Mechanical Pencil

[ANM]

I have two 05. MPs that I like. One is a Kohinoor the other is a Parker Insignia, but the one I use the most is this Waterman 0.7. I forgot what it is called.

 

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Edited November 7, 2011 by ANM

[auisce]

I know this thread's getting on a bit but I thought I'd say something anyway.

 

I use a Pilot H-375 0.5 with 4B lead.

It's great for sketching and you can just shake it to advance the lead but 0.5mm is a bit thick for real pencil work so I use real wooden pencils sharpened with a knife for that.

[dapv]

Without a doubt or hesitation, get the Uni Kuru Toga. It's EXCELLENT for printing!!! If not the Toga, then the Kerry.

[chomann]

I have the Pentel Kerry, and I simply love it. The cap puts it over the edge against all my other pencils. I also have the 0.5 version since I like to have the fine fine lines. Nothing but compliments.

[steaxauce]

I've been eyeing this pencil for a while:

 

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com/2010/10/mitsubishi-pure-malt-pencil-review.html

 

It's got a cap that attaches to the back and integrates with the mechanism of the pencil, similar to how the Sharp Kerry works. It's got a nice wood body and is a bit larger than the Sharp Kerry, which was my only problem with that pencil. The Pure Malt can be had for around $50, but you have to get it from Japan.

[pkoko]

If you want nice thick pencils; then I reccomend the Lamy 2000. I also had good luck with Parker Urban and jotter stainless steel pencils. But if you want to know my work horse pencil... it is Pentel Apex retractable mechanical pencil. I use it every day at work....

[dapv]

Another vote for the Lamy 2000 pencil, it too is excellent.

[steaxauce]

I've owned a Lamy 2000, and I agree, it's an excellent pencil. My only problem with it is that I use 4B .5mm lead, and I seemed to break more of it with the Lamy.

[twduffy58]

After falling upon this thread I went and found a Uni Kuru Toga at my local big box and have given it a short test ride. since I'm used to mostly Pentel pencils, the size and weight aren't an issue for me and I can see after my short play with it, I like the rotating mechanism. I was always frustrated by writing a flat onto the lead. This should do the trick.

[dapv]

Not only do I still like using my Uni Kuru Toga, but I'm thinking of getting its big brother from JetPens.

[Surnia]

Not only do I still like using my Uni Kuru Toga, but I'm thinking of getting its big brother from JetPens.

 

Its certainly much more solid, and it definitely feels more solid.

[adallak]

Tikky Special (Rotring) 0.5 or 0.7.

Edited January 24, 2012 by adallak

[XiaoMG]

Going over this thread, I'm surprised how many people are into the Kuru Toga. I have tried most of the pencils that use the mechanism, and I have to say I really don't like them at all. I don't like them for English and I don't like them for Chinese. They just don't work that well, and they really ruin the tactile experience of writing with graphite by being mushy and imprecise while simultaneousy exaggerating vibrations.

 

Part of the benefit of writing with graphite is the control you can exercise over every movement. A mushy spring mechanism or a wobbly tip are precisely the opposite of what should be sought in such an instrument.

 

For what it's worth, I think most pencils are fairly OK, as long as the tips are stable and precise. Though I am not a big fan of the build quality, the Uni Alpha Gel Slim has been a joy to use. The Staedtler 925-25 is good as well, though I am not fond of the advance button. I would recommend a Pilot S20 if you can find one, or perhaps a Uni Pure Malt. I have the latter in 2mm, and find it to be a fantastic everyday writing tool.

Edited January 24, 2012 by XiaoMG

[Zaphodbeeblebrox]

I used to do a lot of board drafting 20 years ago and I always loved the Pentel drafting mechanical pencils, not sure if they still make the style I used but it was comfortable for all day use and came in a variety of lead sizes.

 

Cramer

 

 

[adallak]

I used to do a lot of board drafting 20 years ago and I always loved the Pentel drafting mechanical pencils, not sure if they still make the style I used but it was comfortable for all day use and came in a variety of lead sizes.

 

Cramer

 

 

Do you mean Pentel P205? They are indeed great inexpensive pencils.

[lovemy51]

I used to do a lot of board drafting 20 years ago and I always loved the Pentel drafting mechanical pencils, not sure if they still make the style I used but it was comfortable for all day use and came in a variety of lead sizes.

 

Cramer

 

 

what ink did u use for your text: PR shoreline gold? j/k :embarrassed_smile:

 

i like the pentel P20x ("x" for the point thickness -.5,.7 and .9)... if that is the one u are refering to.

[lovemy51]

oh no, adallak beat me to it by two minutes!!!

[lovemy51]

Going over this thread, I'm surprised how many people are into the Kuru Toga. I have tried most of the pencils that use the mechanism, and I have to say I really don't like them at all. I don't like them for English and I don't like them for Chinese. They just don't work that well, and they really ruin the tactile experience of writing with graphite by being mushy and imprecise while simultaneousy exaggerating vibrations.

 

Part of the benefit of writing with graphite is the control you can exercise over every movement. A mushy spring mechanism or a wobbly tip are precisely the opposite of what should be sought in such an instrument.

 

For what it's worth, I think most pencils are fairly OK, as long as the tips are stable and precise. Though I am not a big fan of the build quality, the Uni Alpha Gel Slim has been a joy to use. The Staedtler 925-25 is good as well, though I am not fond of the advance button. I would recommend a Pilot S20 if you can find one, or perhaps a Uni Pure Malt. I have the latter in 2mm, and find it to be a fantastic everyday writing tool.

 

 

oh, we all know u prefer the wood pencils!!

 

take care!

[XiaoMG]

oh, we all know u prefer the wood pencils!!

 

take care!

Sure...in the same way I prefer fountain pens. When I was in university, I much preferred the practicality of mechanical pencils. When I go to file taxes, fill out work forms, or otherwise do mundane paperwork, I bring a good waterproof ballpoint because it is reliable, allows me to write very small, and I know the ink will cooperate. Gel pens and leadholders are an in-between that some like and some don't. I personally think they're great.

[Zaphodbeeblebrox]

Adallak has is right, the Pentel P205.

 

I used to have tons of those in varies sizes, and my favorite was the 0.3mm, I could get all kinds of fine detail into a drawing with that pencil, of course you would have to be careful and use a delicate but firm touch, 0.3 mm lead is very easy to break.

 

Oh, the good old days, I wish they would get rid of computers and go back to the hand drawn style.

 

Anyway

Cramer