The perpetual search for the perfect mechanical pencil

[odeaa]

Hello all
For countless years, I have searched to no avail for the perfect mechanical pencil to use throughout the rest of my schooling. I am not alone in this journey; as many of my classmates have joined me on my quest to find the holy grail of stationary.
So far I have come close, but not yet found an instrument worthy to face the rigours of the VCE.

I have come to you, my fellow AN users, for help in my mission.

I need a pencil that fulfils these recquirements:
1. Fits 0.7mm lead (none of that 0.5 nonsense)
2. Has either: a) readily available replacement erasers of a nice thick width, or b) a twistable eraser
3. A metal body (if possible, I would prefer the durability of metal)
4. A reasonably thick size
5. Must be available online with minimal postage costs

Money is no object, as I am willing to pay for a good quality writing utensil that will last me for years to come.

If anyone can point me in the direction of a pen that meets these criteria, I will be forever in your debt.

Regards, Alex

[Thu Thu Train]

Pens are better. Uniball ftw

[Mellyboo]

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/04/parafernalia-revolution-mechanical.html

Doesn't have an eraser.... But it looks pretty damn awesome.

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/02/pentel-sharp-kerry-p1035-mechanical.html and a video http://youtu.be/fennQr-xJiE

I'll probably order the above for myself soon...

[Orb]

Hello all
For countless years, I have searched to no avail for the perfect mechanical pencil to use throughout the rest of my schooling. I am not alone in this journey; as many of my classmates have joined me on my quest to find the holy grail of stationary.
So far I have come close, but not yet found an instrument worthy to face the rigours of the VCE.

I have come to you, my fellow AN users, for help in my mission.

I need a pencil that fulfils these recquirements:
1. Fits 0.7mm lead (none of that 0.5 nonsense)
2. Has either: a) readily available replacement erasers of a nice thick width, or b) a twistable eraser
3. A metal body (if possible, I would prefer the durability of metal)
4. A reasonably thick size
5. Must be available online with minimal postage costs

Money is no object, as I am willing to pay for a good quality writing utensil that will last me for years to come.

If anyone can point me in the direction of a pen that meets these criteria, I will be forever in your debt.

Regards, Alex

Staedtler Mars Micro, it is the source of inspiration and motivation. Praise to the lord!

(reminder: get 2B leads for the final exam or you'll end up tearful like me, forced to use one of those crappy 2B pencils whose leads break every 10 seconds)

[odeaa]

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/12/pentel-graphgear-1000-pg1015-mechanical.html

This one is on my radar, although the lack of eraser does hurt

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/04/parafernalia-revolution-mechanical.html

Doesn't have an eraser.... But it looks pretty damn awesome.

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/02/pentel-sharp-kerry-p1035-mechanical.html and a video http://youtu.be/fennQr-xJiE

I'll probably order the above for myself soon...

That pentel does look nice, might have to pick one up

[Mellyboo]

http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com.au/2006/12/pentel-graphgear-1000-pg1015-mechanical.html

This one is on my radar, although the lack of eraser does hurt

That pentel does look nice, might have to pick one up

Nope, don't get the first one just mentioned. Will be extremely tedious to write with.
"Not So Good Points – The very short lead advance is a bit annoying when you have a lot of writing to do."

[odeaa]

Nope, don't get the first one just mentioned. Will be extremely tedious to write with.
"Not So Good Points – The very short lead advance is a bit annoying when you have a lot of writing to do."

Just get the Uni Kuru-Toga, it automatically rotates so you barely have to click it, a major engineering feat. Only problem is the eraser sucks

[IndefatigableLover]

Staedtler Mars Micro, it is the source of inspiration and motivation. Praise to the lord!

(reminder: get 2B leads for the final exam or you'll end up tearful like me, forced to use one of those crappy 2B pencils whose leads break every 10 seconds)

Can't remember exactly which one this was but isn't this one super heavy? Because for me I just pick pacers based on how well I can spin the pacer (since I'm a prolific pen-spinner LOL)

Back in the day I used: Papermate Pacer 500 but now I just use this trusty no-brand pacer I got back in China for the past 3 years :3

[Mellyboo]

Just get the Uni Kuru-Toga, it automatically rotates so you barely have to click it, a major engineering feat. Only problem is the eraser sucks

Shiiiit I need this. Thaaaanks odeaa, you've awoken the buried buying-useless-crap OCD in me. ;p

[alchemy]

Pretty hard to go past this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sultati/5304568770/

I've got one myself and never used another mech pencil since.

[odeaa]

Pretty hard to go past this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sultati/5304568770/

I've got one myself and never used another mech pencil since.

I have been lusting after either a 600 or 800 for a while, where did you buy yours?

[Orb]

I have been lusting after either a 600 or 800 for a while, where did you buy yours?

Just got a 600 off Ebay (god i'm a splurger)

[zyzz101]

Off topic but there is a special place in hell for people who call mechanical pencils.....PACERS!

[Mellyboo]

Just got a 600 off Ebay (god i'm a splurger)

Me too!!!

Off topic but there is a special place in hell for people who call mechanical pencils.....PACERS!

This.

[alchemy]

I have been lusting after either a 600 or 800 for a while, where did you buy yours?

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