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product_id: 48743646
title: "Rotring 500 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm - Black Barrel"
brand: "rotring"
price: "A$40"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "R Otring"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48743646-rotring-500-mechanical-pencil-0-7mm-black-barrel
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region: Australia
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# Fixed sleeve ensures 100% precision and clear page view Perfectly balanced 13g lightweight body Non-slip metal knurled grip for ultimate control Rotring 500 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm - Black Barrel

**Brand:** rotring
**Price:** A$40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Write Bold. Work Smart. Own the Moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rotring 500 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm - Black Barrel by rotring
- **How much does it cost?** A$40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48743646-rotring-500-mechanical-pencil-0-7mm-black-barrel)

## Best For

- rotring enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rotring brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Precision:** Fixed sleeve design guarantees an unobstructed view and pinpoint accuracy for every stroke.
- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Ergonomic metal knurled grip prevents slips, letting you write or sketch with confidence all day long.
- • **Know Your Lead Instantly:** Integrated lead hardness grade indicator keeps you in the zone without missing a beat.
- • **Optimized for Bold Lines:** 0.7mm lead size strikes the perfect balance between fine detail and smooth, bold marks.
- • **Light as Air, Strong as Steel:** Lightweight plastic barrel balances durability with fatigue-free use during marathon work sessions.

## Overview

The Rotring 500 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm combines a lightweight plastic body with a premium metal knurled grip, delivering unmatched comfort and precision. Its fixed sleeve design offers an unobstructed view of your work, while the lead hardness indicator keeps you informed on the fly. Perfectly balanced at just 13 grams, this pencil is engineered for professionals who demand durability and control during extended writing or sketching sessions.

## Description

From the manufacturer 600 Available in Ballpoint, Gel, Multi and Mechanical Pencil, the sleek 600 was built with precision and convenience in mind. Rapid Pro Available in Ballpoint, and Mechanical Pencil, the Rapid Pro is the perfect professional tool for sketching, writing and drawing. 800 Available in Ballpoint, and Mechanical Pencil, the 800 provides an ideal weight balance, so you can work for long periods without experiencing fatigue. Tikky Available in Ballpoint, Mechanical Pencil and Fibre Tip, the Tikky features a rippled grip and lightweight barrel for exceptional comfort.

Review: Great pencil - I searched for a while to find this mechanical pencil. I use it for chart plotting and I wanted something with a robust/quality feel but without spending too much, this was the sweet spot. It has a reassuring weight to it and the grip feels higher quality than a lot of plastic pencils. It writes very nicely with the 2B leads I use. Whilst it’s not that important I like the design of it too!
Review: I love this pencil - I have been a huge fan of Rotring since I first purchased a Tikky 2. They were simple to use, and great for those of us who prefer writing in pencil! I used the Tikkys for a while before taking the plunge and buying a Rapid Pro in chrome. That is a great pencil but I actually would now say save your money and get a 500 instead! The plastic body makes the pencil a little less straining on the hand (especially if using it for maths problems like I do) than the full metal Rapid Pro or 600 but still retains the quality feel. It looks and feels fantastic. The slight downside is that you don't get the cushioned lead so it is a little more prone to lead breaks, for that reason I went for the 0.7mm instead of the 0.5mm. If you're buying a pencil for sketching or notes, or something where you have time to take a bit of care then the 600 or Rapid Pro is a great choice. If you want something you could write frenetically, for hours, with then go for this. You won't be disappointed.

## Features

- Plastic body for a lightweight tool with perfect balance
- Metal grip: Non-slip metal knurled grip for drawing and writing comfort
- Fixed sleeve offering an unimpeded view of the page and 100% precision
- Lead hardness grade indicator for a rapid identification when working.
- Holds 0.7 mm lead

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00C1YNC4Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | 26,514 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 127 in Mechanical Pencils |
| Brand | rOtring |
| Closure | Click-Off Cap |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,971) |
| Date First Available | 30 July 2012 |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Ink Colour | Black |
| Item Weight | 13 g |
| Line Size | 0.3mm |
| Manufacturer | Newell Rubbermaid |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1904727 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 1904727 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | HB |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 1 x 1 cm; 13 g |
| Size | 0.7 mm |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** rOtring
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ink colour:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** 1904727
- **Point type:** Medium
- **Special feature:** Ergonomic grip
- **Unit count:** 13.0 gram
- **Writing instrument form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil

## Images

![Rotring 500 Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm - Black Barrel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PNYnKZ+WL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: a newbie question...will this pencil accept .3mm leds?  it seem to say .35mm on the body.  thanks!**
A: To be perfectly honest I haven't tried using that size lead in this pencil however I don't see why not since it's smaller as obviously a lead any bigger wouldn't fit and therefore not work. What I will say about this pencil is that I was a little disappointed that the top half of it has a plastic barrel where as I believed it to be metal just like my 600 which I was actually replacing with this one unfortunately after it had completely disappeared on me shortly after showing it off to a few friends. However if you're looking for a lightweight pencil that is made well with good grip and very comfortable for anyone regardless of how you may hold your pen or in this case a pencil and something that's not going to cost a complete fortune this is an excellent choice! If you do want a heavier pencil than I recommend going up to the 600 but expect to pay a little more but most certainly worth it! You can't go wrong with any of the rOtring line.

**Q: Where is rotring300 made?**
A: Japan

**Q: So, the only difference between them is the lead size..and the price?**
A: yes - guess the .5 is most popular and thus cheaper .....

**Q: Is this .3 or .35?   The description says .3 and the picture of the pencil shows .35....**
A: It is .35 but .35 and .3 are actually the same diameter and I use .3 in mine.  From a post on Fountain Pen Network: "0.3 and 0.35 are the same diameter lead, my Faber Castell TK-Fine Vario is marked with both sizes." <- A google search will confirm this.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pencil
*by R***N on 6 October 2025*

I searched for a while to find this mechanical pencil. I use it for chart plotting and I wanted something with a robust/quality feel but without spending too much, this was the sweet spot. It has a reassuring weight to it and the grip feels higher quality than a lot of plastic pencils. It writes very nicely with the 2B leads I use. Whilst it’s not that important I like the design of it too!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this pencil
*by R***R on 21 November 2013*

I have been a huge fan of Rotring since I first purchased a Tikky 2. They were simple to use, and great for those of us who prefer writing in pencil! I used the Tikkys for a while before taking the plunge and buying a Rapid Pro in chrome. That is a great pencil but I actually would now say save your money and get a 500 instead! The plastic body makes the pencil a little less straining on the hand (especially if using it for maths problems like I do) than the full metal Rapid Pro or 600 but still retains the quality feel. It looks and feels fantastic. The slight downside is that you don't get the cushioned lead so it is a little more prone to lead breaks, for that reason I went for the 0.7mm instead of the 0.5mm. If you're buying a pencil for sketching or notes, or something where you have time to take a bit of care then the 600 or Rapid Pro is a great choice. If you want something you could write frenetically, for hours, with then go for this. You won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pencil
*by J***F on 21 January 2015*

This is a great pencil. I started using mechanical pencils a few months a go and now use them for everything and don't even carry a pen with me anymore. This pencil is very well weighted with the metal grip and plastic body allowing me to uses it for hours straight with out any fatigue. the mechanism for pushing the lead out is the best i have used in any pencil, and its easy to refill. The twisty bit at the top is a nice addition, especially if you have multiple of these pencils with different types of leads (HB, 2B, F and whatnot). The only problem I've had with it is the lead it came with. its was to gray and it didn't produce writing with good contrast, but that was easily fixed with some Pental super lead. I totally recommend this pencil who is going to be lots of writing for multiple hours with out much break in between.

## Frequently Bought Together

- rOtring 1904727 500 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil, Black (502507N)
- rOtring 0.7mm 2B Super Polymer Pencil Lead - Pack of 3 Tubes - 72 Leads in Total - Refills for Mechanical Pencils
- rOtring Mechanical Refill Erasers for 600 and 500 Pencils, 5-Pieces (502720)

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*