Why I use Pica instead of Hultafors - Carpenter Pencil Review

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[brianb]

I have tried the pica also, really liked it and bought the kit, I like having a few just like you mentioned for different colours. But that big pica dry carpenter pencil is amazing. I find that the graphite lead lasts longer than the regular lead. I even bought some of the markers, they are great working in sheet metal, great for tiling with the colours for the pencil. Good video 👊👍

[CritterFritter]

Bought the Pica Pencil at the Woodcraft Store in West Omaha a week ago. I really like the size and feel, and it certainly lays down a smooth line. I bough a plastic 10pk of lead. Awesome. Thank you Terry and company at Woodcraft 😎

[markny]

im curious to know how far can you push the pencil before its time to change the refill? I mean how much of the "remaining" goes to waste before its time to add a new refill?

[beauw]

FINALLY! Thank you. I really needed a good reason to buy a Pica. I’d say the only thing I don’t like about the design is the location of the sharpener. I.e. you have to take the holster out of your pocket to access it versus the hulfators easy in-pocket access. Ordering pica now.

[caramelypoops]

I have two Picas, one with Hultafors graphite lead which I find soft and I have Pica hard graphite leads in the other Pica. The hard graphite is better for fine marking so I use them according with the material I need to mark. I also have the Hultafors red and yellow which I rarely use because they are so soft. I really only use them as a last resort for dark materials where you can't see graphite

[Sargonarhes]

I seen these pencils and I wondered. I work on vinyl windows, I make them. Will these colored leads work on vinyl like a grease pen? Because I can't easily see a black grease pen mark on a vinyl window coated coffee or chestnut.

[katluke]

The Hultafors has the sharpener in a better position and also the holder holds the pencil more securely. I use a Pica just cos I prefer that one but the two points I mentioned are my own findings .

[arelfarrington]

I just picked up the plumber's pack. Haven't used them yet but so far the quality seems excellent. I'll be using them for everything from carpentry to tile to electrical.

[liquidrockaquatics]

I know this is 3 years ago or more, but as I was reading about the colored leads for pica and others, I found that Pica has higher temperature leads for the colors for use above around 80F or something. You would have to verify that, but they say summer lead or something similar

[miksuscus]

ive had ironside and hultafors for a day and the mechanism stops working all the time. i would say pica and lyra are the best ones ive used. the double/triple price comes with quality

[turncoat]

Just saw the other vid for the first time and ordering the pica as we speak. Thanks for the video!

[scottaddison]

Pica makes different color caps to match your lead color

[lamdog]

Any updates on your experience with the pica pencil?

[ang]

Do you like DeWalt tools? I see you have one or two from them

[micronautseven]

All this came about when tradespeople started using drafting lead holders for marking

[phitty]

Could you blow them out with compressed air

[nursegilbey]

You didn't mention if you tried the colored Hultafors lead in the Pica, and if so, did it not have the gumming issue?

[enhancehomeimprovementstoo]

Nice comparison. I use both but I feel the HULTAFORS works better because the lead doesn't break in the holster. Also the HULTAFORS sharpener is at the top so you don't have to take it out your pocket to use. Never had mechanism fail on either pencil. (over a year of use) Do your leads brrak in the pica?

[Diebog]

I use ox tools version, it’s very well made

[DrippiBean]

i’ve been waiting for the Pica Wet to drop