NicPro super cheap MP (but is it any good)

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I recently picked up some NicPro mechanical pencils off of AliExpress. They ran me $1.42 plus shipping. I got two delivered for $5.18.

These are not terrible pencils. They have a strong clip, decent knurling, brass clutch and a retractable tip. I haven’t determined if this is a sliding guide pipe. It does slide back in but not as easily as a true sliding guide pipe would be expected.

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Interestingly enough, the body will also accept a P200 internal. The retractable tip functions fine. This may be a cheap solution to harden a P200 for more rugged use.

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A quick click test shows that after 10 clicks it is not as precise as the P200.

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EDIT - I do not know if MROOFUL is the manufacturer or the distributor.

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MR.AWFUL (seriously, what’s up with these ALLCAPS names) seems to be the same as the Nicpro pencils which are easily available on Amazon for a little bit more. Good to know that they are decent quality.

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I was thinking the exact same thing :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

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I’ve bought two NICPRO sets from Amazon. Looks identical. I am having some slippage issues with one after not so much use, but I haven’t gone in and cleaned the clutch yet so it may be no big deal. Overall they don’t suck and they especially don’t suck as a value proposition. The black ones look especially nice.

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Not slidding but retracting sleeve, it’s just to make it pocket safe.

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