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Have a 2-pack of Clearpoint mechanical pencils, and CANNOT figure out how to load lead (0.5mm) into the pencil. Have gone to various websites, watched YouTube videos, and just spent the last 30 minutes with tweezers trying to get that white piece out.&nbsp;
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Mrs. W</div>
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Well, I'm starting to believe it just isn't possible. In this household, 3 adults have attempted this, one has an engineering background, and the other is a jet pilot. No one was able to do it. My observation is that the pencil is an expensive throw-away after the factory-installed lead (which I suspect was inserted while the pencil was disassembled prior to manufacture) expires.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FormerFanofPaperMate</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-06-30</div>
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How does the lead retract?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: dumb?</div>
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Hi! Thank you for your question! To retract the lead, please press the top of the pencil and push the lead back in. Hope that helps! Paper Mate Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Papermate® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-11-18</div>
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How do I put the lead in the pencil?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Dianne</div>
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Hi Dianne, The lead should go on the tip of the pencil. Press your top and then the lead will go nicely through the tip. I hope this helps. Have a great day! Paper Mate Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Papermate® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-06-29</div>
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What is the exact diameter of the eraser?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: CraftyM</div>
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Hi, CraftyM. Please contact us directly by clicking the headset icon on the upper right part of our website and dial the phone number associated in your country. We are looking forward to hear from you!
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Paper Mate Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2023-09-11</div>
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How do u put the eraser back on on the clear point mech pencils
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Locs 79</div>
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Hi, Locs79. We advise you to twist the top part of the pencils so that the eraser will come up. Have a nice day!
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Paper Mate Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2023-09-08</div>
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Are there eraser refills for this exact model? Just the erasers not including the colored led ones&nbsp;
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Beo69</div>
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Eraser refills for Paper Mate Clearpoint Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencils are included in a mechanical pencil set, and currently not available for individual purchase.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Papermate® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2023-02-03</div>
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