Thank you both for these recommendations! On Mon, 19 Jan 2026, Charlie Ma wrote:
> Do you want to make small precise marks? then use thinner lead. For some > applications I use sizes down to 0.3mm. But anything 0.5mm or less you > should look into pencils that cushion the lead to prevent breakage (I like > the Zebra Del Guard > <https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-DelGuard-Mechanical-Pencil-0.3-mm-Black/pd/15074?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21836990838&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ty4S8kmwd3u23ZwtPcHTUnFGsE&gclid=CjwKCAiAybfLBhAjEiwAI0mBBhK5Is3RcfCRexzj-W7S1q60STaoFpBcnXQpwl2joHSY2ZybEoXcfRoC5M4QAvD_BwE>). > The Uni Kuru Toga Advance > <https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Advance-Upgrade-Model-Mechanical-Pencil-0.5-mm-Gun-Metallic/pd/29319> > also cushions the lead a bit (as part of its auto-sharp mechanism), though > not as well as the Del Guard. > I had never heard of the Zebra Del Guard, but I am now trying it (0.3mm), and I think it might be my new favourite pencil. Thank you, Charlie! On Tue, 13 Jan 2026, Kieren MacMillan wrote: > I use a Staedtler Mars Technico 2mm Lead Holder like this: > > https://www.staples.ca/products/977655-en-staedtler-mars-technico-2mm-lead-holder-metal-grip > Kieren, I may give this one a try as well. Thanks again, Gabriel This message is a very belated reply to the following thread: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-user/2026-01/msg00099.html
