--- title: "Paper Mate Clearpoint: Side-Click Pencil with Jumbo Eraser" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/paper-mate-clearpoint/" description: "Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencil explained: side-click lead feed, jumbo twist-up eraser, 0.5 and 0.7 mm HB lead, 146 mm size, packs and where it's made." category: "Pencils" type: "Mechanical pencil" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 5 products: - name: "Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencil, 0.7 mm HB #2 lead, black barrels (4-pack)" brand: "Paper Mate" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "United States" material: "Plastic barrel and clip, textured grip, vinyl twist-up eraser (Paper Mate, Staples)" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Newell Brands" model: "Clearpoint" gtin: "071641100428" url: "https://www.papermate.com/pencils/mechanical-pencils/paper-mate-clearpoint-mechanical-pencils-0.7mm-hb-2-lead/SAP_56043.html" --- # Paper Mate Clearpoint: Side-Click Pencil with Jumbo Eraser > The Paper Mate Clearpoint is a US-made mechanical pencil with a side-click button on the barrel that feeds lead without shifting your grip, a jumbo twist-up eraser and a textured grip. It takes 0.5 or 0.7 mm HB #2 lead. Paper Mate's product data gives a 5.75 in (146 mm) length and about 9 g. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/paper-mate-clearpoint/ - Category: Pencils - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.7 mm mechanical pencil drawn to scale at 146 mm, with an inset of the side-click lead button](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/paper-mate-clearpoint-16x9.png) *The Clearpoint at the 146 mm in Paper Mate's product data, drawn at 1 mm = 4 px.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencil, 0.7 mm HB #2 lead, black barrels (4-pack) | Paper Mate (by Newell Brands) | United States | United States | Plastic barrel and clip, textured grip, vinyl twist-up eraser (Paper Mate, Staples) | – | $: under $5 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Paper Mate Clearpoint mechanical pencil, 0.7 mm HB #2 lead, black barrels (4-pack)): United States. Paper Mate's product data record for the Clearpoint 0.7 mm (material 56043, blue) gives United States as the country of origin. We assume the black 4-pack shares it; check the pack. Source: https://sites.salsify.com/41c9c255-1884-40e0-bc05-ad8dd5617744/abfa8f95-adad-45de-b860-6250851bae68/es/product/SAP_56043/CLEAR-POINT-0-7MM-MP-BLUE ## Key takeaways - Paper Mate's product data lists a Clearpoint 0.7 mm at 5.75 in (146 mm) long and 0.009 kg (about 9 g), with the United States as the country of origin. - A side-click button on the barrel advances the lead; a jumbo twist-up eraser sits at the top. - It comes in 0.5 and 0.7 mm with HB #2 lead, in packs of 2 to 12 and in colored barrel editions. - The black 4-pack ranked #28 and an assorted pack #6 in Amazon US Mechanical Pencils on October 22, 2026, with 16,172 ratings on the 4-pack. - Packs work out to under $5 a pencil, our $ band. ## What is the Paper Mate Clearpoint? **It is Paper Mate's refillable mechanical pencil with a side-click lead button and a big twist-up eraser.** Paper Mate describes it as having "the feel of a pen and the look and performance of a pencil." It is one of the best-selling mechanical pencils in the US: on October 22, 2026, an assorted Clearpoint pack was #6 in Amazon's Mechanical Pencils best sellers, and the black 4-pack had 16,172 ratings. ## Paper Mate Clearpoint specs | Spec | Clearpoint 0.7 mm | |---|---| | Lead | 0.7 mm or 0.5 mm, HB #2 | | Lead advance | Side-click button on the barrel | | Eraser | Jumbo, twist-up, refillable | | Grip | Textured soft grip | | Length | 5.75 in (146 mm), unit length in Paper Mate's product data | | Weight | 0.009 kg (about 9 g), Paper Mate's product data | | Made in | United States, Paper Mate's product data | | Black 4-pack UPC | 071641100428 | Paper Mate's data record covers the blue 0.7 mm pencil (material 56043); we use its size and weight for the black barrel too. ![Paper Mate Clearpoint drawn to scale at 146 mm with its eraser and side-click button, and 0.5 and 0.7 mm leads to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/paper-mate-clearpoint-size.svg) *The Clearpoint at 146 mm, and the two lead sizes it comes in.* ## How does the side-click work? **A button on the side of the barrel feeds lead when you press it, so your fingers stay on the grip.** Paper Mate and Staples both say this lets you advance lead "without losing your grasp," which matters during long tests and lectures. Most budget pencils, such as the [BIC Xtra Smooth](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bic-xtra-smooth-mechanical-pencil/), feed lead from the top instead, so you shift your hand or use the other one. ## How good is the jumbo eraser? **It is much bigger than the eraser on a typical clicker, and it twists up as it wears, so it lasts longer between refills.** Paper Mate calls it a jumbo twist eraser that erases cleanly without smudging or tearing. The [Pentel Twist-Erase III](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-twist-erase-iii/) is built around the same twist-up eraser idea, and Pentel's separate Twist-Erase CLICK even adds a side button, per its guide. ## What sizes and packs can you buy? **0.5 and 0.7 mm, in black or colored barrels, from 2-packs to 12-packs.** Amazon and Staples list 2-, 4-, 10- and 12-count packs, 0.5 mm packs with break-resistant lead and eraser refills, and colored editions such as Color Block. For classrooms, the bigger packs bring the price per pencil well under $5. ## How does the Clearpoint compare with other school pencils? **It's the comfort pick: side-click feed and a big eraser, at a small premium over disposables.** | | Clearpoint | [BIC Xtra Smooth](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bic-xtra-smooth-mechanical-pencil/) | [Pentel Twist-Erase III](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-twist-erase-iii/) | [Zebra M-301](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-m-301/) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Lead feed | Side click | Top click (eraser cap) | See guide | Top click | | Eraser | Jumbo, twist-up | Top cap | Jumbo, twist-up | Under the cap | | Barrel | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Stainless steel | | Lead sizes | 0.5, 0.7 mm | 0.7 mm | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 mm | 0.5, 0.7 mm | Figures for the other pencils come from their guides. For more picks, see our [best mechanical pencils](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-mechanical-pencils/). ## Who should buy the Paper Mate Clearpoint? **Students and note-takers who write for long stretches and want to feed lead without breaking their rhythm.** The big eraser also suits math and anyone who corrects a lot. It is a school-supply pencil, not a drafting tool: it has no lead-grade indicator or metal grip. If you want a drafting pencil, look at a [Pentel Sharp P205](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-sharp-p205/). If you lose pencils often, the cheaper bulk packs make the Clearpoint easy to replace. ## Where is the Paper Mate Clearpoint made? **In the United States, according to Paper Mate's own product data for the Clearpoint 0.7 mm.** Paper Mate is a Newell Brands company based in the US; check your pack, since packs can be sourced differently. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do you advance the lead on a Clearpoint? Press the side-click button on the barrel with your index finger. Paper Mate says this feeds lead without changing your grip, unlike a top-click pencil. ### Can you replace the Clearpoint eraser? Yes. Paper Mate calls the jumbo eraser refillable, and some Clearpoint packs on Amazon include eraser refills. ### How much does a Clearpoint weigh? About 9 g. Paper Mate's product data gives 0.009 kg for a single 0.7 mm pencil, about the same as a Zebra M-301. ### Clearpoint 0.5 or 0.7 mm? 0.7 mm is the common school size and breaks less; 0.5 mm writes finer. Paper Mate also sells a 0.5 mm Clearpoint with break-resistant lead. ### Is the Clearpoint good for the SAT or other bubble tests? It uses HB #2 lead, the grade most tests ask for. Check the rules for your test, since some require wood pencils. ### Is the Paper Mate Clearpoint made in the USA? Yes, according to Paper Mate's product data, which gives United States as the country of origin for the Clearpoint 0.7 mm. ## Sources - [Paper Mate (Newell) product data: CLEAR POINT 0.7MM MP BLUE, material 56043 (country of origin US, unit 0.5 × 5.75 × 0.63 in, 0.009 kg, GTIN 00071641560437; read October 22, 2026)](https://sites.salsify.com/41c9c255-1884-40e0-bc05-ad8dd5617744/abfa8f95-adad-45de-b860-6250851bae68/es/product/SAP_56043/CLEAR-POINT-0-7MM-MP-BLUE) - [Paper Mate: Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, HB #2 Lead](https://www.papermate.com/pencils/mechanical-pencils/paper-mate-clearpoint-mechanical-pencils-0.7mm-hb-2-lead/SAP_56043.html) - [Staples: Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Hard Lead, 4/Pack (side-click advance, textured grip, jumbo twist-up eraser)](https://www.staples.com/paper-mate-clearpoint-mechanical-pencil-0-7mm-2-hard-lead-4-pack-1952700/product_24629730) - [Amazon US: Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm HB #2 Lead, Black Barrels, 4 Count (UPC 071641100428; 16,172 ratings, #28 in Mechanical Pencils on October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF5BELS) - [Amazon US Best Sellers: Mechanical Pencils (Clearpoint assorted pack at #6, read October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/office-products/1069816/)