Pros: Pink, full-size eraser like a traditional pencil. Eraser works well; better than many white erasers. Same basic proportions as a regular pencil, and won't roll off your desk. Excellent lead writing quality, ideal lead hardness, writes with a clean line, virtually never breaks. Easy to use, usually available in major office supply stores. Color makes it easy to find. 
Cons: Clip breaks off easily, as it's just cheap plastic.

Paper Mate SharpWriter mechanical pencils are not quite the best thing since sliced bread, but they're close! I buy these in 12-packs, usually, and use them for months before buying more. They're very basic; not offering bells and whistles such as a special grip or anything. But they fulfill their intended purpose and more, at an affordable price! 5 stars. 

The Feit Electric LED Dimmable A15 60-watt bulb is rather funny looking – and quite expensive – but the package says it'll last 25,000 hours or 22.8 years. That's quite a claim. I went ahead and bought it to go in a ceiling fan light fixture. Although it touches the bottom of the "globe" on the light fixture, the bulb seems to run fairly cool, so I'm not concerned. What I wanted from this light is a decent color and light output, and it gives me both, thankfully! I do recommend this light. I like the mid-warm color (soft white; not too yellow, not too blue) light it emits. I've had it for about 3 months and have had no issues. Not sure that it will last the claimed amount of time, but if it lasts 5 years, I've gotten my money's worth. 4.5 stars. (Loses half a star for unattractive design.)

Here's a pen you'll want to try: The Paper Mate Profile Elite. It's a "regular" point, so depending on the pressure you use, you can yield a finer or thicker line. What I like is its basic comfort. The grip is slightly padded and that section of the pen is somewhat thicker than some. The ink doesn't "glop" often. It's just an all-around nice, affordable ball-point. Note that the standard Profile is virtually all plastic, while the Profile Elite features faux chrome accents and a more durable clip. I prefer the chrome model, although unfortunately, the "chrome" can degrade over time. Yes, I plan to keep buying these while they're still available. (Pen companies change designs pretty often.) 4 stars.