---
product_id: 48874306
title: "Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Body (TS-3)"
brand: "zebra pen"
price: "$24"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zebra Pen"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48874306-zebra-mini-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver-body-ts
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Compact 100mm length fits any pocket Durable stainless steel body 0.5mm extra-fine lead for precision Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Body (TS-3)

**Brand:** zebra pen
**Price:** $24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Mini in size, mighty in style — your pocket’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Body (TS-3) by zebra pen
- **How much does it cost?** $24 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/48874306-zebra-mini-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver-body-ts)

## Best For

- zebra pen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Smart Clip Design:** Flat clip secures neatly to spiral notebooks or planner pages—never lose your pencil again.
- • **Sleek Stainless Steel:** Robust silver body combines durability with a minimalist, professional aesthetic.
- • **Effortless Note-Taking:** 0.5mm HB lead delivers crisp, clean lines perfect for quick memos and detailed notes.
- • **Pocket-Sized Precision:** Ultra-slim 100mm length slips effortlessly into your notebook or pocketbook.
- • **Ready-to-Use Convenience:** Includes built-in eraser and lead storage, so you’re always prepared on the go.

## Overview

The Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil TS-3 is a compact, 100mm long writing instrument featuring a 0.5mm extra-fine HB lead ideal for precise memo writing. Crafted with a durable stainless steel silver body and a smart flat clip, it fits seamlessly into pockets, notebooks, or planners. Designed for professionals on the move, it includes a built-in eraser and lead storage, making it the perfect blend of portability and functionality.

## Description

Short size that fits neatly pocket or pocketbook. Oil-based ballpoint pen. Ball diameter: 0.7mm . Ink: oil dye

Review: cute and useful - This is a well thought-out, nicely engineered mechanical pencil. It is short and thin, making it ideal for use on the move: 100mm long overall, the barrel is 4.5mm in diameter, and with the clip it is 7.5mm wide. In comparison, the industry benchmark Pentel P205 is 145mm long, tapers up to 9mm in diameter just below the clip, and is 13.5mm wide with the clip. The Zebra TS-3 is short enough to be unobtrusive in a pocket or bag, it clips flat to the front page of a notebook, and it fits into the spiral of any spiral-bound notebook. I use it in all of these ways. However, someone with large hands might find it too short or too thin to use comfortably (see the dimensions above). The clip attaches to the end cap. Pulling off the end cap reveals a small eraser, and in turn, the eraser covers the chamber where leads are stored. The pencil can store a few 0.5mm leads, and is shipped ready to go with a few excellent quality leads. Over the years I have bought a bunch of these pencils. As gifts they were highly appreciated for use in a purse or wallet. See also the alternative listing Zebra Mini TS-3 Mechanical Pencil for other suppliers.
Review: Well made and very wee - A nice little mechanical pencil that slips into most small notebooks with ease. I’ve even had it in my wallet before now. It’s not for writing an essay but for making occasional notes etc. Oldies like me may remember the time when small diaries came with a tiny pencil in the spine: this is more or less the same sort of size and gauge. It won’t stand up to the rough and tumble of being in your trouser pocket, unless it’s in there with nothing but your handkerchief: that’s not a criticism as I’ve got a more expensive space pen that looks like it’s been used to jemmy a car door, just from rattling around with keys, small change etc. If I were pushed to find something negative to say it would be that it’s best clipped to a small notebook, rather than being loose in a shoulder bag or handbag. It really is that small that you’re likely to spend a lot of time a heffin and a jeffin, rooting around for it.

## Features

- A slim mini Mechanical Pencil convenient to carry
- Lead Size : 0.5mm
- It is the best for memo writing to a mini notebook

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0018RF0IQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,829 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 104 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Brand | Zebra Pen |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Colour | SILVER |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,225) |
| Date First Available | 27 July 2022 |
| Grip Type | smooth |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Item Weight | 5 g |
| Line Size | 0.5 |
| Manufacturer | Zebra |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TS-3 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | TS-3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | HB |
| Point Type | Extra Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 1.02 x 1.02 cm; 5 g |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Zebra Pen
- **Colour:** SILVER
- **Ink colour:** Black
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Model name:** ts-3
- **Point type:** Extra Fine
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Unit count:** 1.0 Count
- **Writing instrument form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil

## Images

![Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Body (TS-3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Sj+RbfHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this pencil have a rubber?**
A: Yes, and it   can hold 8   spare leads. It is perfect but much smaller than a normal pencil.

**Q: Where can I purchase replacement erasers for this pencil please?**
A: Search on Amazon for Zebra T3 erasers or search online for Zebra Type B eraser to fit this model

**Q: I have read that the lead does not retract and is therefore sharp in the pocket? Is the correct?   Thanks**
A: An old question, but I thought I would answer for anyone else concerned. The lead is fully retractable, but I have stabbed myself on more than one occasion reaching into my bag for this pencil. Having said that, I have lost it and am now buying a second one, so although this is a downside, there is little else on the market if you need a really small pencil to fit in your pocket.

**Q: Hi, will this pencil fit inside my Filofax pen slot? Thanks.**
A: It fit's perfectly into my mini Filofax. Just occasionally it slides out if I don't secure it properly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ cute and useful
*by O***T on 3 June 2017*

This is a well thought-out, nicely engineered mechanical pencil. It is short and thin, making it ideal for use on the move: 100mm long overall, the barrel is 4.5mm in diameter, and with the clip it is 7.5mm wide. In comparison, the industry benchmark Pentel P205 is 145mm long, tapers up to 9mm in diameter just below the clip, and is 13.5mm wide with the clip. The Zebra TS-3 is short enough to be unobtrusive in a pocket or bag, it clips flat to the front page of a notebook, and it fits into the spiral of any spiral-bound notebook. I use it in all of these ways. However, someone with large hands might find it too short or too thin to use comfortably (see the dimensions above). The clip attaches to the end cap. Pulling off the end cap reveals a small eraser, and in turn, the eraser covers the chamber where leads are stored. The pencil can store a few 0.5mm leads, and is shipped ready to go with a few excellent quality leads. Over the years I have bought a bunch of these pencils. As gifts they were highly appreciated for use in a purse or wallet. See also the alternative listing Zebra Mini TS-3 Mechanical Pencil for other suppliers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made and very wee
*by R***I on 3 October 2023*

A nice little mechanical pencil that slips into most small notebooks with ease. I’ve even had it in my wallet before now. It’s not for writing an essay but for making occasional notes etc. Oldies like me may remember the time when small diaries came with a tiny pencil in the spine: this is more or less the same sort of size and gauge. It won’t stand up to the rough and tumble of being in your trouser pocket, unless it’s in there with nothing but your handkerchief: that’s not a criticism as I’ve got a more expensive space pen that looks like it’s been used to jemmy a car door, just from rattling around with keys, small change etc. If I were pushed to find something negative to say it would be that it’s best clipped to a small notebook, rather than being loose in a shoulder bag or handbag. It really is that small that you’re likely to spend a lot of time a heffin and a jeffin, rooting around for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very small but useful
*by I***N on 21 June 2025*

So small, but useful. Hence the 4 star

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*