Bic Velocity and Velocity Max: Artist Reviews Pencils

Hey Artnerds! Last week, we talked about the Papermate Clearpoint mechanical pencil. This week, we're checkin' out the Bic Velocity AND the Bic Velocity Max- two other common US mechanical pencils. The Velocity Max has a super cushy grip, which can be great for kids with grip issues and adults with arthritis!

Other Mechanical Pencil Reviews:

Bic Gel-ocity Shownotes:

Bic Velocity:

Available as mechanical pencils and ballpoint pens- we did review the Bic Gel-ocity pens, however, if you're interested
Available in at least three body types, all listed as Bic Velocity
Available in .5mm, .7mm, .9mm
Larger grip sometimes referred to as the Bic Velocity Max

Bic Velocity Blue Lead Test

Very prone to snapping
Fairly comfortable to hold
Comparable in handling to a Pilot Color Eno or a Pilot G2

Bic Velocity HB #2 lead

Pencil feels a little loose- I can hear parts rattling as I pencil
A little less sturdily built than the G2 and the Color Eno
Grip isn't quite as grippy either

Bic Velocity Max

Blue Lead

Less prone to breakage
feels more sturdily build
Grip is very comfortable
grip leads very slight light residue in my hand- it sorta bugs me

HB #2 lead

Basically same statements as before, but when I noticed the plastic collar on the front slipping (it happens), it was a bit more difficult to quickly tighten it (this is not an issue most users are going to notice)

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[aureliodecanton]

I love big erasers. They should have more mechanical pencils with big erasers on the market.

[elisha_da_cartoonist]

They are my favorites for drawing. Mainly the max though. 😀

[epsylle.]

I have the max one and I was wondering what the middle part was because it spins?

[Duke_eem]

I don’t know if you have reviewed these but there are paper mate clear point

[ultimatestorm]

Mine keeps pushing inside and the leaves the lead on it’s own.

[mf]

There's actually at least 4 bic velocity varieties one called velocity pro and another called velocity side click