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product_id: 4806717
title: "Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "NZ$51"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4806717-pilot-mechanical-pencil-s20-0-5mm-deep-red-dr5
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Premium birch wood body Refillable & sustainable 0.5mm precision lead Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** NZ$51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Write your future in style with the Pilot S20 – where precision meets natural elegance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4806717-pilot-mechanical-pencil-s20-0-5mm-deep-red-dr5)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision 0.5mm Lead:** Achieve flawless, sharp lines with the professional-grade 0.5mm lead perfect for detailed writing and sketching.
- • **Sleek Minimalist Design:** Removable clip and smooth contoured grip offer a clean, organic aesthetic that complements your modern workspace.
- • **Customizable Lead Grades:** Easily mark and swap lead hardness (F, HB, B) to match your exact writing or drawing style without missing a beat.
- • **Refillable & Eco-Friendly:** Sustain your creativity with a refillable pencil that reduces waste and keeps you writing longer—because style should be sustainable.
- • **Solid Birch Craftsmanship:** Experience the natural elegance and durability of a finely crafted birch wood body that stands out on your desk.

## Overview

The Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20 features a premium birch wood body and a precise 0.5mm lead, designed for professionals who value both style and function. With customizable lead grades, a smooth contoured grip, and a removable clip for a minimalist look, this refillable pencil blends sustainability with superior writing performance. Perfect for detailed writing and sketching, it’s a sophisticated tool that elevates your everyday office essentials.

## Description

Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, Birch body

Review: My new favorite pencil - This is an amazing pencil. It's quite heavy, easily the heaviest pencil I own, which for me is a plus. It feels solid and substantial throughout and while easy to grip, also simple to slide my grip back away from the top to make more broad sweeping lines while drawing. The feed is nice, with a solid non mushy click, I appreciate that there is the feature to mark what type of lead is being used (F,HB,B...) The eraser is tiny like many mech pencil erasers, and does not have a rod to unjam the tip, but I very rarely use the erasers on mech pencils anyway so it's not a huge issue. I do see this easily becoming my favorite pencil, though I wish they had a .7mm option as well. I also really liked that the clip was removable, and easily so. I never use them and the removal just left the nice clean organic curves of the pencil shine through. I see myself picking up more of these so I can have a variety of lead grades on hand without having to swap constantly. The only issue was the quality of the lead that came preloaded in the pencil wasn't great. By default it was set to B, but the lines were a bit if a washed out grey. It did darken slightly with additional pressure (of course) but it didn't feel properly B but maybe more on the B spectrum of an HB at best. Simple matter to swap out with a better quality lead.
Review: Great writing experience, with a great look - This pencil is really good. Its lightweight, it writes smooth, it feels really smooth, and it looks cool. The only downside I have experienced with this pencil is the fact that the metal tip where the lead comes out isn't retractable. So the tip is subject to bending or breaking off. Mine bent a little bit, but i was able to bend it back in place and it works fine. I definitely suggest this pencil, just be careful with it, it's not too fragile, but the tip can break just like all other pencils like this.

## Features

- Birch body
- 0.5mm lead
- Available in dark brown and deep red body for 0.3mm/ 0.5mm and Ballpoint Pen

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AX7TUU |
| Additional Features | Erasable, Pocket Clip, Refillable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #115,834 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #733 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Brand Name | PILOT |
| Closure Type | Retractable |
| Color | deep-red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,103 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04902505275456 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | B |
| Included Components | Mechanical Pencil |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Red |
| Item Diameter | 10.6 millimeters Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions | 5.75 x 0.72 x 0.42 inches |
| Item Weight | 17.69 g |
| Line Size | 0.50 |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Material | Birch |
| Material Type | Birch |
| Model Number | DR5 |
| Pattern | Single Item |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Writing |
| Style | Refillable |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Writing Instrument Form | Mechanical Graphite Pencil |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil
- **Color:** deep-red
- **Ink Color:** Red
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult

## Images

![Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x1JALTnmL.jpg)
![Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21WkETVWLDL.jpg)
![Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LXRPPKYwL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new favorite pencil
*by T***Y on January 13, 2020*

This is an amazing pencil. It's quite heavy, easily the heaviest pencil I own, which for me is a plus. It feels solid and substantial throughout and while easy to grip, also simple to slide my grip back away from the top to make more broad sweeping lines while drawing. The feed is nice, with a solid non mushy click, I appreciate that there is the feature to mark what type of lead is being used (F,HB,B...) The eraser is tiny like many mech pencil erasers, and does not have a rod to unjam the tip, but I very rarely use the erasers on mech pencils anyway so it's not a huge issue. I do see this easily becoming my favorite pencil, though I wish they had a .7mm option as well. I also really liked that the clip was removable, and easily so. I never use them and the removal just left the nice clean organic curves of the pencil shine through. I see myself picking up more of these so I can have a variety of lead grades on hand without having to swap constantly. The only issue was the quality of the lead that came preloaded in the pencil wasn't great. By default it was set to B, but the lines were a bit if a washed out grey. It did darken slightly with additional pressure (of course) but it didn't feel properly B but maybe more on the B spectrum of an HB at best. Simple matter to swap out with a better quality lead.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great writing experience, with a great look
*by K***E on July 18, 2018*

This pencil is really good. Its lightweight, it writes smooth, it feels really smooth, and it looks cool. The only downside I have experienced with this pencil is the fact that the metal tip where the lead comes out isn't retractable. So the tip is subject to bending or breaking off. Mine bent a little bit, but i was able to bend it back in place and it works fine. I definitely suggest this pencil, just be careful with it, it's not too fragile, but the tip can break just like all other pencils like this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pilot S20
*by F***I on November 29, 2025*

Great pencil, probably one of the most comfortable pencils I’ve written with

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Deep Red (DR5)
- Pilot Mechanical Pencil S20, 0.5mm, Dark Brown (DBN5)
- Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refills, (0.5 mm), Fine, HB, Pack of 3, 90 Pieces of Lead (C25BPHB3-K6)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-07-06*