If you’re constantly dealing with lead jams and broken leads,
it’s time to try the unbreakable mechanical pencil: the Zebra DelGuard.
It’s a bold claim, but this pencil has a two-part system
that makes it virtually impossible to break the lead -- no matter how you hold it.
Technology
Here’s how it works:
first, a spring in the barrel lets the lead slide back into the pencil
if too much vertical pressure is applied.
Second, another spring in the tip extends the lead guard
to protect the lead when too much sideways pressure is applied.
Another feature Zebra added for extra protection is a lead guard near the pencil tip.
This piece also allows you to use up more of the lead.
Now let’s take a look at the DelGuard lineup.
Standard
The Standard model features a translucent plastic grip
that lets you see the dual system at work.
It’s available in a variety of colors in all three tip sizes,
and patterned designs in 0.5 mm.
Starter Set
The most affordable line is the American Starter Set.
The pencil is the same as the Standard, but is only available in black, white, and blue.
The Starter Set comes with a pack of HB lead refills,
so you don’t have to purchase them separately.
Type-ER
The Type-ER has a cool feature: the eraser
extends from the top cap automatically when you turn the pencil upside down.
The eraser stays put as you’re using it
and when you get back to writing, it drops back into the cap.
Two replacement erasers are included with the pencil.
Type-GR
If you’re worried about ergonomics, try the Type-GR.
Its barrel is nice and wide, making it comfortable for most hand sizes.
Plus, it has a soft grip section with a special two-layer design
that disperses the pressure on your fingertips.
This helps minimize finger pain and fatigue during long writing sessions.
Type-Lx
The Type-Lx has a sleek, industrial look.
Its metal grip section provides a nice weight to give the pencil a low center of gravity
for a stable writing experience.
The grip is grooved for you to comfortably place your fingers.
+2C Multi Pen
The +2C Multi Pen combines the DelGuard system with two Emulsion ink refills.
Zebra Emulsion ink has the smoothness and water resistance of ballpoint ink
and the vibrancy of gel ink.
It’s a great pick for people who need to switch between ink and pencil in one convenient tool.
Special Edition: Studio Ghibli
These special edition DelGuards feature beloved Studio Ghibli characters:
Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro and Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Aren’t they the cutest?
Special Edition: Gradient
These limited edition DelGuards remind us of fluffy clouds of cotton candy!
With their fun gradient design, these pastel pencils
are just as nice to look at as to use.
Pencil Lead
DelGuard lead refills are available in the
three tip sizes (0.3, 0.5, and 0.7 mm)
and in three lead grades: HB, B, and 2B.
2B is only available in 0.5 and 0.7 mm.
Have you tried the DelGuard before?
Which model is your favorite?
Let us know in the comments below.
Thanks for watching!