My Top 5 Mechanical Pencils - DOPE or NOPE

Here's a review and a countdown of my top 5 mechanical pencils that I've been using for a while.

0:00 Intro

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[ishooter]

Been using the graph 1000 for pro more than a year and it's the best of all I had tried. Graphgear 1000 and rotring rapid pro is a no no. Go for graph 1000 for pro guys you won't regret it

[markyteo]

The Kuru Toga is made for writing Japanese and other East Asian language characters as the pencil tip lifts off the paper a lot. When you use a toothbrush to wash your toilet of course it's not gonna work very well, regardless of how fancy it is.

[CanItAlready]

I thought I was the only one who wasn't wowed by the rotating lead of the Kuru toga. Like you, I just got used to adjusting my grip when needed. I'm still trying really hard to like this pencil while still hoping to find my old drafting pencils I've misplaced.

[mmarjisr]

I think the graphgear 1000 is a great mechanical pencil is a great drafting tool for the price range

[SHINdanny]

Personal preference, yes:
For me, all pens except the BIC gets a "dope", I like to change pens after some days, makes it always very refreshing and "wow, this pen is great, I can actually do something with it, why didn´t I used this the whole time"

[vishalpathak]

I'd really recommend checking out the Pentel Kerry. I've used one since 2007, it literally has been everyday carry before I even knew what that meant. Found erasers in almost all mechanical pencils suck so I've grown accustomed to keeping a stick eraser with me on my person and the duo are so useful.

[moonlitfoxling]

number 2, I've used it for the majority of my art when I only draw with pencils, and haven't had too much breakage mostly to not applying too much pressure. Enjoyed using them

[duck]

I think the heavier drafting mechanical pencils tend to be because after many hours of studying you kind of lose the strenght to write and also because the thinner leads are usually scartchy and the weight kind of helps to soften it. That's just my personal opinion on the matter and also why I like the graph pentels that are heavier. Great video, btw. Another mechanical pencil that is almost as affordable as bic with all the features plus solves the lead break problem is the pentel P203, P205, P207 and P209 (the final digit is the mm of the lead), and the BRW version is even lightweighter!

[MitchellHudson]

The Kuru Toga Uni Roulette is the best of these. The secret advantage you missed is that rotating tip has a little bit of spring to it. If you drop it the the little metal sleeve that the lead extends from doesn’t get bent. I’ve use some many different mechanical pencils and usually this this where they end their life. I have never bent the tip on the Kuru toga Uni Roulette! The eraser is not an issue, pros use an eraser pencil, they don’t waste time pulling the end cap off and putting it back on again.

[hubman]

3:17 - so THAT'S where you put your eraser cover when you're using the eraser! Thanks A LOT for the great insight bro! 👍

[sandrafield]

I'm not sure why the weirdo below went on a strange rant at a mechanical pencil review, but I personally think you were great! You sure saved me some mechanical pencil drama, which I have NO time for at the moment. Seriously, who cares if "dope or nope" isn't original. That's how trends start. Saying the word "cool", or "bruh" isn't original either, but tons of people use it and it gets the point across. Thanks for the review.

[nl]

Finally, someone mentioned the Kuru Toga’s bad grip. I have the basic model, and it looks cool, but kinda hard to hold... Not unusable, but you kinda have to consciously hold it. That’s the best way I can explain it.

[alextruong]

Nice, I can't stand the roulette's wobble. But love the graphgear 1000, I don't find it heavy at all, its actually my lightest pen/pencil (i use all metal pens). The wobble isnt noticeable when I write, the grip is more than fine for me! The rubber makes it comfortable and the knurl doesnt "scratch" dead skin from my hands.. hahaha. I dont have sweaty hands so I guess it plays a role? I like the fact that the graphgear 1000 outside body is all metal, and the retractable mechanism is so satisfying. It looks professional as well, although it could look better.

[JGVIllustrations]

“...it makes you feel like you’re doing something” is the best line ever and the MOST relatable. Instantly subscribing 👌😂 Awesome review, I really appreciate your thoroughness

[Peep-zlrt]

I’m crying I never thought I’d see a mix of tech reviews and stationary like this 😭😭 really creative, keep it up!

[l_lawliet_]

Hey pentel graph gear1000 has a pretty nice grip, i mean I've been using it for a week and it works like a charm:).

[anthonystevens]

I heavily recommend using the graph gear 500, it’s amazing

[aa-txth]

i have a 0.3mm pentel graphgear 1000

the eraser is so useless i just use a seperate clicky eraser

and of course the lead is so thin it breaks at least once a day

but it is by far far FAR and away the best mech pencil i have ever had in 20+ years of drawing professionally.

everything else IMO about that pencil is absolutely perfect.

the weight, premium feel, premium build, durability, reliability, grip, ergonomics, finish, mechanical movements, repairability, the teardown, ect. are all VASTLY superior to the dozens if not hundreds of other mech pencils ive collected over my life.

[raybearden]

Nice whip @ 6:12. I love the spring mechanism of the Uni 207 and Chroma. I have been on the fence about the Kurus because I hate pencils that don't have a twist out eraser. I used to have a big problem with sweaty hands when I was younger, then I was shown the way. I started with 2B lead and moved to 3B all in a 0.5. Softer lead allows you to write dark without much pressure and you have to go easy on the 0.5 or it will break. It takes a little getting used to, but worth it. It makes erasing much cleaner, too. I how switched all the way to 4B, but can't get it in 0.5, so I am running 0.7mm.

[BCfightan]

I'm glad you gave the downsides of the kurutoga, as so many people had such great reviews, and it was just disappointing to me. The wobble and sponginess of the lead felt HORRIBLE. I use the pentel sharp currently, and it is so great and solid feeling. Would recommend if you want a solid, cheap pencil.