Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil 0.7 mm Silver

Excelllent quality mechanical pencil. Nice feel in the hand. Has a bit of weight as it is made with solid metal. Lead advancing mechanism works well, and the Rotring leads feel superior to the usual Pentel brand that I get at the local art store. I cannot speak of its longevity, as I have only just received this pencil. Maybe I will update this review after enough use to give and informed opinion. But one thing I think is fair to say is that this is a quality pencil that you can feel as soon as you put it in your hand and write. Some of the more popular, plastic refillables do not last long. Something in them breaks too soon, needing replacement. I've been a Rotring fan for many years. I have fountain pens that look very similar to these mechanical pencils, rapidograph pens, and art/calligraphy pens, all refillable with converters. These are the staples of my art supply collection. Seems that many of Rotring's products are no longer made in Germany, which makes the new ones less desirable than the old ones from Germany, but these are still great quality. I would look at these reviews here, where there are more informed reviews by a gentleman who made comparisons between different Rotring models. It seems, according to his idea, that this 600 version of the mechanical pencil is superior to the newer 800 version. I don't have those to compare, but if the newer ones have plastic components, they probably will not have the lifespan of these 600's. I have a feeling these 600's will perform well. They feel solidly engineered, and have that hefty feel to them. I love the extra weight of metal bodies in my drawing tools. For some reason I create better work with the heavier pens and mechanical pencils, whereas I feel like I have less control with the usual plastic pencils and pens. These are worth trying. The price may seem a bit high, but if these have the Rotring high standards, they will far outlast any of the lesser quality plastic pencils. And then there's the weight of the pencil that you don't get with the cheaper tools. It's worth spending a little more for quality that will outlast other tools. Better quality, less quantity over the years. That is kinder to the environment, and practically speaking, finer writing tools that will have an effect on the work that is done with them. If you can afford it at present, buy better quality. If not, save up for it. So many (general) things manufactured now are not built to last. When there is an option that will cost a little more but last a lot longer, it's the better, environmentally friendly way to go, and in the long run saves money as well. Worth giving these a try if you are able.

I got it a few days ago, and it's of fantastic quality. The metal is beautifully textured with a heavy feel on my hands, and makes sketching and writing more fun. I've been a picky person when it came to pens and pencils. Previously, I had been using the Graphgear 500, which has a nice weight distribution and a nice knurled grip that digs into my fingers comfortably. The Rotring 600 is what you call a PREMIUM PRODUCT; it has the dials for lead types, and they feel nice if you put a lot of pressure on your lead. Pros: They feel nice if you like a heavier mechanical pencil, it has a graphite grading dial, has a fine knurled grip, easy to write/sketch, Cons: ITS HEAVY, the little clip is VERY HARD to get off (I snapped mine in half :cry:), is on the pricier side of mechanical pencils I got the silver version as the Graphgear 500 is pretty dark enough.

The knurling is perfect. It's really grippy, but without being pokey. The weight is also really great. But it isn't without a couple of flaws. There is a little metal sleeve that sticks out of the end and surrounds the lead near the tip, and the way that the pencil is designed, there's not really anything to prevent that sleeve from getting bent. If it stays at your desk, no sweat, it won't be an issue. But if you take it with you from place to place, it really should be in a hard case of some kind. I kept mine in my backpack, in one of the pen holders in the built in organizer in the front zipper pocket (which is soft-sided). Somehow, that little sleeve got bent slightly. It wasn't enough for me to notice at first, but the lead would keep breaking. Fortunately, it was slight enough that I was able to fix it using the pliers on my Leatherman. My backpack also has a hard-sided pocket (it's a Hazard4 Patrol Pack), and since I've been keeping the pencils in the hard-sided pocket, I haven't had any issues. The other thing is that the internals seem a little cheap. The whole outside is metal (brass, I believe), but when you take it apart, you see that some of the working parts are actually plastic. Specifically, the housing for the mechanism that advances the lead is made of plastic. The plastic housing is threaded, and screws into the metal tip (including the knurled grip). Then the metal barrel screws into the metal tip. It's well protected enough that I don't think it'll be an issue, but I kinda wish it was aluminum or something instead. Then again, I don't really know what sort of things the housing needs to do. If it needs to be able to deform a little, then return to it's normal shape, then plastic probably really is the way to go. Then the amount of lead that it spits out each click isn't always consistent. Every once in awhile, it will spit out too much lead, and I'll have to push the lead back in and try again. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it will happen several times in a row. I'm thinking this is an issue with the quality of the lead I'm using though (standard cheap pentel HB lead), since it's a fairly rare occurrence otherwise. But the more expensive Rotring lead that came with it tended to smear more, so I'm okay with the trade off. Overall, it's very good, and knowing what I know now, I'd still have gladly bought it. But if you don't really have $25 to spend on a pencil, but you do so anyway thinking that it will be perfect in every way, then you will be disappointed. It still gets 5 stars because none of these flaws are severe enough to warrant docking a star. I have both the 0.5mm and 0.7mm versions. If you would like the 0.5mm, but are considering the 0.7mm version because you don't want to deal with lead breaking all the time, go ahead and get the 0.5mm. After using the 0.5mm to write probably around 75 pages of notes and homework, I have yet to experience lead breaking (except due to a bent sleeve, which is mentioned above).

This is a hefty mechanical pencil that helps get smooth lines because of the weight. Very functional, and has a few fun gimmicks (like spinning the unscrewable midsection on and off partially to act like a fidget spinner)

Excellent design and construction. It's a beautiful object. Other less expensive mechanical pens will work fine, but this just feels good in the hand.

Loved it, use it for work as a carpenter, I have a second pencil but this is great for detailed stuff, yes I get made fun of, no I don’t care, it works great.

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The high end mechanical pencils are slowly making their way into my precision writing instrument collection. When I think about high end mechanical pencil, first thing comes to mind is rOtring. After all they are precision and serious writing instruments and Engineers, architects, and artists all swear by it. There are not many drafting pencils that get discussed more around the internet than the rOtring 600. It is an iconic tool that is made to be enjoyed for life. This is my second rOtring. rOtring 600 features ergonomic hexagonal brass body with a knurled grip and lead grade indicator and is available with a black or silver finish. Overall, construction looks pretty solid. I have opted for silver and I can tell it’s a beauty especially with those iconic red band. Pencil is spectacularly well-balanced and it’s very comfortable to hold and write. Hexagonal body will prevent fall from desk. The mechanism is a standard push top ratchet advance, with a very positive, loud “click” which I like. On the top, the cap comes off to reveal a small eraser, which can be removed to add more lead to the reservoir. The knurling of the grip section feels and looks fantastic, this element is carried through to the top of the pencil with the lead indicator. You can rotate this section around to indicate which grade of lead you have inside the pencil, a really great feature. The clip is pretty solid and strong. Pencil came packaged in minimal black card board sleeve which I appreciate as those fancy boxes are just wastage of resources. It is designed in Germany and assembled in Japan. Overall, I am extremely happy with the pencil. In fact, I believe anybody looking for serious pencil should own rOtring 600. If you need pencil on move and reduce risk of dropping and damaging the tip, go with rOtring 800. Pros: • Gorgeous precision instrument which feels and looks clean and industrial • Solid construction and precise • Very well balanced and comfortable and ergonomic • Strong clip • Lead indicator Cons: • None (can’t’ think of any) Conclusion: Mechanical pencils are very cheap and you can even buy it for less than a dollar. But pencils rOtring 600/800 are beyond just mechanical pencils, they are precision serious writing instruments for Engineers, architects, and artists. If you are still writing or drawing by hands (in the world of computers) do yourself a favor- You deserve better! In fact, I believe anybody looking for serious pencil should own rOtring 600

high quality mechanical pencil.

Che bella! Costa tanto, ma é "eterna", un'icona...e la compri una volta sola essendo destinata a durare anni (non fatevela rubare! 😃). La qualità si paga e qui ce n'è da vendere. Il livello di finiture è al "top", e si percepisce fin dal primo contatto, godendosi poi i dettagli che ne caratterizzano il design. Matita "tecnica" di cui non è necessario sottolineare funzionalità e precisione (...perfetto il meccanismo di estrazione della mina) ma che si presta anche ad un uso "ordinario". Vari colori e finiture ma per me va acquistata nel colore argento che ne sottolinea il design e le finiture. La punta non si ritrae ed a me piace così, richiedendo però un minimo di attenzione in più poiché se dovesse cadere la punta non è protetta, ma la robustezza è comunque una garanzia. Io l'ho acquistata possedendo già la penna dello stesso tipo e che uso con inchiostro gel, costituendo un eccellente set di strumenti da scrittura per ogni situazione e che si fa notare. Unica osservazione, sono di dimensioni medio/piccole, quindi forse non comodissime per ch ha mani molto grandi. Eccellente!

Rotring 600 Color aluminio es una pieza muy vistosa para usar ademas que desde mi punto de vista es muy bonita, este en mi 3ro que adquiero de la marca y me decepciono un poco, ya que los otros 2 que tengo el Azul y el Rosa la calidad de terminados es perfecto, este color aluminio natural no quede muy satisfecho con la calidad, los detalles que encontré fueron: En la textura del agarre que se ve a contra luz con algunas imperfecciones El clip esta mal doblado y el grabado de la marca pareciera que la plancha que usaron estaba muy deteriorada Otra cosa en la parte hexagonal una de las aristas se siente algo rugosa. Tal vez sean detalles que otra persona no detectaría, pero por el precio que pague, creo que me dejaron a deber, porque comparación con el Azul es simplemente perfecto, por eso me anime a comprar la plata. En cuanto a usabilidad el producto es pesado, muy pesado a mi parecer, para hacer algunas anotaciones para el trabajo, no le veo problema. Pero si eres estudiante o dibujante que pasas horas usando un lápiz mecánico, creo que hay otras mejores opciones de Pentel como el Graph 1000 For PRO para esas largas jornadas. Realmente si te gusta coleccionar lápices mecánicos. Definitivamente estas piezas no pueden faltar en la colección. Para cerrar, trae el indicador de dureza de la mina y un borrador algo pequeño que es de la misma media que los Pentel, asi que será sencillo y barato el repuesto del borrador.