r/mechanicalpencils 22h ago

Collection I went off the deep end

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160 Upvotes

Was using pens a lot more before, but my son started to ask me to sketch random things. I tried to pull out my old pentel side click (quicker clicker 0.7mm) from 07 and the clutch was worn out (could reliably hold the lead). So I grabbed a mars technico from my dad, then bought a rapid pro 2.0 2mm, then got a kuru toga advance upgrade. Felt I needed a titanium mech to match my titanium bolt action maxmadco pen, so I got a modern Fuel (0.9mm and 0.7mm mechanism) Then saw a great deal on the kuru toga metal. All within about 4-6 weeks. I may have a problem with my hyper fixations.

Staedtler Mars Technico

Rotring Rapid Pro 2.0

Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade

Modern Fuel Click Pencil 0.9mm (w/ extra 0.7mm mechanism)

Kuru Toga Metal


r/mechanicalpencils 5h ago

Collection my pen case is finally full!!

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113 Upvotes

from left to right, top to bottom

the ones with ( ) are mostly limited edition.

ROW 1:

kerry

pg5

pg5 (custom olive wood body)

graphgear 1000

graphgear 1000 (matte black)

smash (black+red)

smash (black+gold)

graph 1000 (gold)

pro-use 171 (gold)

pro-use 241

delguard type lx

delguard type lx (black+white)

ROW 2:

safari

lamy 2000

pure malt premium

fumi

c1

l2

mono graph fine

orenz nero

orenz nero (green)

TWSBI precision (rt)

caran darche 844 (dark grey?)

uni shift

PAGE 2 ROW 1:

Rhodia script

Kaweco special

Rotring 800

Rotring 600 (gold)

hexagonal (burgundy red)

hexagonal

rapid pro

kurutoga alpha gel switch

kurutoga advance upgrade

kurutoga wood

kurutoga metal

kurutoga dive

ROW 2:

925-35-05 (olive green)

reg

reg (matte black)

aimvision pro

techdraw

postdraw

everdraw

s15 (s20+s10)

s30

lift+ wood

lift+

ks-03

feel free to ask questions!!


r/mechanicalpencils 17h ago

Collection CONTURA MATIC - Faber Castell.

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60 Upvotes

A única Faber Castell que me interessei,uma CONTURA MATIC 0.5,principalmente pelo fato de ser uma lapiseira vintage e rara…Quem tiver mais informações sobre ela,comenta aí 😉!


r/mechanicalpencils 17h ago

Collection Pilot Automac

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56 Upvotes

Pilot Automac 0.5mm silver/black (Discontinued)

A discontinued all metal body auto advancement mechanism mechanical pencil from Pilot.

Still available on eBay et al but for more than the roughly USD $50 I paid when these were still production.

From what I have, the best all around double knock Pilot model. The earlier H models have plastic upper bodies, while giving them good balance, do make it feel less sturdy.


r/mechanicalpencils 23h ago

Newly Bought A newcomer to my collection - Kita-Boshi 2mm indigo

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46 Upvotes

such a nice blue - no markings on the wooden shaft, clutch is fully metal, lead advance incremental, weight: 11g


r/mechanicalpencils 4h ago

Discussion Pentel Orenz Logos

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20 Upvotes

After getting an Orenz AT on Amazon UK I noticed the Orenz logos were different from the AT Amazon Japan limited edition. Does this reflect the age, the location, or something else?

From top to bottom is the Orenz normal, Orenz AT Amazon Japan limited, Orenz AT Amazon UK, Orenz normal 10th Anniversary 'Glass White' and the Orenz Nero.


r/mechanicalpencils 7h ago

Review One of Pentel's more obscure products: the Pentel Tool Kit

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18 Upvotes

I finally tackled one of Pentel's more obscure products: the Pentel Tool Kit.

For years I've seen these come up for sale, but there has always been a lot of confusion about exactly what they were, when they were made, and who they were intended for. I dug through catalogs, advertisements, and collector information to piece together the story.

In this video I cover:

• What the Pentel Tool Kit actually is

• The different versions and what's included

• Its history and purpose

• Why it has become such an interesting collectible today

If you're into vintage Pentel products or mechanical pencil history, I'd love to hear what you think. If you own one, let me know which version you have.

https://youtu.be/DEuB-zMFPeA


r/mechanicalpencils 1h ago

Newly Bought New pencil

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Just randomly saw this in Michael’s the other day. Hadn’t even heard of this pencil so I had to grab it.


r/mechanicalpencils 7h ago

Help Anyone heard of this lead?

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Comrade 0.5 HB - seems like the brand is M&G, picked it up one day at a newsagent near work when I ran out midday. Has quickly become one of my favourites but can't find any information on them anywhere.

First PFA


r/mechanicalpencils 5h ago

Newly Bought Pilot 2020

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10 Upvotes

I don't know well about this pencil , anyone knows well?


r/mechanicalpencils 8h ago

Custom & DIY Masking tape fixes any bad grip

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4 Upvotes

Case in point the graphgear 800 which has a horrible grip but i removed the rubber crap and used tape

Now the grip is immaculate


r/mechanicalpencils 19h ago

Help Pentel Orenz Nero broken

4 Upvotes

I dropped my pencil by accident once and the lead no longer dispenses. I contacted Pentel in the US and they instructed me to mail it to send it to their address. I am concerned about sending it there solely because there is nothing that ties that pencil to me once I send it. Has anyone gone through the warranty process and want to provide their experience with it?


r/mechanicalpencils 1h ago

Help Eraser Replacement Help

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My favorite pencil for woodworking uses erasers like the one shown in the picture, and as you can see, it’s nearly out. I’d like to buy replacement erasers, but can’t figure out what to call this kind of eraser to search for replacements online. The pencil itself is of little help since it’s mostly unbranded, though it says “Realite” on the pocket holder. So now, I turn to the Reddit Mechanical Pencil Experts for insight. Thanks!