Nicpro CP1000 MG555 Carpenter Pencil Set, 2.8 mm Leads and Sharpener

The extended 45 mm nib is designed to reach into tight spaces and small holes, helping you mark spots that a standard pencil tip may not reach. This Nicpro set pairs that access with three carpenter pencils, coloured solid leads and a sharpener for layout work around the shop or job site.

Choose the lead colour that suits the surface and the mark you need to see: red, yellow and black refills are included. For everyday notes, a regular pencil may be all you need, for marking wood, metal, plastic or paper, this set brings purpose-built carpenter pencils and handy storage together.

Tech summary

Each pencil uses solid 2.8 mm leads and has a protective cap with a clip for carrying in a pocket. The included sharpener screws into the top of the pencil, keeping it close at hand when you want a more precise point. A plastic storage box keeps the set together between jobs, while the sheath is designed to hold a pencil securely with a simple click.

The set includes three carpenter pencils, 36 solid lead refills in red, yellow and black, a replaceable sharpener and a plastic storage box. The protective cap helps shield the metal parts during storage. The pencils are intended for marking out in carpentry and other hands-on work where marks on different materials are useful.

Buyers often highlight the pencils’ usefulness in workshops, their range of applications and the choice of lead colours. Feedback on the writing feel and sturdiness is mixed, and some buyers raise durability concerns, so opinions vary on how the instruments hold up over time.

Who it’s for

This set is suited to woodworkers, contractors, builders, craftspeople, merchants and masons who need a pencil for marking out rather than a tool solely for note-taking. The extended nib is especially practical when a mark needs to go into a narrow opening or a small hole. Coloured leads also give you options for choosing a visible mark across wood, metal, plastic or paper.

If your work involves switching between materials or marking points in hard-to-reach spots, having three pencils and a selection of lead colours in one set can make it easier to keep a suitable marker close by. The pocket clip and protective cap support carrying a pencil between tasks, while the storage box helps keep the refills and accessories together when the set is put away.

How to use it

Select a pencil and lead colour for the surface, then use the extended nib to place the mark where it is needed. For a sharper point, use the replaceable sharpener attached at the top of the pencil. The 45 mm nib design helps with access to tight areas and small holes, making it useful for marking out during woodworking or construction tasks. After use, secure the pencil in its sheath and store the set in the plastic box so the pencils, refills and sharpener stay together.

Questions before you buy

What is included in the set? It comes with three carpenter pencils, 36 solid lead refills in red, yellow and black, a replaceable sharpener and a plastic storage box. Protective caps and a sheath are also described for carrying and storing the pencils.

Which surfaces can the pencils mark? The coloured solid leads are intended for marking wood, metal, plastic and paper, giving you options for common layout and workshop tasks.

Can the pencil reach into small holes? The extended 45 mm nib design is made to reach tight areas and small holes, helping place a mark where a standard pencil tip may not fit.

Final verdict

For practical layout work across several materials, the Nicpro set combines three carpenter pencils, three lead colours, a sharpener and storage in one ready-to-organize kit. Its extended nib is the standout feature for marking into tight spaces, while the pocket clip and protective cap make a pencil easier to carry between tasks. It’s a useful fit for workshop and construction marking where access and colour choice matter.