30 g
For commercial use, please observe the building regulations!.

5. Pica Replacement refills
The Pica replacement leads 4050/SB are specifically designed for the Pica Dry Longlife Automatic Pencil and offer a high-quality solution for precise markings. With a hardness of H, these graphite leads are ideal for fine and detailed work on a variety of surfaces. The leads are available in a convenient set of 10 pieces and come in a sturdy transparent packaging that allows for easy access. The special thickness of the leads makes them excellent for applications in the wood and furniture industry, while they can also be used on other materials such as stone and concrete. These replacement leads are not suitable for glass-smooth, glossy surfaces, but they provide excellent performance on treated wood and laminate. The Pica replacement leads are a reliable choice for anyone who values precision and quality.
- Special hardness H for fine markings
- Suitable for a variety of surfaces, including wood, stone, and concrete
- Sturdy plastic case protects against lead breakage
- Not wet wipeable, ideal for dry applications
- Diameter of 2.8 mm for precise line width.

6. Pica Special refills
The Pica Dry special leads are suitable for use on almost all surfaces, whether smooth or rough, dry or damp, dusty or oily. The water jet-resistant leads are particularly suitable for marking when wet cutting tiles and stone. The Pica Dry special leads are chloride-free.

7. Pica Dry
Delivery contents:
- 10x Pica DRY replacement leads water-soluble yellow (4032)
Product description:
The Pica Dry replacement leads are suitable for almost all surfaces. The substrate can be wet or dry, smooth, rough, dusty, oily, light, or dark. The markings can be wiped off wet from smooth surfaces. The leads are already sharpened and stored in the practical Pica Dry plastic box.
Technical specifications:
Manufacturer: Pica Marker
Manufacturer designation: 4032
Length: 125 mm
Diameter: 2.8 mm
Weight: 30 g
For commercial use, please observe the building regulations!.

8. Pica DRY refills green
Spare refill set Pica DRY
green
for almost all surfaces, ideal for wet cutting of tiles and stone, chloride-free, leads already sharpened, protect from temperatures above 40°C, in the practical and robust plastic box, available as: Cases with 10 leads each: blue, white or green, Case with 8 leads assorted: 3 blue, 2 white, 3 green.

9. Faber-Castell Refill Super Polymer 0.7 mm, HB, Black
Super-polymer fineline lead, HB, 0.7 mm, set of 2. The super polymer fine leads are extra break-resistant and deep black. Clean and easy refilling with the aid of a practical refill tool.

Faber-Castell Refill Super Polymer 0.7 mm, HB, Black
24 pcs., 0.70 mm, HB
10. Faber-Castell Refill Super Polymer 0.5 mm, Black
Fine lead super-polymer 0.5 mm HB 2x BK. Container with filling aid. Suitable for drawing media: paper. Lead thickness: 0.5 mm. Hardness designation: HB. Lead writing color: black. Content packaging: blister card 2x 12 fine leads.

Faber-Castell Refill Super Polymer 0.5 mm, Black
24 pcs., 0.50 mm, HB