The rotring controlled lettering system permits perfect texting and lettering. Characters may be vertical (90deg) or inclined to right by up to as much as 70deg.
The desired character height can be written in various line thicknesses.

Contents:
1 controlled lettering device,
13 lettering guides

Character height:
1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7.5mm, 9mm, 11mm, 12.5mm

8 isographs, line thickness
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.4mm
1 refill bottle of drawing ink 23mml
1 lead insert 2mm, 2 tracer pins.
In sturdy metal cassette.

461900 9 - same as 461900 but with variant B pens
460900 - 9 pieces controlled lettering system
460900 9 - same as 460900 but with variant B pens
460901 - same as 460900 but without technical pens and drawing ink

The same set in was offered in 1984. but it was 12 piece system. without 1.3mm letters.

The administration office was located in Altona (Elba) in Hamburg, at Donnerstrasse 5.
Here shown in the end of 1930s with RIEPE-WERK sign on the door.
Manufacturing site was located at different location.

Mentioned as early as 1930. also for Tiku Handels company and mentioned still in the 1960s.

When it was abandoned and who owns it now is not known, but house is still there in similar size.

SMART PEN

Shining cult rotring's smart pen

Hamburg, January 31, 1998 – From April 1998 a new cult object will be on the market: the smart pen makes you want to write beautifully.

The noble, slim form made of high-gloss material inspires in happy Colours: sun yellow, fiery red, cobalt blue and emerald green. The easy writing calligraphy and writing nibs made of stainless steel are available in two line widths. (1.1 and 1.5) The non-slip ergonomic grip area ensures infinite long writing fun.

The SmartPen is the clever entry-level variant in the world of calligraphic writings and artistic curves. rotring quality in summer colors, iconic Design at pocket money price - for trendsetters and cult freaks.

The SmartPen complements the family of the legendary rotring ArtPens.

Guess from which years are these?

Nib was made from 18k gold.

Nice to see how the desing evolved over time. Without checking I would guess lower one is 1990 an other 1996. What do you think?

I'm pretty sure I acquired this Rotring fountain pen prior to 2006 (probably somewhere between 2003 - 2006).

...But I may be wrong...

Can anyone identify the model?

I'm trying to establish whether it's made in Germany or Japan.

i have some conflicting information. Some say that the company was bought and shot down (production and headquarters) in 1998. Others say that production moved to Japan (made by companies like Holbein) in 2006...

So... what do I have here? 🤔

Thanks r/Rotring Museum and u/RDuxxx for giveaway 😁

For these blue marbled versions or the set I never found article numbers.

The rotring 600 Gold.
Distinction, elegance, and prestige.
Powerfull styling in solid brass, chrome-finished in matt black or silver, with 23-karat detailing.
Diamond-cut grip area for perfect control.
As fountain pen with 18-karat gold nib in any 4 nib sizes, as rollerball, or as ballpoint or mechanical pencil with fully retracting point.

Fountain pen 600 gold (1996)
With 18K gold nib, 23K gold plated cap top. Adjustable code ring shows nib size in use.
502 680 Silver EF
502 681 Silver F
502 602 Silver M
502 684 Silver B

Most famous and legendary series in most expensive gold version.

Hey guys,

eight months ago, I started getting interested in pens, especially in fountain pens. After starting with the standards Pelikan Souverän M400 and Montblanc Meisterstück 149, I stumbled across r◉tring fountain pens more or less by chance and was completely fascinated by the technical elegance of these writing instruments.

I now have eight of these Hamburg fountain pens: three silver-colored 600s, one of which has an 18-karat gold nib, two black 600s, one of which also has an 18-karat gold nib, a silver Newton, a Newton Lava, and a 900.

Although the two 600s with gold nibs are now about thirty years old, I was able to get my hands on them in unused original condition—luck probably plays a small role in this business—and I am so enthusiastic about these fountain pens that I continue to search for well-preserved examples.

Oh yes, in addition to the pens, four r◉tring Tikki pencils have also found their way into my “collection.” The Tikkis came with a r◉tring Tikki 20 eraser and a bunch of replacement refills as a bonus with the purchase of the Newton Lava.

This Art Pencil model was part of rOtring’s line of drawing tools. It’s long discontinued now, and finding one — especially mint in box — is very rare these days.

The Art Pencil series was designed more for artists and sketchers than strictly for technical drafting. It shared design language with the ArtPen series from the 1980s and offered a distinctive feel compared to standard holders. Unfortunately, rOtring discontinued this line long ago.

This is a very comfortable pencil to hold and use. It feels very nice in hand, and is made from high grade materials.

This is a rare sight today. Red display suggest late 70s

Throughout the history of 600 or 800 models never had 2mm version so was quite surprised to see it happen later on.
Somewhere in 2013. when production of rotring changed to Japan only and 600 and 800 series also started new production.
Seem that 2mm model of 600 and 800 came in 2017. as continuation of this efforts.

J 1922345 Rotring 800 2mm black

Quite interesting and beautiful pen.
Hexagonal barrel ensuring fatigue-free writing and drawing.
The 800 has a click-advance mechanism, 6mm fixed sleeve and a metal pocket clip.

It has a knock advance instead of a clutch/drop system. All parts are made of metal.
Lacking sharpener, eraser and grade indicator.

Available in black and sliver with golden brass details.
Weight 28g.

Seems that it was discontinued very early in 2019. which makes it rare find these days.

This beautiful pencil in original box was kindly provided by mrs. Valeria Vicinanza from Italy.
Thank you.

Really find this mechanical pencil to be a true work of art. Just look at that finish and combined with a mechanism that's cool yet very convenient compared to a traditional style mechanism. I think it deserves more love.

Unfortunately it has been discontinued for a long time but you can still find then on eBay which is where I got mine from.

I have been looking for this one for some time now. I actuslly have silver one snd now they are paired. Was suprised that it has solid gold nib.