Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Black - Perfect for Writing, Drafting, Engineering, Architecture Professionals

Excellent mechanical pencil. It's heavy and feels substantial in hand, which I find helps with writing / note taking. Be careful of drops, since that weight could be a disadvantage if dropped directly on the point. I have others - Pentels (several models), and Uni Togas and those are fine - but they are very light in comparison to this model. This one lets me write longer with less fatigue - in short it makes the writing more enjoyable. Well worth the price to me. The leads are quality too - though I will probably refill with Pentel Ain .5 2B. Cons - well, dropping it could be a problem. The leads are held in by the eraser, which is pretty common. A little pricey for a pencil so if you tend to lose them, maybe consider that.

This is absolutely the best mechanical pencil I have ever written with. I have many, many, mechanical pencils, as this is a hobby of mine. This is my favorite to use in most situations. The barrel is made of high quality, enameled brass, and is a high quality, professional grade instrument. PROs: - Superior quality. It is so pleasurable to write with. It feels amazing in-hand. - Precision and line co trol are unmatched, with longer lead sleeve and fantastic, knurled grip. - The click action is rock-solid with no play or slip. Perfection. CONS: - The lead sleeve is NOT retractable, and would bend/snap if dropped on its tip. Not likely repairable. - This lack of a retracting point and subsequent risk of breakage if dropped makes it less ideal for every day/pocket carry. I tend to leave it at my desk. OVERALL: I love this pencil and would buy another one if this one were lost or broken. It's just that good. Drop the $20, buy some 2B or 3B leads and never look back.

Amazing pencil. It’s a true pleasure using it. I have another one in .35 which I’ve had for over 10 years, that looks and works as new (cleaned it one time as I had the lead stuck in the barrel) rotring makes some high quality long lasting and beautiful writing instruments.

A Thing Of Beauty: The Rotring 600 0.5mm ....:::::: U P D A T E - Y E A R T W O ::::::.... I love the Rotring 600 so much, I am actually updating a review. I don't think that I've ever done that. Anyway, my initial 5 star review was a glowing, no doubt about it, buy this pencil now type of review. Well after 2 years of literal daily use it still looks new (check the pic, i put an updated one out there). Along with my AIN Stein 4B (Mmmmm Dark and soft...) lead, this pencil has been amazingly consistent. It's never had a lead jam. The tip is still straight (I have been extremely careful too.) There is nothing negative that I could say about this pencil. Multiple Pentel Graphgears, Kuru Toga's and even an Alvin Draftmatic all tried their best to unseat King Rotring. All failed. There are very few sure things in this world. But I know what to expect when I pick up the 600.... [original review] Finally got my Rotring 600 0.5mm. With all the problems that I’ve read about with the Rotring 800+, it seems that the 600 is the way to go. Before the Rotring arrived, the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 was my current favorite pencil that I own. On its arrival, the Rotring delegated it to 2nd place before I could even get the pencil completely out of its box (excellent packaging, is just one of many "little things" this product gets right) .It is everything that I hoped it would be. The Black Rotring 600 is easily to coolest looking mech pencil out there. It has an ominous Darth Vader-y feeling to it. To say it’s solidly built is an understatement. Quality German industrial design and construction. You think it looks good though, its performance is even better. The balance is PERFECT for my writing style. It feels so much better than anything else that I have tried before. No wobble at all in the tip. A nice crisp, audible click for lead extension. Signs of good craftsmanship are noted sometimes by the little, almost unnoticed aspects of design. Like the 600’s lead grade indicator. It would be fine if this were just a part of the pencil that indicated the type of lead inside the pencil. But the Rotring takes it a step further making this portion of the pencil knurled metal (same as the grip employs) and tops it like a cherry with its iconic red ring "logo". So yes, it's a lead grade indicator... A lead grade indicator WITH STYLE! Is this a requirement? Certainly not, but it’s these little touches that make me appreciate the thought and care that went into this pencils design. I’m not going to get into a bulleted list of pro's and con's, simply because there are no cons. I can't find one thing negative about this product. I love the reviews that say "the non-retractable tip is fragile" and then proceed to ding it a star. I'm sorry, but it's obvious that this is a finely engineered product, a certain amount of care is required. Because you are careless enough to drop it is not Rotrings fault. Take proper care, and your tip won't get bent. Simple. (Of course, I have now jinxed myself so that by the end of the day, I’m fairly certain that I will have dropped mine by days end). In such cases, it’s comforting to know you can get a replacement tip for around 11 bucks. Other people say, "The eraser is crappy". Guess what Skippy, every eraser in every mechanical pencil sucks. EVERY one. If you use a mechanical pencil without having a dedicated eraser at the ready (my personal fav is the Uniball Boxy, it's also very Darth Vader-y) you won't using mechanical pencils for much longer. It's just something that you have to do when using a mechanical pencil. Bottom line. While the Rotring 600 0.5mm is a very expensive pencil. It's worth every penny in my opinion. I can't say it any better than the Amazon product description does: "An iconic tool, meant for a lifetime of use." Now I need to grab the silver one so I have a pair right??....

I have a number of Rotring writing instruments and this certainly did not disappoint. Great quality, good balance, precise mechanism. There is nothing to complain about. This pencil is a tool that does the work well, it is comfortable in the hand and the quality (all metal body) is exceptional.

I got this pencil because I have sweaty hands and because I hold pencils low down. The only issue is its fragility. I have sweaty hands, and it was awful having my standard pencils slip up my hand. It was so terrible that I'd sand them down just to get a better grip. I got this pencil mainly for the knurled grip and it has held up to my expectations. No slipping. I also hold pencils low down, right next to the extruder, so this pencil is nice in that the grip goes very close to the tip. This pencil's only large issue is its fragility. Everything about it is fine except for the tip. The tip can be bent by one drop because of how heavy this pencil is. Any drop from hip height can bed the tip. I got lucky in that I was able to bend it back without breaking it with metal fatigue, but it is still slightly bent from its fall off my desk onto my carpet. Ps. Another small issue is the inconvenience of the eraser, where you have to take off an easily-lost, irreplaceable lid to use the tiny eraser. I just use a seperate eraser so that is not an issue for me. Do not buy this pencil if you commonly drop your pencil, or if you use the back of your pencil for erasing commonly. Otherwise, it's a very satisfying, grippy brass pencil.

AMAZING! At first. Let me explain. If you use this at a desk, only at a desk, and it never moves a large distance it will be perfect for you. Go ahead, get it, the build quality is amazing and its a blast to write with. I only have a few issues with it, but the reason why I didn't leave less stars is because the 800 fixes these issues. The tip, the tip sort of ruins this pencil. If you carry it around (are a student) or are ever in a situation where you may accidentally drop it, or it may see a rapid de-acceleration upon the tip, the tip bends. If you're careful you can bend it back, but a slightly bent tip will create issues for the lead delivery system. Of course, my solution is just put a pen cap on it and it will be fine. However the rotring 800 fixes this issue as the tip is retractable. Otherwise there's nothing wrong with it, amazing to use, the knurled finger grip is a huge feature as it really gives you alot of grip and control, and the lead delivery is smooth and does just the right amount.

Reseña escrita por un nuevo cliente de la marca Rotring. Este elegante lápiz mecánico está hecho de latón en su totalidad, por lo que se siente pesado en comparación con otros de su clase. El agarre texturizado bajo, peso y grosor del lápiz hacen cómodo su uso, mientras que la guía de puntilla no es retráctil, lo cual puede ser inadecuado en ciertas circunstancias, pero es útil para cuidar la puntilla y utilizar herramientas de dibujo técnico. Además, cuenta con un indicador de dureza de puntilla justo entre el botón y el clip, el cual está pegado al cuerpo del lápiz, y un borrador pequeño. Viene en embalaje ligero de cartón con alusiones a la marca. Al ser de grosor fino (0.5 mm), hay que tomar precauciones en su uso para evitar quebrar las puntillas, sobre todo las blandas (B en adelante). Aún así, la experiencia en la escritura es fantástica, sobre todo con la puntilla y papel adecuados. Vale la pena invertir en un lápiz como éste. Ampliamente recomendado.

Ótima qualidade dessas lapiseiras da pentel, é leve e muito resistente. Gostei mais de escrever muito como ele do que o Graphgear 1000 pelo conforto. Não uso para desenho.

Simply amazing! The weighty feel of the pencil just makes the writing experience all the better and I can really see myself using this pencil for a lifetime. It really does feel like quality and luxury when using it. The grip is very interesting, I thought it would feel harsh and abrasive but it's the complete opposite and it definitely works. I especially love the aesthetic of the rOtring too, I have yet to see another pencil that looks as sleek, classic but modern and as gorgeous as this design. No pen has impressed me aesthetically since my Petrol Ink Lamy Safari or any of those from that range. I do feel that the lead pencil metal tip is a bit exposed and vulnerable, I've heard people having it snap on them when throwing it in their bag carelessly rendering the pencil unusable, so keep that in mind. I know the 800 version makes it retractable though. I'm definitely eyeing the ballpoint pen version of this now!

Kwaliteit! Ligt lekker in de hand. De lengte van de stift is nauwkeurig te doseren door het klikmechaniek. Kortom, rOtring kwaliteit waar je jarenlang plezier mee hebt.