Does anyone ever use the matching pencils?

[jamesh]

Hello, I was wondering if you actually use the matching pencils in a vintage set? i.e. I have a 2 vintage Duofold set, as well as a 2 Vacumatic, 4 Sheaffer Balance and a few Wahl Eversharp, even a Wearever set. I use the pens a lot but have never messed with the pencils. Which is weird, because I really like getting them in sets. I actually enjoy using my combos too, but never use the pencil ends. I find the lead is too thick and soft is the main reason. Anyways, just wanted to throw that question out there. Thanks. James H.

[Pfhorrest]

I don't like the style of vintage pencils. The only ones I will consider buying are the Parker '21' and '51' series pencils.

[Paddler]

Except for drafting clutch pencils, I don't like mechanical pencils; they are always dull. The skinny leads are too fragile to sharpen. When I buy a shoe box of pens and pencils at a flea market, I stop at the nearest trash can and toss all the mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens and chewed wood cased pencils.

 

Paddler

[BrandonA]

I don't have any vintage pens but I do have a MB Starwalker and Classique MPs. I like having the sets rather than just the one pen. I personally find that mood or circumstances often dictate what type of util I use (FP, MP, BP, RB, FL)

[MadAmos]

Except for drafting clutch pencils, I don't like mechanical pencils; they are always dull. The skinny leads are too fragile to sharpen. When I buy a shoe box of pens and pencils at a flea market, I stop at the nearest trash can and toss all the mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens and chewed wood cased pencils.

 

Paddler

 

If you want to dump all the mechanical pencils in a shoebox and send them to me I know a few teachers that would be glad to put them in the hands of the students that need them.

[ljwahl]

Love it when I can find a set, and carry and use the pencil when appropriate. Would just like to find a good source for replacement erasers...

[fabiorr]

Hi,

 

I use them mostly because I prefer 0.9mm and 1.18mm soft lead over any of the 0.7mm and 0.5mm of today.

 

Fabio

[jamesh]

Love it when I can find a set, and carry and use the pencil when appropriate. Would just like to find a good source for replacement erasers...

 

Have you ever tried those replacement erasers for pentel mechanical pencils? I have tried pulling out erasers from #2 wooden pencils but they were a little too thick. Maybe if I trimed down the base?

[Brerarnold]

I love pen/pencil sets and have several. Yes, I use the pencils, for all kinds of purposes. I get a lot of pleasure out of a fine mechanical pencil.

[OiRogers]

I have a couple that came with vintage pens I purchased as sets. I keep the sets together for "collectors" interest. I cannot recall the last time I've used a pencil, let alone a nice vintage mechanical, for anything.

[Wolverine1]

I have a couple that came with vintage pens I purchased as sets. I keep the sets together for "collectors" interest. I cannot recall the last time I've used a pencil, let alone a nice vintage mechanical, for anything.

 

I have a a few that came as part of sets, but I dont use them . I do use pencils for drawing/sketching, and use regular wood-cased pencils purchased from the local art supply store, or an Alvin Draftmatic mechanical pencil with a 0.9mm lead , if i need to write with a pencil.

[jar]

Yes, use the pencils quite often and even used the matching BP once or twice.

[Aysedasi]

Yes, I have a matching set P51 FP and MP and I use the MP regularly for the one or two things I have to use a pencil for. I love it!

[rwilsonedn]

Yes. Even worse, I especially enjoy combo pen/pencils, with the fountain pen on one end and the propelling pencil on the other. I take notes with the pen and update my calendar with the pencil.

By the way, sharpness is more about how you rotate the lead when you are writing or drawing with the pencil, not the diameter or softness of the lead.

ron

[Hetty]

Yes, I use the pencils. Pencils are my favourite writing instrument after fountain pens. I think they help handwriting to look good: much better than ballpoints.

[NABodie]

I can't recall the last time I have written with a pencil.

[tonybelding]

I like getting pen-and-pencil sets. If you see a matching pen and pencil -- especially with the original presentation box -- then it's a good indication that it wasn't used too much, or at least was taken care of.

 

As for actually using the pencils. . . I have nothing against using them, but I usually prefer either good quality wooden pencils or modern 0.7mm mechanical pencils. I don't use a pencil all that often anyhow.

[RayMan]

I have several mechanical pencils, but I don't have any that match my pens. I use my pencils for Sudoku puzzles.

[penicillin]

Rarely, and for that matter, modern as well. Purchased a Faber Castell E-Motion FP (which is okay except for posting) and matching pencil, which I almost never use. My problem with sets is that I make a lot of mistakes, and it is harder to get to the eraser than it is with regular pencils or the cheap mechanicals.

 

M

[eric47]

I find the lead is too thick and soft is the main reason.

 

While you can't do much about the thickness, can't you try a harder lead?