ROtring 800 Mechanical Pencil | 0.5 Mm | Black Metal Barrel

Once you buy it and use it for years, that explains everything. Why not the 600 model? Because the 800 you put in your pocket and won't make a hole with the sharp end. But you have to remember what lead is inside because there is no indicator. It doesn't bother me because I usually use the same hardness of the pencil lead.

Looks great, beautifully made, perfect size, weight and feel in the hand. And the retracting mechanism means it doesn't rip your pocket or bag. Can't find a minus point to be honest.

Good, but too expensive.

I’ve tried many mechanical pencils, and I’ve settled on this one. It’s extremely well made, and well weighted. The knurled grip is defined enough to provide control, but not too deep to be uncomfortable over extended use.The retractable nib, which differentiates this model from the 600, allows for safe pocket carry, and to be honest it’s an extremely satisfying sound and feeling when engaging/disengaging.You don’t need to be an engineer to appreciate this pencil, but using one will make you appreciate tolerance and design in ways you never knew!

Seems well made. There is some slight wiggle to the tip if I’m being picky, but not an issue for me.

great robust pencil just be careful of dropping on tiny nib

The retractable point is a two edged sword - it's nice to protect ones' pockets, but it simply doesn't support the lead as well as the fixed point of the 600, and so as a serious writing and drawing tool this falls a little sort of it's junior sibling. The lack of a lead grade indicator really consigns this pencil to 'more is less' status.

I’ve had this pencil as my EDC along with my fountain pen and ball point for over 6 months and it has been a phenomenal writing instrument for me.It is compact with a great mechanism that provides not only satisfaction if you’re a fidgeter like me but also great function by hiding away the lead sleeve when not in use so that it doesn’t damage the point.It is a very easy carry in the pocket or in any pen case you could think of.The pencil oozes class and quality.I wanted a pencil that would serve me for many years and I’m confident it will do just that!Highly recommend this pencil for anybody who needs a pencil on the go or in the studio or office environment or just about anywhere else!