Maybe you're thinking of the GraphGear 500? The 1000 has a retractable point -- the clip is actually part of the retraction mechanism, so it's impossible to clip it to your pocket with the point out. (Since around 2016 I've carried at least one GraphGear 1000 in my jeans pocket on a daily basis, and they've never let me down.)

The retractable point does nothing. If your leg moves in such a way that squeezes the top, you'll end up with a hole in your pocket. I know, because I did this and ruined my pocket in one of my jeans.

The heavy metal construction is also extremely abrasive. If I ever accidentally put my phone into the pocket with the GraphGear 1000, the screen protector would crack.

As I said earlier: its a great pencil for writing / desk usage. But in my experience, its terrible to carry it around all day, especially in a pocket.

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Pentel Kerry still has a sharp point... but the cap mechanism is just more "correctly braindead" in regards to protecting your pockets from the sharp point. The cap also balances out the Kerry to an appropriate "swing-weight / balance" for writing.

GraphGear 1000 is actually very well balanced for writing, though the heft / weight might surprise someone. Its a joy to use, until you get a hole in your pocket.

I used to advocate for the sharp kerry but I've had two completely stop feeding official pentel leads and need replacement from pentel for no reason. They are shorter lived than even the graphgear 1000s, and I've broken the plastic parts on those too.

The graphgear's retractable tip has never put a hole in my pocket, and I can always clip it to the top of my pocket (with the pen in the pocket) if I'm really concerned.

The biggest issue I have with the graphgear 1000s is that the texturing on the barrel just isn't very comfortable for extended duration use. I always end up putting a stupid puffy piece to make them easier to use for long periods of time.

Lately I've just given up on all of those and end up using 2mm lead holders. I've probably got $150-200 worth of fancy pencils and the 2mm leadholders get the most use.

(chuckle) Is the corollary to "damn with faint praise" to "praise with faint criticism"?

I use it to write in my Moleskine Cahier journal, and it stashes perfectly nestled in the inner folio cover. I don't recall ever putting a pencil in my pants pocket, but if I did, its tip retracts. But whatever works for you, different strokes...