Amazon Basics Mechanical Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SF7CRM5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2ZF06BFTNVT2E4FVFDQP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Made in Japan still, it’s a legit pencil don’t get me wrong. I’ll write another review soon.

Also promo if you’ve bought another Amazon basics item.. 10% off.. so like 7.50 for a pencil

Recently purchased the Amazon Basics pencil after it being out of stock for a few months to see what it's like since I haven't seen or read much about it. What interested me about the pencil was the full metal body and the double knock clutch. The knurling on it is very fine with almost a smooth texture when griping it. My fingers don't slip as I don't write with much pressure so your mileage might vary. The double knock clutch is great and the tip is very sturdy with no noticeable wobble when writing. When pocket carrying the pencil, it is very hard to accidentally engage the pencil. The full metal body gives it some nice heft weighing in at 25g similar to the Rotring 600 and a center of balance 1cm above the blue ring. The internals are alright and only time will tell how well it does. The mechanism itself is brass and has a plastic lead reservoir. Overall it seems like a good pencil at under $9 and only thing that would make it better for me is if it were available in 0.9.