My “go to” writing tool is this lovely Pentel Kerry Mechanical Pencil. Check out the shiny blue barrel! I’ve been using this balanced click pencil every single day for years without a hitch. Deep down, I often wish that I enjoyed writing with an ink pen due to its relative permanence. But, I just love the smooth feel of graphite gliding across my notebook!

This lovely Pentel Kerry mechanical pencil has a blue barrel and 0.5mm lead. More color options and lead sizes are available. You can also refill the eraser. The sturdy, removable cap protects the lead during travel and offers a perfect balance when in use.