Top Ten Mechanical Pencils Updated June 2018

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TL;DR: Accidentally deleted the first one.

Full explanation: When I was uploading the most recent video on the YouTube app, I noted that there appeared to be TWO copies of this video. The one that went live on June 13th originally and one that just said "processing", stuck in limbo. Being the Type A that I can sometimes be, I thought: "Ok, I'll just delete this second limbo one, which is in error." Well, that ended up deleting BOTH videos from my YouTube account. Luckily, I had a backup through Google Photos. So, my apologies for getting a second notification on the same video and for the fact that all comments on the prior upload of this went to the grave when I accidentally deleted it.

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[franciscos]

Great video, was looking forward to seeing this for a while. The inclusion of new review criteria and specificity in the rank determination makes your choices very clear and well articulated. Personally, I'm sad the Hex-o-Matic is gone, mostly because it's my personal favorite that I own. Although I think I prefer the styling, aesthetics, and all metal body of the Hex-o-Matic, I appreciate the practical features of Pro-Use 171 and understand the replacement. I wish more pencils utilized the retractable tip feature as that seems like the best of both worlds. If something had that tip, a twist eraser, and a stylish metal body, that would be my ideal perfect pencil. Too bad it doesn't exist yet, but maybe one day.

[stephenhone]

Great video by the way. just got excited that someone else loves these pencils as much as I do.

[d.st.michael]

I admire your honesty and polite request for some civility brother. Respect.

[hbrhodess]

#PentelFanBoy #PentelLove
The Pentel Sharp P205 is my old school favorite. Current favorite is the Pentel Orenz PP500 series and currently using the 0.3 mm PP503 with AIN STEIN HB.

[clnfreakone]

Came across this video looking for pencil for work (data collection) ... my likes are metal knurled grip ... retractable pipe sleeve (pocket safe)... .7 lead ... durable some weight to a pencil ....still can’t put my finger on the perfect one lol 😂

[stephenhone]

I use my Zebra Drafix all day every day.

[stephenhone]

I am a carpenter and have been for 40 years, and as such have been using pencils for a long time. What flicks my switch is braking my concentration to sharpen a pencil. I have been searching for almost as long as I can remember the perfect pencil for me. In my everyday work, scribing rough timber and trim work I find the Zebra Grafix 0.9 mm. they come in sizes 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9. I use Uni Nano Dia leads and this combination is the best I've found. they cost £2.45 in the uk and last 12 months if I look after them. The site I buy them from is "Cult of pens".They are a great site, with everything drawing and writing-related items you could imagine. For drawing and drafting, I use Pentel Orenz 0.2 mechanical pencil again with Uni leads. Give them a go cheap, lightweight and robust. Be interested to hear what you have to say.

[kaiserneko]

Looks like i found another golden underrated channel doing what they love. Subscribed.

[cytherians]

One common problem with the rOtring 600 is the vulnerable tip. I think this is due to the weight of the pencil, which ends up being a problem when dropped. It tends to fall tip forward. And with the mass of the pencil behind it, the tip will bend. rOtring really should reinforce the tip, as this is a common problem I see posted about on Reddit (r/mechanicalpencils). My solution? Take a disposable BiC ballpoint pen cap (from the soft opaque barrel versions), snip that annoying "clip", and use this as a cap. Fits great, is cheap, and does the job easily.

[cytherians]

Just something to note regarding the rOtring 600 Newton mechanical pencil: While it is a retractable, the internal mechanism is mostly plastic. It feels cheap and I have some concerns about robustness over time. Take it apart and you'll see. The rOtring 800 has a more durable mechanism. As for wobble in the 800, this is easily remedied by installing a mini o-ring on the shaft. I did this and it practically eliminated movement (in fact, i don't experience movement if I use a normal touch--not heavy). Incidentally, I've seen rOtring 600 Newton Lava pencils go for less than $200. I don't know where you saw $300~500, but going that high is where the Trio comes in.

[qvmtqek]

Rotring 600 is just like BWAHAHAHA I’m still the king. Btw these top ten lists have really helped me out so thanks for making these videos!

[opasanparadajz]

Goddamn it. My Rotring Tikky 0.5 is now officially broken. I have used that pencil for 20 years. I got it when I started my education, I wrote basically everything with it, except the exams, and I studied mathematics, so that is a lot of writing. It got me through my university, bachelors degree and later masters. And now when I'm doing my phd it has decided to die on me. This pencil I'm not going to throw away, I'm going to find a decent box for it and I'm going to bury it in my back yard. Now I'm looking for a new pencil, and if you guys have any suggestions which one I should go for please write to me.

[TheSilveravi]

I think the uni kuru toga should be in the top 10 definitely my favorite pencil so far

[DominoA]

Rotring 600 and Pentel Graph Gear 100 are drafting pencils. I think they cannot be put in th list.

[privateaccount]

Love it man, good to know there is people that love mechanicals as much as I do. You went deep into every pencil and took your time with each one, just subscribed, keep it up!

[vaderetro]

Which are the longest mechanical pencils? I have a Koh I Noor, but at 14, 5cm (or 5.7 inches) of length it feels short – I use it to draw and like to hold the pencil a little more towards the back. Nice video, thank you.

[gadgetstop]

I enjoy your top 10 lists and the accompanying analysis. I've picked up a few pencils that I really enjoy based on your videos.

[ClutchSituation]

Hey folks, if you don't read descriptions, please consider doing so on this one. I had to upload this video a second time after accidentally deleting it.

[DiscoSheepOffish]

Wait, did you mean to say it comes in different flavours...?

[hukes]

19:42 Also, in Stranger Things S01, the science teacher is wielding a Graphgear 500, which, I think, is also an anachronism.