Pilot Mechanical Pencil ... H1005/1003/pil50028?

[Technicolors]

Hello.

 

 

I currently own what I believe to be a Pilot H1003 that I have used for nearly 20 years now. I am looking for somewhere to purchase a 0.5 version of this pencil. I see that they are no longer in production, so I came here to ask if anyone could point me in the right direction?

 

thank you!

[stan]

Hello.

 

 

I currently own what I believe to be a Pilot H1003 that I have used for nearly 20 years now. I am looking for somewhere to purchase a 0.5 version of this pencil. I see that they are no longer in production, so I came here to ask if anyone could point me in the right direction?

 

thank you!

 

Please post photographs as they are easier to relate to than catalog or model numbers.

[Technicolors]

Thank you. Here is a picture. These were also known as Vanishing Point pencils. The tip is retractable.

 

 

 

 

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h363/TechnicoIors/PilotH-1003.jpg

[Samovar]

I bought mine about 6 years a go at Office Depot in Canada. Amazing automatic pencil! I haven't seen it anywhere in Japan where I live now.

 

 

 

Thank you. Here is a picture. These were also known as Vanishing Point pencils. The tip is retractable.

 

 

 

 

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h363/TechnicoIors/PilotH-1003.jpg

[rockydoggy]

These are, by far, my favorite retractable mechanical pencils and they're nearly impossible to find now that they're apparently out of production. I still have a couple in use (that I protect like gold).

 

Other retractables that I've found over the years include the Y & C Grip500, the Rotring Tikky (a early, retractable model), the Alvin Draft-Tec Retrac, the Rotring Initial, and the Pental Technica-X (all 0.5). Of these, I like the Initial and the Technica-X the best--they're both sturdier than the others and their retractable mechanisms works like the Pilot H1005 (ie, like a regular ballpoint pen). Unfortunately, I find that although the Initial is superior to the Technica-X in terms of materials (metal vs. plastic), it's too heavy and its metal grip can get slippery fast; the Technica-X feels more comfortable to use for long periods. All that said, the Pilot H1005 is still at the top of my list in terms of retractable pencils. Now if I could just find some more to keep as back-ups . . . .

[Technicolors]

Thanks for the replies! It's good to hear that others are at least fans of these pencils. The problem is that you all would likely keep them for yourselves if you did happen to find one. I'll still be on the lookout and if anyone has any info for where to purchase one I would appreciate it.

[rroossinck]

Good luck, Technicolor. I've been watching for them for several years now, and still haven't found one. I continue to kick myself for not buying the one on the hook at an Office Max about 5 years ago for $15. They'll pop up on eBay once in a while, but be prepared to shell out pretty big bucks for them.

[Wendell]

One of the largest dealers of out-of-production Japanese mechanical pencils is Pencils 11. If he doesn't have an H1005, he might know someone who does.

 

http://pencils11.blogspot.com/

 

Note that production quality of the H1005/3 changed over the years. Read this discussion.

 

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com/2006/08/pilot-vanishing-point-h1005-mechanical.html

[mic sat]

I still have a dozen new in the original box. Use my old ones every day.

[jacksterp]

I still have a dozen new in the original box. Use my old ones every day.

 

If I had a dozen, I'd sell him one. There is no way I would ever use a dozen of anything, except eggs, in my lifetime.

[JeanManuel]

I still have a dozen new in the original box. Use my old ones every day.

 

If I had a dozen, I'd sell him one. There is no way I would ever use a dozen of anything, except eggs, in my lifetime.

+1

[MadameForte]

I have one PILOT H1005 Retractable Vanishing Point Mechanical Pencil. It is in a very great condition, like new. I only have a single one so it is very precious. But if anyone would like to have it I will gladly sell it for 200.00 USD plus shipping. Anyone interested?

[MYU]

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