.5mm Fine Line Hi Polymer Refill Lead

Pentel .5mm Mechanical Pencil Lead Applications

.5mm lead produces a fine line and is the most widely-used lead size. This lead size is ideal for accounting and general writing tasks such as notes, letters, etc. We offer Pentel .5mm lead in 4B thru 6H hardness.

Pentel Lead Hardness Use Specifications 4B Softest to 6H Hardest

Soft Lead 4B 3B 2B & B
• Creates a dark to very dark line density
• Easy to read
• Has a very smooth feel
• Ideal if you want bold, thick lines  


Medium Lead HB & F
• Creates a medium line density
• Most popular lead hardness categories
• HB lead is equivalent to a #2 pencil
• Good tensile strength
• Smooth Feel Ideal for accounting and general writing  


Hard Lead H, 2H, 3H, 4H 5H & 6H
• Creates a light to very light line density
• Exceptional tensile strength
• Ideal for drafting and engineering applications

What does the “HB” in Pentel Super Hi-Polymer HB lead stand for? "HB" is a universal term meaning "Hardness" and "Blackness". There are different levels of hardness and different levels of blackness to choose from, however, HB is known to be the standard and the equivalent to a #2 wooden pencil.

Does your refill lead actually contain lead? Pentel lead refills is made from graphite. It does not contain actual lead.