My son wanted to have such a thing, because classmate also has such a thing. Earlier, the tips of mine mechanical pencils were really not suitable for children and very sensitive. With 0.7 B Mine is indeed useful but a bit thick for children. The hardness of B, however quickly worn and so the mines go fast all. In addition, design reasons, 10-20 percent of the mine can not be used. The write flag-feeling is but great that I've also appointed a. For one euro you get also 12 Refills and erasers there is also convenient to buy more. When the mines were more than 80% available, he would certainly deserves 5 stars.