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Reddit mentions of rOtring 600 0.5mm Black Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904443)
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An iconic tool meant for a lifetime of use; The Full metal body provides ideal weight balance for fatigue Free writing and drawingBrass mechanism allows Precision lead advancement; Lead hardness grade indicator for rapid identification when workingHexagonal shape avoids sliding on drawing tables; Design, pattern and size of metallic grip zone enable working for long hours without slippingThe fixed lead guidance sleeve prevents breakage and gives you a clear page view for precise ruler based drawingLimited Warranty: Guaranteed for 2 years from original purchase date against defects in Materials or workmanship
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 6.1 Inches |
Length | 6.69 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | January 2013 |
Size | 0.5 mm |
Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
Width | 1.1 Inches |
Oh man, nobody's mentioned the rOtring 600 yet?! It's the love of my life. I had a Uni Kuru Toga 0.5mm for a little over a year beforehand and it was awesome, too. My only complaint about it was the compliance in the tip made it annoying to precisely predict how tiny lines would end up (I write very small). The 0.5mm rOtring doesn't spin the lead or anything fancy like the Kuru Toga, but it is so heavy, so well balanced, and the tolerances are just awesome. I've tried the rOtring 800 with the retractable tip, but the tolerance stackup of the moving parts just made it feel of lower quality than the 600.
It's just a little thing, but a nice, bound, notepad with bookmark is essential for me. I like the quad-ruled ones:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NH130210120V-S-Classic-Notebook-Squared/dp/B01DN8TEA2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1541454040&sr=8-6&keywords=quad+ruled+notebook&dpID=51WoQSZKalL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Could consider a nice mechanical pencil to go with it, too: https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541454178&sr=8-3&keywords=rotring+pencil&dpID=31NpYvK41ML&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Oh boy. That's the Rotring 600. Probably the go to recommendation of this sub.
Have some stuff Muji coming in as well but decided to post now :)
List of items - Uni Kuru Toga Roulette: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Roulette-Mechanical-Pencil-0.5-mm-Gun-Metallic-Body/pd/6547
Tombow Mono Graph: https://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Mono-Graph-Shaker-Mechanical-Pencil-0.3-mm-Black/pd/16825
Arch Eraser: https://www.jetpens.com/Sakura-Arch-Foam-Eraser-60-Black/pd/18452
Shitajiki Writing Board: https://www.jetpens.com/Kyoei-Orions-Clear-Shitajiki-Writing-Board-B5/pd/19479
Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Maica-Gel-Pen-0.4-mm-Black/pd/10197
Pilot G-Tec-C Gel Pen: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-G-Tec-C-Gel-Pen-0.25-mm-Black/pd/4561
Mono Eraser: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IFXJSW0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kokuyo Campus Loose Leaf Paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017JWQ5H8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Stalogy A6 Editors Notebook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TYDSQS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kokuyo Campus Notebook Set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C4KL8I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rotring 600: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZWYUA4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kiki’s Delivery Service Kuru Toga Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-Delivery-Ballpoint-KURUTOGA-Guchokipanya/dp/B01LYDYVZE
Pilot Hi-Tec-C: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Gel-Pen-0.25-mm-Black/pd/41
This is the one you want: https://www.amazon.ca/Rotring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_1?s=office&ie=UTF8&qid=1492826919&sr=1-1&keywords=rotring+600
There are two groups of people in the world: people who think this is the best mechanical pencil ever made, and people who've never used one.
I think I paid $50 for mine, and if I somehow lost it I wouldn't think twice about paying that much again.
rOtring 600 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BPi0CbAMYE1BB
It’s actually my go to mechanical pencil, the rOtring 600!
https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4
Cheap and good: Staedtler 925: 3-pack of 0.3mm, 0.5mm, and 0.7mm for $20. Individually sold at art/stationary stores for $5-$10 each.
The metal version by Pentel: GraphGear 500: 4-pack of 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm and 0.9mm for $20. Individually sold at stores for $10-$20 each. They're okay, and people like the metal look, but I prefer the Staedtler.
The good stuff: rOtring. rOtring 600: $23. rOtring 800: $50.
I haven't tried the rOtring pencils myself; I've heard they're good, but I've been pretty happy with the Staedtlers. Although they're the cheapest I mentioned, they're also very comfortable and reliable. I've never had one fail (I have had Pentel pencils fail, including but not limited to the ones I linked), and I've been using them for years.
Make sure you get a decent mechanical eraser to go with them. A Tombow MONO zero in an amazing eraser for the details, and a Sanford Paper Mate Tuff Stuff is good for everything else. Buy an extra pack of the refills and you're good for a while. Note: Do not buy the Sanford eraser for more than $5. The price on Amazon right now is ridiculous. The Tombow is a little more pricy; $5-$10 is fair for it.
the entire rotring line is on sale on all of amazon includint europe so that's nice
few examples
rotring 600 https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538497181&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rotring+600&dpPl=1&dpID=31NpYvK41ML&ref=plSrch
rapid pro https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Rapid-Mechanical-Pencil-Matte/dp/B0055ZS57U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538497197&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rotring+rapid+pro&psc=1
/u/Grep2grok's point about the speed of lectures is certainly worth considering. I'd parrot his pencil recommendation. For a premium pencil, I'd recommend any of the following:
Of the above, start with the GG 1000. I think it has the most comfortable grip for writing at length.
Pencil kind of opens the playing field when choosing a notebook, as you don't have to worry about bleed. I prefer large spiral-bound books as they lay very flat. Your work space will be very limited most of the time, so something that folds back on itself may prove useful.
You might be thinking of the 800, that one has the retractable tip and can be had for ~$35.
Amazon has the black 0.5mm 600s for $17 right now.
rOtring 600 0.5mm Black Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904443) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ztiKAbK5FZEGP
Pen: Sakura Micron-05
Pencil: rOtring 600
It's $5 cheaper on amazon.com.
Same here in the uk, the 0.5mm 600 is reduced without having to buy another. Other Rotrings are also reduced.
About that... There are tons of examples on Amazon of mechanical pencils that cost more than $10 and have tons of reviews and purchases. Once you get into metal bodied mechanical pencils you can easily spend more than $10 but chances are you'll be able to hand them down to your children they're so durable.
Here's a link
They're easy to find on Amazon and Jetpens. Jetpens is usually a little more expensive though.
+1 for Rotring 600 or 800
Also a 4 hole punch would be nice if he wants to make up his own custom notebooks with millimetric graph paper and such.
Many of my favorites have been discontinued or changed.
The Koh-i-Noor Rapidomatic was my primary pencil for my first 4 college years. I even bought a red and blue colored versions to put red and blue lead in, which was nice for graphs or occasional emphasis. Lovely pencils made in Japan. However, looking at the Amazon reviews they no longer make these, but instead something with the same name and general look, but using all new parts and process in China. You can taste the sadness in the reviews. It looks like people are happy with the Alvin Draftmatic which looks exactly like the Rapidomatic.
The Pilot Vanishing Point has been discontinued. Sad. My favorite pencil, made in Japan. See reviews on Amazon. I introduced a number of people to this, and many of them started using it as their primary pencil. My manager even questioned why I had spent $200 on pencils, when I explained I was ordering a couple of these for myself, asked around, and 10 others in the office said they wanted one or two as well (after trying mine). No drafting grip, and shorter, but really good weight, good feel, quality, and I could write well with them.
The Uni Kuru Toga is nice, but too lightweight and plastic for my taste. The price is hard to argue with. I wonder if the Roulette model would be better as it sounds like it might weigh more.
Dave's review site recommends the Staedtler 925-25. I've tried the 925-05 which is ok (my 11yo uses it) but not the 925-25.
If you have more money, the Rotring 600 and 800+ come highly recommended (lots of metal, high quality, made in Japan). I have never tried one, but I'll buy a 600 sometime soon.
For erasers, I use Staedtler Mars Plastic. They last forever -- I still have one from 1985 with more than half remaining and it works fine. I only bought more so the family can each have one of their own. My tips are (1) don't get oil on them or the paper, and get it off if you do. This means don't run your finger along the eraser part. It causes smearing. (2) erase flat if you can, to save sharp edges for fine work. If you always use the edges, then you won't have a sharp edge to change φ' to φ in the middle of an equation.
GraphGear 1000
http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Drafting-Brushed-PG1015A/dp/B000GAU2RU/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1464447103&sr=1-4&keywords=Pentel+Graph+Gear+1000
Graphgear 500 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047CP7PA/ref=psdc_1069816_t3_B0006HXQXA
rOting 300 http://www.amazon.com/rOtring-0-5mm-Mechanical-Pencil-502305/dp/B001A1POYA
rOting 600 http://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Mechanical-Pencil-Black-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1464448403&sr=1-1&keywords=rotring+600
rOting Rapid Pro http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXIRDSW/ref=psdc_1069816_t3_B00AZX0GOM
Staedtler 925 25 05
http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Mechanical-Pencil-925-25-05/dp/B002BNHMC8
Platinum Mechanical Pencil PRO USE 03
http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Mechanical-Pencil-MSD-1500-MSD-1500A/dp/B004G0AFP0
Here are the links
You can track the pricing on the rOtring 600 0.5mm on Amazon.
I've been tracking the rOtrings for quite some time now and I'd say the prices are actually dropping.
https://ca.camelcamelcamel.com/Rotring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/product/B00AZWYUA4
You can use this website to help you track the price. Once, the price dipped down to $20.99 and I nabbed three rOtring 600s once I saw that.
nah, it's still there.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZWYUA4/ref=crt_ewc_title_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AZWYUA4?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
https://www.jetpens.com/Rotring-600-Drafting-Pencil-Replacement-Tip-0.5-mm-Black/pd/8653
hope this helps, also included an amazon link below for a new 600
https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525749979&sr=8-1&keywords=rotring+600
You never got the message?
They reproduced the rotring 600
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotring-0-5mm-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_1?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1380979926&sr=1-1&keywords=rotring+600
Are you a student? Or a frequent pencil user? If so..
Rotring 600's fit your budget.
/r/mechanicalpencils is a good place to look. Generally it depends on your budget and what you want to do with your pencil. You can get some nice cheap ones (under 5 bucks) like a Pentel Sharp or Pentel Twist Erase, and some slightly more expensive but still cheap ones with gimmicks like the Kuru Toga (automatically rotating lead) and Zebra DelGuard (reduced lead breakage). If you want to spend some more on a more solid and well built pencil the Pentel Graphgear 1000 is a great option for around $10. And then you can keep going up with the Sharp Kerry, Staedtler, rOtrings, and the Orenznero.
Right now though, there's a incredible deal on Amazon for the next three hours, the rOtring 600 for about 9 dollars. All metal, really nice looking, great weight and balance, usually considered a $25 dollar pencil that is pretty close to the top end of nice mechanical pencils. Just don't lose it or drop it!
Get yourself one of these well worth the money if you can keep up with your pencils. https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Barrel-Mechanical-Pencil-1904443/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=lp_2599831011_1_1?srs=2599831011&ie=UTF8&qid=1493684267&sr=8-1
Read the title and came here to recommend getting a mechanical pencil, and it looks like you were already thinking about it!
My rOtring 600 should be here tomorrow. Pretty psyched about it.
A good eraser is also a life changer.
I just ordered one a few hours before I saw this post,lol, I guess I made a good choice then.
Amazing has a sale for the .5 600s for $15.
That's about the average price for that particular version. FYI, Camel Camel Camel is a must-have tool if you are shopping Amazon. You can track the price history, set alerts when a price drops, and they even have a handy Chrome plugin so you can just click the icon when you are on an amazon page instead of going to the 3camels website. I highly recommend it. For instance, I just got an alert yesterday because the Rapid Pro I was tracking dropped to $22.
OK, well I have been a mechanical pencil hater forever but that may be unfounded. The quick blunting is a pain in the ass. Would you recommend this Rostring for writing? Expanding my knowledge of pencils is the most productive thing to come out of my Trump hate/fascination today.
here is the link for the ones who want a direct link
Here you go! 75 BZR (is that the right abbreviation?) for a .5 mm model
The Rotring 600s are $18 on Amazon
Why not buy a Rotring 600?
600 is on prime deal for the next couple of hours under $15
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZWYUA4/?coliid=I1YT9V1JB0Y2CZ&colid=1EQ9IWJTM3ASA&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
I have a rotring. It's a beautifully made pencil. I've had it for 3 years, perfectly balanced and great for sketching etc:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotring-600-Mechanical-Pencil-0-5mm/dp/B00AZWYUA4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458477042&sr=8-4&keywords=Rotring
Doesn't come in .9 but it's an excellent pencil.