800 Retractable Mechanical Pencil 0.7 mm Black Barrel

I owned a 600 over ten years ago when I was going to school for engineering. That pencil served me well for a few years but at some point I lost it. Which honestly was quite a bummer because it was involved with the start of my journey into design and developed a beautiful patina. Since then I’ve been using an iPad to do my design work but I’ve felt digital media to be lacking something for me lately. Over the last couple months I started getting back into physical media and felt it was appropriate to get another rotring. At first I was looking at a 600 again but the fixed tip has given me some issues in the past with snags and bending. I came across this 800 and immediately picked it up in the black finish. The weight, balance, and knurled grip are perfect. The rotation mechanism is tactile and satisfying to actuate. I’m also stoked to see the patina this develops over time as the paint wears to reveal the brass underneath. I also use a Kuru Toga from Uni and while it produces crisp text, I find its lead rotation mechanism to feel rough when the lead hits the paper. I also feel it’s far too lightweight with a body material that doesn’t feel premium. It’s a good writing tool, but the rotring 800 is a crafted instrument that inspires me to write down my thoughts and draft designs. That may sound tacky but I literally can’t put this pencil down, it’s so addictive to use and I’m so happy to own one again

I'm an amateur draftsman and this Rotring 800 is one of the few tools I take seriously enough to replace immediately if I ever lose one. The build quality is outstanding, with a full metal body that feels solid and balanced in the hand, and the retractable tip keeps it safe in the pocket without bending or damage. The twist-and-click mechanism is smooth and reliable, and the 0.7 mm lead advances with perfect control thanks to Rotring’s brass internals. It writes cleanly, feels precise, and handles ruler work without any obstruction thanks to the fixed sleeve. The grip is knurled just right, it's not too aggressive, but won’t slip. At just under fifty bucks, it's not cheap, and the color variety is lacking, but the value is absolutely there for something this durable and well-engineered. I only ever need a new one if I misplace it.

NEW VERSION as of the 800+ release - Summer 2014 So they've really made a lot of changes to this pencil since they released the 800+ serious with the stylus tip, which the 800 is basically identical to, minus the stylus tip. First off, the internal barrel is 100% metal now so you don't have to worry about it breaking, hopefully. The tip fits SNUGGLY now. So it doesn't move anymore like the old models. I mean, the tip does wiggle ever so slightly if you grasp the writing tip with your fingers and move it around, but you'll never notice move while you're writing. Well, at least I don't anyway. All things considered, the tolerances are pretty great and there's almost an imperceptible amount of play that won't break your lead. So they did a good job. The click mechanism to extend the tip is solid and it doesn't seem like it will break anytime soon (hopefully). It gives kind of a dull thunk when you twist it into place. Also, it's spring loaded so when you want the tip to return to the retracted position, it does so with the aid of the spring after unclicking the tip from the extended position. I think it's pretty cool because it ensures the pencil stays in the retracted position while it's in your pocket. I've been using it for a few months and it has yet to break lead within the pencil. It's been very solid thus far and it's heavy, but not as heavy as the Rapid Pro. So it's great to write with and it doesn't hurt my hands. It's clear that this is a luxury item and it's built very well. I also really like the brass accents, which I get a lot of comments about. The balance on this thing is really nice. It just sits very well in the crook of my hand. I do wish the tip of the pencil was a bit further away from the grip, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, it's much better than the older versions. I'd definitely recommend buying it if you write constantly. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to comment.

Really good pencil. Can take beatings and the swivel top to reveal the tip is satisfying. Eraser is tiny, so i recommend getting a separate large eraser for this, really only there for emergencies. Writes well and feels good to write with, can rely on its consistency. My only gripe with it is how lead began to get stuck inside its shaft more often than I’d like. There is an included pin tool in the eraser bit, but was more of a headache to deal with. Also a major flaw, the lead seems to be broken into segments inside the mechanism. This means it can become loose or push back in prematurely when lead gets down too short from writing. I find I rather pull out the remaining segment and start with a new segment to avoid the push & pull effect it creates. Kind of wastes lead because of this. Overall though it’s a beautiful pencil and writes really well for my needs. Beats out many other pencils I have tried, including Japanese ones. I would just use this and a traditional wood pencil imo.

While this is a premium product and an intimidating price tag for a mechanical pencil, this product is beautiful and meticulously designed. Pros The retractable tip helps prevent the tip from being bent and breaking, unlike all other pencils with this design. The grip is excellent and the weight distribution allows it to sit comfortably in the hand. This product is of a high quality and I have not experienced a mechanical failure for the three pencils I own in over 5 years. Neutral / preference This pencil is nearly entirely made of metal; as such, it is very heavy. Personally, this is a pro and makes it feel like a quality product. Cons You may as well assume that this thing doesn’t come with an eraser, just a lead stopper. If you get a ding on the pencil, the paint will be removed and exposed the raw metal beneath (eye sore for perfectionists). Due to the heavy weight, this pencil is difficult to write quickly with or do pencil tricks with.

Amazing piece of craft. So the best selling drafting mechanical pencil is the Pentel Graphgear 1000. This pencil is IMO better, much better. Compared to the Graphgear 1000, the 800 is shorter in length and smaller in diameter, but it is heavier and it feels like the $50+ you paid. The feel is unbelievable and it actually wants to make you write more. Pros: Exceptional quality and feel, all metal body, weight, aesthetics, retractable sleeve, superior writing with no fatigue. Cons: Expensive Some tips and suggestions: Some people claim that the pencil lead breaks at the tip. It shouldn't and if it does, you should have it replaced. Also I bought a 0.7mm lead version, because the people who claimed that the lead breaks, were all using 0.5mm. A lot of people also say that the tip has some "wiggle" due to the retractable sleeve. Mine does not wiggle at all when in the writing mode. Once the pencil is retracted, there is some wiggle, but when writing, there is almost no wiggle at all when writing. If you do have a problem, you should read this blog, http://dmpencils.blogspot.com/2012/09/rotring-600-and-800-o-ring-mod.html Overall: Amazing drafting pencil, definitely top-of-the-line, best pencil I have ever used (I also have the Pentel Graphgear 100 as well). Would definitely recommend this to everyone. This is pure innovative high quality tools designed in Germany, constructed in Japan. Can't get any better than this.

It is a quality pencil. I like the weight and feel. The reason it got 1 star instead of 5 stars is because the mechanism that rotates to withdraw the lead is faulty. Each and every time I extend or withdraw the lead...it breaks the lead, causing a 0.5 inch piece to fall out. The thing that makes this one more expensive just does not work the way it should. I DO NOT RECOMEND.

The best mechanical pencil I own.

Excellent build (premium quality!!!). Got a black one, love the color scheme (with Gold tip). Retractable tip feature is very helpful (if you have the habit of dropping things!) Very happy that I bought it!!!!

Excelente

Ho utilizzato la matita in questione (rotring 800 mina 0,7) per un paio di settimane al lavoro tutto il giorno come unico strumento di scrittura e disegno (oltre che a casa per diletto o per prendere qualche appunto a caso) e quindi mi sento pronto a dare un mio parere. Sono un impiegato tecnico (ingegnere civile) in uno studio di ingegneria, quindi per una cosa o per l'altra in studio scrivo o faccio qualche schizzo prettamente a matita, per abitudine soprattutto, ma è per dire che ho modo di usarla molto la matita. L'oggetto in questione è costruito in modo impeccabile, veramente bella ed elegante e trasmette veramente solidità, più di quanto mi aspettassi. Il meccanismo di estrazione della punta funziona bene, l'estrazione della mina per esigenze costruttive non è la più appagante che abbia mai provato (ma va benissimo) e il tutto funzione senza incertezze. La cosa che più mi spaventava era il peso, perchè gia in passato passando dal classico porta mine economico di plastica a questi in metallo il limite che alla fine mi aveva fatto tornare ai primi è il peso, che con un uso intenso dopo un pò stanza veramente. In questo caso, seppur la matita non sia sicuramente leggera, anzi, il fatto che si riesca a impugnare molto vicino alla punta fa si che non si percepisca molto il suo peso in mano e quindi devo dire che alla fine non mi stanca particolarmente nella scrittura (nel disegno di solito si avverte meno la cosa per il movimento più lento). Riguardo al presunto problema del puntale che traballa nella sua sede essendo estraibile devo dire che durante l'utilizzo veramente bisogna impegnarsi sul serio per riuscire a percepire qualcosa, per me non sussiste proprio come impedimento, anche se sicuramente rispetto alla sua sorella inore con punta fissa o a una qualsiasi altra matita meccanica senza punta estraibile se si va a giocare col dito sulla punta non trasmette la stessa fermezza dell'elemento. In conclusione devo dire che sono soddisfatto della matita, sono contento di essermi levato questo sfizio, perchè di sfizio si tratta, dato che il prezzo è sicuramente elevato se pensiamo che è una matita meccanica e non è che rispetto a quelle da 5 euro vadda chissà quanto meglio, si scrive pressoché uguale, l'unica differenza è la piacevole sensazione che ragala come strumento più esclusivo e di estetica e dato che la amtita la uso tutto il giorno volevo togliermi lo sfizio di averne una che mi piacesse tanto.

Como "pega" podría decir que pesa si estas acostumbrado a los típicos bolis de publicidad, pero no nos engañemos tienen en cuenta que casi todas la piezas son de metal es un peso mas que aceptable a demás da como mas de "conciencia" de que tienes el lápiz cogido. Quiero decir, con los otros los que no llegan a un euro, parece que no cojas nada, que no tengas nada, te dan sanación de vacío. Este te llena. Esta la sensación que me da. Y para terminar, cuando sacas la mina te saca la cantidad justa para que no se rompa al escribir y suficiente para escribir con comodidad.

as expected from Rotring a very premium mechanical pencil that you can rely on in every situation and lokos as good as they come