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rOtring 800 Retractable Mechanical Pencil 0 5 mm Black Barrel
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
419
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298
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Build Quality
28pencil, mechanism, tip, retractable, pencils
+68%
-32%
" ... The construction is superb and extremely robust. ... "
" ... This pencil is so well constructed. ... "
" ... It doesn't have a lot of give in it, despite the crazy retracting mechanism, and holds the lead steady. ... "
" ... Awesome Mechanical pencil but don't buy it for yourself as I did or you will just end up putting it on a shelf for display rather than using it. ... "
" ... I love the feel of these pencils and the lead-advance mechanism always works, unlike the $7 models of other brands. ... "
" ... This model is a a kind of upgrade with a retractable lead sleeve to make it pocket safe. ... Build quality is excellent and very similar to the 600. ... And compared to the 600 which has fixed sleeve I don't feel like the 800 is as solid feeling when writing. ... "
" ... Great build quality and very precise. ... "
" ... Very solid robust build with a smooth and satisfying all metal mechanism/clutch. ... The other problem is the beautiful matte black rubs off exposing the brass beneath. ... "
Design
18brass, 7mm, silver, paint
+94%
-6%
" ... Beautiful mechanical pencil I ever got ... "
" ... The construction is superb and extremely robust. ... The striking good looks of the machine is just a bonus. ... "
" ... The interesting part is how many compliments I receive with it. ... "
" ... The interesting part is how many compliments I receive with it. ... "
" ... This is a beautiful piece of engineering. ... "
" ... Great build quality and very precise. ... "
" ... The other problem is the beautiful matte black rubs off exposing the brass beneath. ... The paint issue however is new. ... "
" ... The other problem is the beautiful matte black rubs off exposing the brass beneath. ... The paint issue however is new. ... "
Comfort
15lead, tip, rotring, pencils, mechanism
+100%
" ... The lead advancement is consistent and the clutch has never slipped on me at all. ... This thing is truly a wonderful writing utensil and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a precise, robust, and dedicated mechanical pencil. ... "
" ... Disclaimer I'm no professional but it feels nice and heavy in the hand, its steady and doesn't want to slip. ... "
" ... Its size is perfect to my hand and very tight during writing. ... "
" ... Its size is perfect to my hand and very tight during writing. ... "
" ... It's easy and comfortable to hold and just looks great in the hand. ... "
" ... +Feels fabulous in the hand ... "
" ... And compared to the 600 which has fixed sleeve I don't feel like the 800 is as solid feeling when writing. ... "
" ... Increasing writing pressure makes it more pronounced. ... "
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