---
product_id: 286824012
title: "Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0.5mm, Silver (HS-40S)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "R417"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/286824012-pilot-mini-mechanical-pencil-birdy-0-5mm-silver-hs-40s
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Retractable tip for sleek portability Compact, bird-inspired design 0.5mm precision lead Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0.5mm, Silver (HS-40S)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** R417
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Elevate your everyday writing with sleek precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0.5mm, Silver (HS-40S) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** R417 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/286824012-pilot-mini-mechanical-pencil-birdy-0-5mm-silver-hs-40s)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ambidextrous Comfort Grip:** Designed for all users with a smooth grip that feels natural in any hand.
- • **Precision in Every Stroke:** 0.5mm lead delivers sharp, clean lines for flawless writing and sketching.
- • **Pocket-Perfect Portability:** Mini metal body fits effortlessly in your pocket or planner—carry creativity everywhere.
- • **Sleek Silver Sophistication:** Modern silver finish adds a subtle touch of professionalism and style to your desk setup.
- • **Smooth Retractable Mechanism:** Retractable tip protects lead and ensures hassle-free use on the go.

## Overview

The Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy (0.5mm, Silver) is a compact, retractable mechanical pencil featuring a durable silver metal body and smooth grip. Perfectly sized for portability, it offers precise HB lead ideal for writing and sketching, combining functionality with a modern, minimalist design favored by professionals and creatives alike.

## Description

Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0. 5mm, Silver

Review: Small metal pencil that is the perfect fit
Review: 小さくてなんかかわいい - ロルバーン ポケット付メモ ミニ用に買いました サイズがぴったりでよかったです 参考になれば幸いです

## Features

- Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0. 5mm, Silver
- Package Weight : 0.022 pounds
- Sliver Body
- Package Dimensions: 11.176 L x 1.27H x3.048W(centimeters)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007C0P8DA |
| Additional Features | Retractable |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Age range (description) | Kid |
| Animal Theme | no animal theme |
| Best Sellers Rank | #117,225 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #955 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | Pilot |
| Brand Name | Pilot |
| Closure Type | Retractable |
| Color | Silver |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 350 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Mechanical |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04902505118067 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | HB |
| Included Components | Eraser |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Item Diameter | 5 millimeters |
| Item Weight | 10 g |
| Line Size | 0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Material | Silver |
| Material Type | Silver |
| Model Name | HS 40S |
| Model Number | HS-40S |
| Pattern | single item |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching, Writing |
| Style | Novelty |
| Subject Character | Birdy |
| Theme | Bird |
| Writing Instrument Form | mechanical_graphite_pencil |
| Writing instrument form | mechanical_graphite_pencil |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Pilot
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Ink colour:** Black
- **Writing instrument form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil

## Images

![Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0.5mm, Silver (HS-40S) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SZ0LLtjfL.jpg)
![Pilot Mini Mechanical Pencil Birdy, 0.5mm, Silver (HS-40S) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21mEB4w2q8L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the tip retractable?**
A: The lead is retractable, not the tip of the pencil.

**Q: What is the diameter of this pencil?**
A: About 5/32" in diameter not including the clip. Clip extends about 1/8" out from the body of the pencil and is about 1-1/4" long. Pencil itself is about 4-3/8" long.

**Q: How do you refill the lead?**
A: Pull off the cap, pull off the eraser, drop in some lead!

**Q: Are there eraser refills for this pencil?**
A: I don't recommend this pencil. It broke and fell apart shortly after I purchased it, and the seller refused to provide any solution. I've used quite a few pencils of similar kind, and this particular one is of worst quality.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small metal pencil that is the perfect fit
*by M***T on 30 December 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 小さくてなんかかわいい
*by リ***ツ on 14 November 2025*

ロルバーン ポケット付メモ ミニ用に買いました サイズがぴったりでよかったです 参考になれば幸いです

### ⭐ Attention ce n'est pas un lot de 12 porte mines et un seul porte mines
*by A***E on 23 September 2016*

Attention : la description dit lot de 12. En fait il n'y a qu’un seul stylo. Ce porte mine est très bien et correspond à la photo. Il est très petit.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-03*