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. 

Pentel Ain Stone (40 pcs., 0.50 mm, HB)
Pencil leads
CHF3.90

Pentel Ain Stone

40 pcs., 0.50 mm, HB

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.
 

Pentel AinStein (10 pcs., 0.20 mm, HB)
Pencil leads
Quantity discount
CHF4.65 per piece for 3 units

Pentel AinStein

10 pcs., 0.20 mm, HB

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!. 

Caran d'Ache Technograph refills (12 pcs., 2 mm, HB)
Pencil leads
CHF19.–

Caran d'Ache Technograph refills

12 pcs., 2 mm, HB

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.
 

Pica Replacement refills (10 pcs., 2.80 mm)
Pencil leads
CHF16.90

Pica Replacement refills

10 pcs., 2.80 mm

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. 

Pica Special refills (10 pcs., 2.80 mm)
Pencil leads
CHF10.47

Pica Special refills

10 pcs., 2.80 mm

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. 

Pica DRY refills green (10 pcs., 2.80 mm)
Pencil leads
Quantity discount
CHF9.40 per piece for 3 units

Pica DRY refills green

10 pcs., 2.80 mm

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)
Pencil leads
−7%
CHF3.90 was CHF4.20

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)
Pencil leads
Quantity discount
CHF3.65 per piece for 3 units

Faber-Castell Refill Super Polymer 0.5 mm, Black

24 pcs., 0.50 mm, HB