My Top 5 Mechanical Pencils - DOPE or NOPE
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- Here's a review and a countdown of my top 5 mechanical pencils that I've been using for a while.
0:00 Intro
0:17 Uni Kuru Toga Advance amzn.to/39HIzy8
1:37 Uni Kuru Toga Roulette amzn.to/3qBMALe
2:29 Pentel GraphGear 1000 amzn.to/39PsJRV
3:56 Bic Xtra-Smooth amzn.to/3bT9olJ
4:54 Pentel Graph 1000 amzn.to/2KAFXtu
Pentel Eraser amzn.to/3J5qgCN
Uni Eraser amzn.to/2XWVqXS
Artist Glove amzn.to/3DUUBV1
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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.
As an engineering student I use it mostly for math, it works great for writing equations compactly.
weird analogy but yea, wouldn't wanna use this for drafting
@@Immadeus is it good for writing numbers small?
@@nigglesworth3456 yeah, the only problem I have with it is that the included eraser is too small, but I buy pencil eraser tips anyway so not a big deal imo
@@Immadeus nice i just ordered one
I think the graphgear 1000 is a great mechanical pencil is a great drafting tool for the price range
Same, personally I prefer the 500, due to it being cheap and of pretty decent quality.
Plus more metal to grip on
pro use-171 is my pick. The God of mechanical pencil period.
@@redding4540 like I said graphgear 1000 is great for the price range & I have a few on my desk but I have the Rotring Pro pen and pencil set cost a little more but that's what I carry in my pocket
@@mmarjisr I got the Rotring 600 3-in-1. It works great.
@@redding4540 that's great I got mine not for it's looks but for it's design
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.
Same here. I'm used to adjusting my grip. I hate the spongy feeling when you press it to a paper.
I've been using the Kuru toga pencil for probably 2 years now. The rotating function of the lead is completely useless.
Rotating the pencil after a bit of use is a thing I do on instinct by this point. I have no use for the Kuru Togas.
@@DrawingTechnical it's for consistent line thickness.
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"
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.
I'll check it out fam
i have it,recently purchased a week ago!
not bad!
The "Kerry" is great. I always have it on my desk at home.
@@jinanprojects I was expecting tombow mono graph
Is it plastic or metal barrel?
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
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
Just bought it cuz of u
graphgear 1000 took me 1 year 4months to break(lead jam+other stuff)
Please, is the graph 1000 for pro better for drawing, than the Graphgear 500 ?Thanks in advance
@@greekveteran2715 yes
can i get a link to buy it
This video definitely gets a DOPE!
no it’s nope lol
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i had dope yesterday how’d you know?
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Thank you for explaining the differences. This is exactly the comparison I was looking for.
“...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
Are you still alive?
@@exs_hz I sure am! :)
@@JGVIllustrations Thank the Heavens
I’m crying I never thought I’d see a mix of tech reviews and stationary like this 😭😭 really creative, keep it up!
3:17 - OOOOOooooooh, so THAT'S where you put your eraser cover when you're using the eraser! Thanks A LOT for the great insight bro! 👍
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.
Out of all of the Kura Toga mechanical pencils, I prefer the Alpha Gel one because it’s nice for those who have a “death grip” (you tend to grip the pencil much harder than someone else.)
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!
The p203 is a great pencil. But I write all day with more comfort with the Staedtler 925. It’s 17g instead of 10g but the grip is a little wider and much, much more positive- so it actually takes less effort to hold and manipulate. At least for my hand. But the work in writing definitely isn’t holding up a pencil but the sustained effort of gripping.
I have the import graph1000 in .5 and .3, I love em. But I still go to my pentel graphlet set. You should try those out as well.
I heavily recommend using the graph gear 500, it’s amazing
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.
I only just found out that eraser pencils were a thing, but I've still never used the tiny eraser on the pencil. Too much of a pain.
I am eyeing to buy one. so your saying its durable if dropped numerous
times?
Thank you!! I was searching for a cool pen a lot!!
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:).
I use just regular cheap pencils and idk if nicer ones would make a difference in my skill at all but I wanna have something sturdy and smooth. Plus I cant remove erasers and the lead keeps breaking when I refill from the tip lol!
Using an expensive pencil wont make you any more skillful, but if you enjoy using it more than a cheap pencil you will become skillful as you use it more.
I like the roulette as my mechanical pencil as I use pens more so I don’t use it much but when I do I enjoy writing with it
When I was a kid a lot of us would make our own replacement erasers for the Bic pencils. The other option would put one of those eraser heads on them
Yes! I remember doing that too!
@@DinnerForkTongue That was the only option cause we didn't know about fancier Mechanical Pencils as kids. We just get the cheap ones plus the lead refills. I don't think Bic was making fancier ones yet back then to how it is now.
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.
Wait I’m a little confused, how is the normal graph 1000’s grip better than the graphGEAR’s grip aren’t they the same? Metal body rubber pads what does the normal 1000 do better, just curious
That ughhhh on the end was epic human moment😂🎉🎉
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.
Kurotoga has a really cool mechanism, but I will add that it feels a little springy to write with and therefore makes it hard to write very precisely
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.
The woble isn't noticable with any wobly pencil, but it's there and it shows in the final product. You can't spot the imprecision easily when using it. Try something like the GraphGear 500 next to it. (The one without the lead indicator on the button) Difference is noticable on any kind of professional use, both technical or free drawing.
Thank you! I really need this !!!🌼🌼🌼
to me, the best is the FABER-CASTELL "Grip 1347" (0.7mm). the tip is sturdy, the lead doesn't break, the grip is good. of course, it's a low cost product and *woht* last forever (plastic threads, rubber grip wearing down) but it's become the standard reference of mechanical pencils in gemani.
Nice vid. Have you tried the Rotring 600/500 and the Steadtler 925's? Those are my goto pencils. The Rotring 500 has a great grip and is lighter than the 600. Cheaper too.
Dude, frkn great video with a tone of new (for me personally) info - thanks!
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.
The thing to note is that he was using the kuru toga advance which has a much higher lead downward bounce and spin, normal kuru togas are much more subtle in rotation
The Kuru Toga Engine was hard to draw with doing art work, becoase of the reaction mechanic. For normal printing it is good. You also have to keep it vertical. The specal featire fails when you draw at an angle.
I like the Nicpro Black Art Mechanical Pencil set better. It is very nice, and comes in a set
The only fond memory I have of my primary school was the canteen they sell the most comfortable and plain mechanical pencil. I've been looking for the same mechanical pencil design online and offline I just couldn't find it. The length is quite longer and slimmer than usual pencil probably cos of my small hand but are there any mechanical pencil length that's longer and slimmer than normal pencil? Not the fun unique ones. Let me know please.
thanks a lot this was very helpful and a great review!!!
I am looking for someone to show me how the led comes out. #1) does it; twist, click eraser end, or click a center button? all I want is replaceable #2 lead, & replaceable eraser. Yet, everyone skips this part.
Cool video, keep up the good work 👍
You totally forgot the Pentel Twist-Erase. By FAR the best mechanical pencil ever. 1.5" x .25" eraser, holds tons of lead, very robust, lead doesn't spring back into pencil with pressure, thick soft rubber grip. I've had two of them for about 13 years and they are still PERFECT. And they're dirt cheap.
the grips of mine are falling apart but I use the click version. I love the eraser.
I like the regular toga, with no rotating lead. The grip could totally be better, but I have not found a better pencil that configured for 0.3 lead
Thoughts on the Rotring 600? I've been using them for nearly 5 years and don't see much love for it.
Good analysis. The Graph 1000 is also my favorite choice from my collection of Mechanical pencils.
Killer review, please do more!
Very nice video. Really useful!
Bro literally got the mkbhd vibe to it, GOOD LUCK! 😁
thank you for this review, im glad i watched this before i was going shopping for new pencils !!
I was here when you had 64 k views. you made me get the pentel graph gear 1000. seriously, from like 2 years ago.
my graphigear 1000 sets give me life , bro its got a great grip and feels great i dunno what you on lol
It's honestly just personal preference
It’s good until your hand get sweaty but it’s a pretty average grip
I use the graphGear 1000 9hrs every day, no other technical pen comes close to it in terms of comfort. Personal preference...
Personally, I would rather the grip be only knurled metal without the rubber. It will probably rot off anyway.
@@patrick3871 maybe the problem is the sweaty hand lol
Great review! Thank you for your thoughts!
The Kuru Toga is great for writing but not good for drawing long continuous lines. They don’t allow the lead to rotate (since rotations happen on each down/up cycle) so it completely defeats the purpose.
For sketching, the Rotring 600 is king.
I came here wondering if I should get a Kuru Toga rather than an Orenz. I think I'll go for an Orenz! Thanks Jinan.
And in the end I bought a Kuru Toga slide pipe. 😅
@@vermis8344 was it good for you?
Why is this video so underrated u need more views
cause he gave a nope to my one and only pencil, the graphgear 1000
How is your experience with the Pencil?
Because his opinions are shit
The kuru toga pencil is nice but the grip section hurts my fingers if I hold it too tight, I am left handed so yeah. I still like the pencil but it can be a little unbearable sometimes
I had to do a lot of drafting in school, and not one mechanical pencil had a good eraser. Their main point is to keep the lead in I guess. It was accepted that one bought a good eraser for erasing and a good pencil for the drawing and writing. I have to tell you that you really missed the mark with the Kuru Toga Roulette: it is a fantastic pencil. I got one recently for under $10 and it blows away the $25 pencils I used in the early 90s.
Great review! Thanks so much.
That last Pentel looks solid I might have to check it out. At this point my two main pencils for sketching are the Uni Alpha Gel Switch and the Tombow Zoom 505. I like them for different reasons and couldn't decide which one to settle on. The Uni is probably the most comfortable pencil I've ever used and functions perfectly (I don't use the lead rotating function, I like that it gives you the option to choose). The Tombow is heavier but still very comfortable to use and has a bit more of an "executive" feel to it. I ended up putting some 2B lead in the Uni and HB in the Tombow so I can switch back and forth as needed. If I had to edc a pencil it would be the Paper Mate SharpWriter. Been using them for years and they're just wonderful and inexpensive.
I was surprised that you include the Bic Xtra pencil. Having tried many of the more expensive mech pencils I keep coming back to the Bic. Its so light and so cheap and just works. If I lose it I will just grab another one. It is a triumph of good engineering design and cost. It may not work for everyone but thats why there are so many different mech pencil models available. The buyer is king of the marketplace.
.5mm Bic mechanical pencils are usable
How reliable those are? Any of them able to beat my 20 years old rotring tikky II in this category?
Thank you sooo much for this. You deserve much more views !!
This production quality is amazing you deserve more views
For the Pentel Graph1000: I havent been able to figure out how to fully use each eraser, bc once the eraser becomes half used it basically is useless with the metal piece.. idk how to fix this anyone pls helppp
You definitely must try Zebra DelGuard 0.5 pencil :) it never breaks even if you want to break the lead
I'll give that a try...
Thanks for recommending tho...
Really? That’s crazy
eh.
@@Lily-ow5wm As long as you use no more than 2 clicks exposed lead, it's virtually impossible to break.
It wobbles more than the urukurutogawhatever.
thanks for the honest review. I can't use the pental graphgear 1000 anymore, and was thinking about buying another type of mechanical pencils. Anyways, really helpful, I appreciate it.
Why can’t you use it anymore??? I’m thinking of getting that one
@@Lily-ow5wm cuz it breaks in half after I dropped it a few times. And after a while I can't get the lead out.
Is graphgear 1000 too heavy. Just wondering….😅
After watching this video, I got the Pentel Graph 1000. I can definitely verify that it's a great mechanical pencil!
Thx for this video,I already odered Uni Kuru Toga roulette
while the uni kurutoga was my first pencil, i find the auto rotating mechanism to be more of a hassle than anything, though I do use 5.
So can a drafting pencil be used for school work is it for a specific use?
You should try the paper mate Clear Point mechanical pencil. It's my personal favorite.
Obviously, I'm super late to this, but based on the video, I'd expect you'd love either the Staedtler 925 25 or the Rotring 500.
Yea... By the way, thank you for bringing the Staedtler pencil under my radar. That's the first time I heard about that.
these are really good pencils, and the cons are very unreasonable. the pentel graphgear grip is very comfortable and easy to use in my experience. sure it is not for long essays, but for those, i mainly use a cheaper pencil.
It's 5 am and I'm searching up mech pencils reviews to buy for my discrete math class :/ Great vid tho!
why do i relate to this so much?😂
nice pfp
Are you me?
Same
Keep making videos bud, I think you have a lot of potential.
This comment made me happy
I love this guy! He's the friggin greatest.
...A Gambit style drafting glove with a pencil up his sleeve! His future's so bright he has to wear shades. 😎
Now this is a mechanical pencil review
I would have to recommend the Rotring 600 as the best mechanical pencil I've used. It's made of brass, with a simple design and it is very nice to use. It also just looks super cool. It may be $25, but its definitely worth it for a pencil that can last forever.
graphgear 1000 is better
Could you make a video talking about the different hardness of lead and what they do/are used for, that would be helpful.
That's a good idea. I might as well just start working on it.
@@jinanprojects awesome!
Duuuuuuuuuude GREAT VIDEO~!
Thanks for making it = )
very nice and helpful video, it's just what I looking for
4:21 i dont the bic lead also because it isnt very dark. I wonder if other brand leads can fit?
I don't know whether anyone else has this problem but I broke 2 of my Graphgear 1000 from the middle plastic ring portion. Is this a design problem or it's something to do how I write?
I think it’s a design problem. Mine broke too from the same place when I accidentally dropped it on tile floor
thanks for your honest review, so we have not to spend lots of money buying and trying expensive wobbly point mechanical pencils. In instruments made and meant to be precise it is a sin to have such kind of problems. Even if they have some fancy new mechanisms like the kuru toga, or retractable point like the graph gear, as artist we want to feel these are something solid and trusthworthy tools for our delicate creations, I guess they still need to improve certain things. Btw have you ever tried the Pentel Graphgear 300 and Pentel 120? I like both however we always can find something to complain about 😅
what does the lead harding do?
Do you think the Pentel Twist Erase III is better or worse than your top pick? I saw a video of someone who said it is the best mechanical pencil in their opinion. Today somebody stole my pencil after I forgot it in class so I'm looking for a new one. Thanks!
I haven't tried the Pentel Twist Erase III, so I can't tell
I have a Twist-Erase Click in 0.9mm and it's amazing. The grip is comfortable, the eraser is soft, effective and generous (even though you shouldn't use it for erasing more than a small trace or letter) and the tip is rock solid. However, I tend to baby mine since it disassembles in the middle and it's almost all plastic, so I don't wager it has much drop resistance.
Have you ever tried the rOtring if so what’s your opinion on it
Nice review my man thanks 😮💨😮💨
Thank you for the critic, any recommendations for taking notes in class ?
Pentel Graph 1000 is good enough
What am I doing wrong ? Can not make most of my mechanical pencils to feed the damn lead. The Orenz 0.2 is the worst. Please advise
Maybe you can try to feed the lead from where the eraser goes in. Just remove the eraser cap and the eraser, put a few leads in there, and just keep pressing the button to see if it comes out from the lead sleeve.
MY top pencils for Drawing: PenteL Graphgear 500 0.5mm. Faber Castell TK 9400/TK4600. and BEST pencils for Sketching : Koh-I-Noor 5340.
I have seen you every mechanical pencil reviews’ comment section loll. By the way, have you tried the graph 1000 for pro? Is it better than the gg500?
English:
I have been using "Pentel Smash" for a long time and I want to get a better and better quality pen that is very old. Which pen do you think should I buy? I like your videos and I wish you continued success.
Türkçe:
Uzun zamandır "Pentel Smash" kullanıyorum ve çok eskidi daha güzel ve kaliteli bir kalem edinmek istiyorum. Sizce hangi kalemi almalıyım? Videolarınızı beğenerek takip ediyorum başarılarınızın devamını dilerim.
I haven't tried Pentel Smash yet. I'm still using Pentel Graph 1000 for my everyday use, so I guess I can recommend that.
And thank you btw.
@@jinanprojects English: Thank you for your comment.
Türkçe: Yorumunuz için teşekkür ederim.
“Bic meant to be disposable”
I could never do that to Ole Reliable
Nope. I've had Bic mechpens that lasted longer than some not-so-disposable propelling pencils.
Cool, thanks. I wish Blackwing makers of Blackwing 602 would sell their Blackwing graphites as leads again, especially their Blackwing 602 graphite which is the most buttery smooth graphite by in existence by far (best to use with the most butter smooth paper in existence, by far- the Tomoe River brand though it's more for the most buttery smooth fountain pen nib and most buttery sooth fountain pen ink).
What brand is your greenish-blue triangle and compass for drafting?
God bless, Rev. 21:4
2:29 Those erasers also get expensive. They are actually good but I rather stuck with pentel. Also for the graphgear I completely understand the cap getting lost 😂. I just keep mine in a box, but I find the grip ok. I can see it being heavy but I like the grip.
This was an amazing video, thank you!
Just bought the Pentel graph 1000 thanks man, my mechanical pencil addiction starts here
yessir
Are you a paper mate break-resistant clearpoint I also sometimes use a Sakura pencil
Recommend Rotring 800. For someone like myself that draws very tense and with my wrist, rotring is a very solid pencil, pun intended.
I know those are bad habits, but i don’t really want to change the things that work for me so it’s a pencil that fits my style. So if you’re the same way, maybe give it a chance