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German Sanitary&Tool Shop via Amazon has Pica-Dry 3030 Longlife Automatic Marker Pencil (0071650-000) on sale for $11.75. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this Item:
  • Unique high-tech pressure mechanism.
  • Maximum dust and moisture protection.
  • For robust rectangular leads with 2 x 5 mm in cross section: ideal for marking.
  • Refills are easy to refill from the back.
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I believe this is as low as I've ever seen this Pica pencil. I have one of these, they're very nice - leave nice crisp pencil marks and the integrated sharpener works very well.

About this item
  • Marks and writes on all surfaces including dusty, raw, oily, wet and dark surfaces
  • Sharpener built into the front of the cap
  • Convenient quiver cap with special clip
  • Water-soluble and water jet resistant refill leads are available in different colors
  • Diameter of leads 2.8 mm - Automatic lead support - stainless steel tube
  • Made in Germany


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Is this John Wicks choice of pencil? I'm in for one if it is.
Things aren't right when 11% off a pencil is FP
I use this pencil for woodworking on almost a daily basis for about 2 years now and still haven't burned through a 10 pack refill yet, still have 3 sticks left in the pack. The thick graphite doesn't break easily and lasts quite a bit, but there are plenty of off brands on Amazon if you somehow are burning through the sticks too fast.

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10-27-2023 at 09:01 PM.

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10-27-2023 at 09:01 PM.
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FYI takes a 2.8mm diameter lead refill though not sure about length. Anyone have experience with the off brand refills? I know the Germans make a good pencil lead, but are they worth the premium?

I use this pencil for woodworking on almost a daily basis for about 2 years now and still haven't burned through a 10 pack refill yet, still have 3 sticks left in the pack. The thick graphite doesn't break easily and lasts quite a bit, but there are plenty of off brands on Amazon if you somehow are burning through the sticks too fast.
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DeathOtter
10-27-2023 at 09:15 PM.
10-27-2023 at 09:15 PM.
Quote from RikB :
I use this pencil for woodworking on almost a daily basis for about 2 years now and still haven't burned through a 10 pack refill yet, still have 3 sticks left in the pack. The thick graphite doesn't break easily and lasts quite a bit, but there are plenty of off brands on Amazon if you somehow are burning through the sticks too fast.

Well that makes me feel better - thanks for the info!
I guess it's not like I'm going to get this pencil and suddenly start drawing thousands of lines all over the place. The fear of running out is strong for some reason though. Must. Get. 100. Refills. Now.
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10-27-2023 at 09:44 PM.
10-27-2023 at 09:44 PM.
Quote from RikB :
I use this pencil for woodworking on almost a daily basis for about 2 years now and still haven't burned through a 10 pack refill yet, still have 3 sticks left in the pack. The thick graphite doesn't break easily and lasts quite a bit, but there are plenty of off brands on Amazon if you somehow are burning through the sticks too fast.

If it can take any 2.8mm refill, that might be a different story.

Amazon has 120pk refills for $20, which almost puts it in line with a wooden carpenter pencil.

With that said, there are also cheaper versions of this pencil with refills included if you go looking. The main difference on this one is the holder it slides into.
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10-27-2023 at 10:54 PM.
10-27-2023 at 10:54 PM.
so the picture looks like a regular pica, but the description is the pica big. Which is it?
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10-27-2023 at 10:57 PM.
10-27-2023 at 10:57 PM.
Quote from hanle :
Is this John Wicks choice of pencil? I'm in for one if it is.

A fracking pencil!!!!!
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autobahn187
10-28-2023 at 05:22 AM.
10-28-2023 at 05:22 AM.
I love mine for woodworking and general carpentry. Amazing design, except don't push down too hard when you put it back into its holster or it'll extend the lead.
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10-28-2023 at 05:40 AM.
10-28-2023 at 05:40 AM.
Would this item be good for marking prices on used goods for sale at the flea market?

Sometimes people complain that a Sharpie marker is too permanent.
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10-28-2023 at 05:50 AM.
10-28-2023 at 05:50 AM.
Quote from heyskitch :
so the picture looks like a regular pica, but the description is the pica big. Which is it?
Pretty sure it's the regular Pica. The big version is much more expensive.
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10-28-2023 at 06:02 AM.
10-28-2023 at 06:02 AM.
This item includes the pencil and the refill pack, and is $19. The refill pack alone is $10. So the pencil is at a discount as the refill packs don't go on sale that I know of.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GCS1..._lig_dp_it
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sherretz
10-28-2023 at 06:31 AM.
10-28-2023 at 06:31 AM.
I got this for Christmas last year and I absolutely love it. It's replaced my carpenter's pencils as my go-to. I want to find people to give this to
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10-28-2023 at 07:00 AM.
10-28-2023 at 07:00 AM.
Quote from ispeed :
https://www.amazon.com/PICA-3030-...B002X7Y90U [amazon.com]

Seems like a better deal if you can use more than 1. 2 pack for $21 which would be $10.50 a pen.
especially when sub and save. the original deal isnt much of a deal welcome to slickdeals
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10-28-2023 at 07:03 AM.
10-28-2023 at 07:03 AM.
Quote from jplpc :
This item includes the pencil and the refill pack, and is $19. The refill pack alone is $10. So the pencil is at a discount as the refill packs don't go on sale that I know of.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GCS1..._lig_dp_it [amazon.com]
is that the same exact pencil or is that a mini version? if not i would agree that is a more attractive purchase
perhaps its just the image that is squished and cajas mini refers to something else
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FYI takes a 2.8mm diameter lead refill though not sure about length. Anyone have experience with the off brand refills? I know the Germans make a good pencil lead, but are they worth the premium?
I've used other refills with this pencil. They fit and they still mark, but different brand lead does mark differently. Pica official is still best imo, but other name brand leads are also good. Generic ones are probably hit or miss. I've only used one generic brand and it's definitely the worst performer, though it still works
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10-28-2023 at 07:24 AM.
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Quote from ablang :
Would this item be good for marking prices on used goods for sale at the flea market?

Sometimes people complain that a Sharpie marker is too permanent.
I wouldn't think so. The mark this makes is basically like a normal pencil. The design of the pencil and size and type of lead is what makes this good for marking things like wood.

Depending on the item you're marking maybe try washable chalk marker? Or little round stickers that you can use sharpie on?
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10-28-2023 at 08:01 AM.
10-28-2023 at 08:01 AM.
Quote from ablang :
Would this item be good for marking prices on used goods for sale at the flea market?

Sometimes people complain that a Sharpie marker is too permanent.

The Pica 3030 is designed to make extremely fine pencil marks on various surfaces (wood, tile, metal, smooth concrete, etc) using very durable/hard graphite refills that are also very sharp. That said, it would not be ideal for marking prices on objects due to the very thin precise lines it creates. If you wanted inexpensive non-permanent way to mark objects, I'd recommend Scotch Blue Painters Tape or Scotch Masking Tape and a black medium tip Sharpie marker.
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