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− | [[File:Auto-Advance pencils.JPG|thumb|right|Some auto-advance pencils. Left to right: two different models of Faber-Castell Grip Matic, a Faber-Castell Poly Matic, a BIC AI, and two Maped Automatic (0.5mm and 0.7mm)]] | + | [[File:Auto-Advance pencils.JPG|thumb|right|Some auto-advance pencils. Left to right: two different models of [[Faber-Castell]] Grip Matic, a [[Faber-Castell]] Poly Matic, a BIC AI, and two Maped Automatic (0.5mm and 0.7mm)]] |
'''Auto-advance''' or '''auto-feed''' [[mechanical pencil|mechanical pencils]] don't need any action to advance the lead because of their particular mechanism: a spring-loaded sliding sleeve (usually a plastic cone) pushes out more lead every time it is pressed and released from the paper. | '''Auto-advance''' or '''auto-feed''' [[mechanical pencil|mechanical pencils]] don't need any action to advance the lead because of their particular mechanism: a spring-loaded sliding sleeve (usually a plastic cone) pushes out more lead every time it is pressed and released from the paper. | ||
In order to work, it is required to write with a very little amount of lead coming outside the tip, and practically to drag the lead sleeve on the paper. | In order to work, it is required to write with a very little amount of lead coming outside the tip, and practically to drag the lead sleeve on the paper. | ||
Most of the time these pencils are also provided with a push button mechanism, and can be used in the classical way. | Most of the time these pencils are also provided with a push button mechanism, and can be used in the classical way. | ||
− | [[File:Auto-Advance-Only pencils.JPG|thumb|right|Examples of auto-advance pencils that are not provided with a push button mechanism. Top to bottom: a | + | [[File:Auto-Advance-Only pencils.JPG|thumb|right|Examples of auto-advance pencils that are not provided with a push button mechanism. Top to bottom: a Paper Mate Advancer, a Fila Temagraph Automatic, and a M&G Comrade]] |
== Auto-advance pencil models == | == Auto-advance pencil models == | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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− | ! Brand !! Model name !! Additional Features | + | ! Brand !! Model name !! Additional Features / information |
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| Ohto || Auto Sharp || | | Ohto || Auto Sharp || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Ohto || Horizon || [[Double-Knock mechanism|Double-knock mechanism]] with side button to retract the tip; metal body | | Ohto || Horizon || [[Double-Knock mechanism|Double-knock mechanism]] with side button to retract the tip; metal body | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Ohto || No-Noc || metal body | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Ohto || Radial || Spring loaded clip; metal body; radial tyre shaped rubber grip | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Faber-Castell]] || Grip Matic || | | [[Faber-Castell]] || Grip Matic || | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Faber-Castell || Poly Matic || Twist-extendable eraser | + | | [[Faber-Castell]] || DS Matic || |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Faber-Castell]] || Poly Matic || Twist-extendable eraser | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Faber-Castell]] || TK Matic <ref name="moramaxcomment">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4vxcjXoJ3o&lc=Ugx7BXsMRUTQN3VLcqN4AaABAg Moramax's comment] on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4vxcjXoJ3o memm's Orenznero video]</ref> || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Faber-Castell]] || Alpha Matic <ref name="moramaxcomment" /> || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Maped || Automatic || | | Maped || Automatic || | ||
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| Pentel || Orenznero || Orenz system to prevent lead breakage; also available in super-thin 0.2mm lead size (as for the Orenz family) | | Pentel || Orenznero || Orenz system to prevent lead breakage; also available in super-thin 0.2mm lead size (as for the Orenz family) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Porsche Design || Porsche Design automatic <ref name="moramaxcomment" />|| Made by Faber-Castell |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Zebra || Frisha || [[Shaker mechanism]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Paper Mate || Auto Advance || | ||
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− | | | + | | Paper Mate || Advancer || Auto-advancement only; disposable pencil (not refillable) |
|- | |- | ||
| Fila || Temagraph Automatic || Auto-advancement only | | Fila || Temagraph Automatic || Auto-advancement only | ||
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− | [[Category: | + | ==References and Notes== |
− | [[Category:Mechanical | + | {{Reflist}} |
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+ | [[Category:Pencil]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Mechanical Pencil]] | ||
+ | {{#set: was featured=2018/10/15}} |
Revision as of 08:51, 9 April 2019
Auto-advance or auto-feed mechanical pencils don't need any action to advance the lead because of their particular mechanism: a spring-loaded sliding sleeve (usually a plastic cone) pushes out more lead every time it is pressed and released from the paper. In order to work, it is required to write with a very little amount of lead coming outside the tip, and practically to drag the lead sleeve on the paper. Most of the time these pencils are also provided with a push button mechanism, and can be used in the classical way.
Auto-advance pencil models
Brand | Model name | Additional Features / information |
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Ohto | Auto Sharp | |
Ohto | Horizon | Double-knock mechanism with side button to retract the tip; metal body |
Ohto | No-Noc | metal body |
Ohto | Radial | Spring loaded clip; metal body; radial tyre shaped rubber grip |
Faber-Castell | Grip Matic | |
Faber-Castell | DS Matic | |
Faber-Castell | Poly Matic | Twist-extendable eraser |
Faber-Castell | TK Matic [1] | |
Faber-Castell | Alpha Matic [1] | |
Maped | Automatic | |
BIC | AI | Shaker mechanism with lead lock when the lead sleeve is retracted |
Pilot | Automac | Double-knock mechanism; metal body |
Pentel | Orenznero | Orenz system to prevent lead breakage; also available in super-thin 0.2mm lead size (as for the Orenz family) |
Porsche Design | Porsche Design automatic [1] | Made by Faber-Castell |
Zebra | Frisha | Shaker mechanism |
Paper Mate | Auto Advance | |
Paper Mate | Advancer | Auto-advancement only; disposable pencil (not refillable) |
Fila | Temagraph Automatic | Auto-advancement only |
M&G | Comrade | Auto-advancement only; side button to retract the lead |
Dixon Ticonderoga | Sensematic+ | Auto-advancement only |
Magic House | Autolead Pencil | Auto-advancement only |
Eberhard Faber | EFAmatic | Auto-advancement only |