Staedtler - Riptide Mechanical Pencil Sets

Riptide Mechanical Pencil Sets

0.5 mm / set of 3
SKU: 55357
MPN: 984 05ABK3
0.5 mm, set of 3
List: $3.30
$2.64
SAVE 20%
0.7 mm / set of 3
SKU: 55521
MPN: 984 07ABK3
0.7 mm, set of 3
List: $3.30
$2.64
SAVE 20%

Sketch comfortably for hours with rubberized grip and smooth lead advance

Mechanical pencils need to perform consistently whether you're sketching in a café or drafting at a desk, and Staedtler designed these around that reality. Riptide pencils combine lightweight barrels with rubberized grips that maintain control during extended drawing sessions without causing hand fatigue. The sliding sleeve mechanism protects the lead tip when the pencil isn't in use, no more broken leads in your bag or stabbed pockets, then retracts smoothly when you're ready to work.

The lead advance system operates reliably through thousands of clicks, delivering consistent line quality from initial concept sketches through refined technical drawings. Large integrated erasers handle corrections without requiring separate tools, while metal pocket clips secure the pencils to sketchbooks or shirt pockets. Each set includes three mechanical pencils plus six bonus eraser refills, providing backup supplies for sustained use.

Choose 0.5mm for precise line work and detailed illustration, or 0.7mm for bolder sketching and general drawing. Both sizes deliver the performance serious drawing demands at a price point that makes keeping multiple pencils in rotation practical. Economical doesn't mean compromised, these pencils maintain the reliability and control that technical work requires.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Sliding sleeve protects pockets and bags
  • Rubberized grip ensures control and comfort
  • Smooth, reliable lead advance system
  • Large eraser with 6 bonus refills
  • Metal pocket clip for secure carry
  • Available in .5mm or .7mm lead sizes
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