Manufacturer | Sanford |
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Brand | Rotring |
Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.69 x 1.1 x 6.1 inches |
Item model number | 1904443 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Black |
Closure | Retractable |
Grip Type | ergonomic |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | B |
Material Type | Metal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Fine |
Line Size | 0.5 Millimeters |
Ink Color | Black |
Tip Type | metal |
Manufacturer Part Number | 1904443 |
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Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm Black
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Brand | Rotring |
Writing Instrument Form | Graphite Pencil |
Color | Black |
Ink Color | Black |
Age Range (Description) | Kid, Teen, Adult |
About this item
- Rotring pencil technology. Rotring brass mechanism for precision lead advancement. Fixed lead guidance sleeve preventing break and offering an unimpeded view of the page for precise ruler-based drawing. Comes in a black finish and holds 0.5 mm lead
- Ergonomic metal barrel. Full metal body providing ideal balance of weight and feeling. Hexagonal barrel ensuring fatigue-free writing and drawing. Shaped to prevent the tool from rolling when laid down on tables
- Lead hardness grade indicator. For a rapid identification when working. Lead hardness grade indicator to identify and adjust lead
- Lead hardness grade indicator to identify and adjust lead
- Comes in a black finish and holds 0.5 mm lead
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Easy to hold | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 |
Weight distribution | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 |
Ergonomic | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 |
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point type | Fine | Fine | Fine | — | Fine | — |
material | Metal | Aluminum | Brass Stainless Steel | Brass Stainless Steel | Brass Stainless Steel | Metal |
closure type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
grip type | ergonomic | Knurled | Knurled | ローレット | Hexagonal | Hexagonal |
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About rOtring
Since its founding in 1928 among the modernist thinkers of Germany, rOtring has dazzled the technical writing world with products that unite art and industry, creativity and exactitude. Drawing inspiration from Bauhaus thinking and aesthetics, rOtring products are designed for technical precision and functionality with an eye for minimalist form, so you can focus on what matters: getting your work done right. Whether in architects’ offices, universities, schools or artists’ studios, rOtring products enable you to transform your long hours of work and years of use into real ideas that stand out on the page.
rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencils
Ultimate in precision
The iconic rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil is the ideal professional tool for technical writing, drawing and sketching. True to rOtring’s original design, the 600 features a full metal body and comfortable non-slip knurled metal grip. The ergonomically enhanced barrel provides an ideal balance of weight and feeling, so that you can work for long periods without discomfort or fatigue. The pencil’s unique hexagonal shape means it won't slide when you set it down, so it’s there when you need it. For precise ruler-based drawing, the sliding sleeve provides a high level of break resistance and an unimpeded view of the page.
- Iconic technical writing instrument designed for a lifetime of use
- Lead hardness grade indicator for rapid identification while working
- Brass mechanism allows for guided lead advancement to prevent breakage
- Available in .5mm and .7mm in black or silver finishes
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rOtring Pencil TechnologyWe focus on precision, so you can focus on your work. The rOtring 600 features precision lead advancement with a fixed lead guidance sleeve to prevent breakage. With an unimpeded view of the page, you can execute precise ruler-based drawings. |
Ergonomic Metal BarrelAchieving an ideal balance of weight and feeling, the rOtring 600’s ergonomically enhanced full metal body and comfortable non-slip knurled grip fit perfectly in your hand for long periods of time. The hexagonal barrel ensures fatigue-free writing and drawing. Plus, it’s shaped so that it won’t roll when you lay it down. |
Lead Hardness IndicatorEach rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil comes fitted with a lead hardness grade indicator, so that you can rapidly identify lead grades as you work. |
The iconic rOtring 600 is a classic technical writing instrument found in schools, studios, architects’ offices and beyond. Choose from .5mm or .7mm lead sizes, in black or silver finishes.
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Rapid B EraserDon’t sweat mistakes with the Rapid B Eraser for polymer and graphite pencil lines. Dust from this eraser brushes easily off the media, so the erased surface will stay clean and free of smears or marks. Does not affect ink lines and does not contain abrasives. |
rOtring LeadsWith high-polymer, flexible leads available in multiple sizes, you can write, draw or sketch with complete confidence. rOtring lead is strong, easy to erase and comes in packs of twelve. |
Spare ErasersGrab a collection of spare erasers to fit in your favorite rOtring mechanical pencil. Durable and strong, these erasers don’t leave a mess behind. Just brush the dust easily off your media. |
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ASIN | B00AZWYUA4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,225 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #56 in Mechanical Pencils |
Date First Available | January 1, 2013 |
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rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Black (1904443). An iconic tool meant for a lifetime of use. The full metal body provides ideal weight balance for fatigue free writing and drawing. Brass mechanism allows precision lead advancement. Lead hardness grade indicator for rapid identification when working. Hexagonal shape avoids sliding on drawing tables. Design, pattern and size of metallic grip zone enable working for long hours without slipping. The fixed lead guidance sleeve prevents breakage and gives you a clear page view for precise ruler based drawing. Limited warranty: guaranteed for 2 years from original purchase date against defects in materials or workmanship.
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Customers like the texture, grip, sturdiness and appearance of the pencil. For example, they mention it feels nice in their hand, the grip is really grippy and comfortable, and the metal tip is very durable. That said, some complain about the durability.
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Customers like the sturdiness of the writing instrument. They say it's solidly built, the metal tip is very durable, and the protective eraser sleeve is solid. The pencil has held up longer than most mechanical pencils they've owned, and it'll be well protected enough that it won't be an issue. Some mention that the pencil has no flaws when they got it and the clip is firm.
"...Then the metal barrel screws into the metal tip. It's well protected enough that I don't think it'll be an issue, but I kinda wish it was aluminum..." Read more
"...means you never have to guess which lead is in your pencil - Clip is firm and easily holds on to your shirt or coat pocket, meaning it won't..." Read more
"...It also requires less force to write with, so you can use it for longer without fatigue...." Read more
"...However, it seems pretty unprotected. For example, I don't know what would happen if you dropped the pencil directly on its front tip...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pencil. They say that it is a very high-quality pencil, with top-quality leads. Some customers also say that the pencil is great for class and the lead it came with was good.
"...lean over - Inside barrel is aluminum (not plated), and holds a lot of lead, so you can leave the refill container at home - Black..." Read more
"...tool, I haven't tried it yet, but I expect this to be a very good tool for crosshatching and fine-lining." Read more
"The Rotring pencil is a very high-quality product, and that much can be told by simply what is it made out of...." Read more
"...It's never had a lead jam. The tip is still straight (I have been extremely careful too.)..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the pencil. They say it has a nice, heavy feel, and is centered toward the tip. Some say the design is weighty and balanced enough to draw lines in detail. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and quality of the writing instrument.
"...It's really grippy, but without being pokey. The weight is also really great. But it isn't without a couple of flaws...." Read more
"...This pencil solves both those issues. The weight is perfect, feeling more like a nice, full-metal pen than a pencil, and the weight allows me to..." Read more
"...I have had this pencil for 3 days and I love it. Its weighted nicely and no lead breaks yet." Read more
"has a great amount of weight, i love writing with it" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the texture of the writing instrument. They mention it feels nice, sturdy, and right in their hand. They also appreciate the weight of the solid metal body, the knurled grip, and the ink is raised for an incredible high quality feel. Customers also love the robust and ergonomic design of this mechanical pencil, which gives them comfort on an exam. Overall, customers find the product satisfying, grippy, and enjoyable to use.
"...This is actually surprisingly comfortable, because intuitively, you would figure that something soft would be more comfortable than textured metal...." Read more
"...Pros: - Full metal construction means a very solid feel - Knurled metal barrel is very tactile and allows a good grip even when hands..." Read more
"...a bit of heft to it, but the changing hardnesses at the end, the ergonomic feel..." Read more
"I love the robust and ergonomic design of this mechanical pencil, but the body tends to unscrew during use, which is nicht so gut...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the writing instrument. They mention it has a nice look, sharp, and has really nice gold accents. Some say it's functional and efficient, making them more attractive. The pencil also comes in a unique plastic case with a large O. Overall, most are satisfied with the design and usability of the product.
"...with your pencil, the barrel is great for that; it's a hexagonal barrel with a matte finish...." Read more
"...you can leave the refill container at home - Black powdercoated surface looks professional and would fit in even in the most formal of..." Read more
"...This thing is absolutely beautiful, I wasn't sure if it was worth buying at $60, but believe me even at that price I'd say this pencil is absolutely..." Read more
"...This matches it perfectly in appearance and feel. I use this mechanical pencil for illustration, and it is truly wonderful in the hand...." Read more
Customers like the grip of the writing instrument. They say it's really grippy, comfortable, and smooth. Some mention that the knurling is perfect, and the pencil is secure in their hand. Overall, most are happy with the grip and find it easy to hold.
"...In actuality, I found the grip very comfortable, but it might not be for everyone -- for example, if like to rub against the grip, it's not very..." Read more
"The knurling is perfect. It's really grippy, but without being pokey. The weight is also really great. But it isn't without a couple of flaws...." Read more
"...very solid feel - Knurled metal barrel is very tactile and allows a good grip even when hands get sweaty - Black powdercoated exterior..." Read more
"...any other writing utensil I've previously used, and the grip felt very rough on my finger. I wasn't sure if I would be able to use this much at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the writing instrument. Some mention that it's excellent quality and well worth their respective prices. They say it feels solid and hefty, and seems premium. However, others say that the gold tip is nice, but hardly worth the spike in price. They also mention that replacement erasers can be pricey.
"...and I'm not too worried about losing it either due to its reasonably low price...." Read more
"...Bottom line. While the Rotring 600 0.5mm is a very expensive pencil. It's worth every penny in my opinion...." Read more
"...$60, but believe me even at that price I'd say this pencil is absolutely worth it!..." Read more
"...Well worth the buy" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the writing instrument. They mention that the tip will bend if they drop it, and the metal point holding the lead tip is delicate. The tip is very thin and has nothing to protect it.
"...The other potential issue I found is that the tip of the pencil is a hollow tube. When you click the top, lead comes out of the thin tube...." Read more
"...Somehow, that little sleeve got bent slightly. It wasn't enough for me to notice at first, but the lead would keep breaking...." Read more
"...for drafting or drawing sacred geo, but be careful as the tip can bend if dropped." Read more
"...What I don't like however, is how easily the tip bends. Just don't drop it is all." Read more
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The Rotring 600 is all-metal (I believe brass) construction, with a knurled/textured grip made out of metal. This is actually surprisingly comfortable, because intuitively, you would figure that something soft would be more comfortable than textured metal. In actuality, I found the grip very comfortable, but it might not be for everyone -- for example, if like to rub against the grip, it's not very comfortable to rub against (it IS textured metal...). On the other hand, if you want to play with your pencil, the barrel is great for that; it's a hexagonal barrel with a matte finish.
The top of the pencil has a knurled knob, for you to turn a little viewfinder-type thing at the top. Printed on the pencil beneath this is 4H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B (I'm going off my memory, but I think this is correct). When you turn the viewfinder/knob, you can set the pencil to display one of these designations, so you know which type of lead your pencil is currently filled with.
Above this is the clicky button for you to dispense lead. If you pull off this cap, there is the proprietary eraser unit underneath. If you pull out the eraser unit, you can fill the pencil with quite a number of pencil leads. The one flaw here is the eraser. I didn't use it much, but I imagine it would be difficult to use. To use it, you have to take off the normal clicky button cap, thereby making it prone to be lost. I also think (again, don't have the pencil with me) that it might be prone to click the lead if you use the eraser. Finally, since it's proprietary, you will have some difficulty (and expense) obtaining replacements.
The other potential issue I found is that the tip of the pencil is a hollow tube. When you click the top, lead comes out of the thin tube. However, it seems pretty unprotected. For example, I don't know what would happen if you dropped the pencil directly on its front tip. I suppose it could actually be very sturdy, but I was a bit nervous that I might drop it and bend the tip, breaking the pencil. (Rotring also makes the Model 800 which retracts the tip to avoid this situation completely).
Overall, I really liked this pencil. It's got a really solid feel to it and seems to have great build quality. If you want a high quality mechanical pencil that will last you for a long time, I recommend this.
There is a little metal sleeve that sticks out of the end and surrounds the lead near the tip, and the way that the pencil is designed, there's not really anything to prevent that sleeve from getting bent. If it stays at your desk, no sweat, it won't be an issue. But if you take it with you from place to place, it really should be in a hard case of some kind. I kept mine in my backpack, in one of the pen holders in the built in organizer in the front zipper pocket (which is soft-sided). Somehow, that little sleeve got bent slightly. It wasn't enough for me to notice at first, but the lead would keep breaking. Fortunately, it was slight enough that I was able to fix it using the pliers on my Leatherman. My backpack also has a hard-sided pocket (it's a Hazard4 Patrol Pack), and since I've been keeping the pencils in the hard-sided pocket, I haven't had any issues.
The other thing is that the internals seem a little cheap. The whole outside is metal (brass, I believe), but when you take it apart, you see that some of the working parts are actually plastic. Specifically, the housing for the mechanism that advances the lead is made of plastic. The plastic housing is threaded, and screws into the metal tip (including the knurled grip). Then the metal barrel screws into the metal tip. It's well protected enough that I don't think it'll be an issue, but I kinda wish it was aluminum or something instead. Then again, I don't really know what sort of things the housing needs to do. If it needs to be able to deform a little, then return to it's normal shape, then plastic probably really is the way to go.
Then the amount of lead that it spits out each click isn't always consistent. Every once in awhile, it will spit out too much lead, and I'll have to push the lead back in and try again. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it will happen several times in a row. I'm thinking this is an issue with the quality of the lead I'm using though (standard cheap pentel HB lead), since it's a fairly rare occurrence otherwise. But the more expensive Rotring lead that came with it tended to smear more, so I'm okay with the trade off.
Overall, it's very good, and knowing what I know now, I'd still have gladly bought it. But if you don't really have $25 to spend on a pencil, but you do so anyway thinking that it will be perfect in every way, then you will be disappointed. It still gets 5 stars because none of these flaws are severe enough to warrant docking a star.
I have both the 0.5mm and 0.7mm versions. If you would like the 0.5mm, but are considering the 0.7mm version because you don't want to deal with lead breaking all the time, go ahead and get the 0.5mm. After using the 0.5mm to write probably around 75 pages of notes and homework, I have yet to experience lead breaking (except due to a bent sleeve, which is mentioned above).
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En la textura del agarre que se ve a contra luz con algunas imperfecciones
El clip esta mal doblado y el grabado de la marca pareciera que la plancha que usaron estaba muy deteriorada
Otra cosa en la parte hexagonal una de las aristas se siente algo rugosa.
Tal vez sean detalles que otra persona no detectaría, pero por el precio que pague, creo que me dejaron a deber, porque comparación con el Azul es simplemente perfecto, por eso me anime a comprar la plata.
En cuanto a usabilidad el producto es pesado, muy pesado a mi parecer, para hacer algunas anotaciones para el trabajo, no le veo problema. Pero si eres estudiante o dibujante que pasas horas usando un lápiz mecánico, creo que hay otras mejores opciones de Pentel como el Graph 1000 For PRO para esas largas jornadas.
Realmente si te gusta coleccionar lápices mecánicos. Definitivamente estas piezas no pueden faltar en la colección.
Para cerrar, trae el indicador de dureza de la mina y un borrador algo pequeño que es de la misma media que los Pentel, asi que será sencillo y barato el repuesto del borrador.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2023
En la textura del agarre que se ve a contra luz con algunas imperfecciones
El clip esta mal doblado y el grabado de la marca pareciera que la plancha que usaron estaba muy deteriorada
Otra cosa en la parte hexagonal una de las aristas se siente algo rugosa.
Tal vez sean detalles que otra persona no detectaría, pero por el precio que pague, creo que me dejaron a deber, porque comparación con el Azul es simplemente perfecto, por eso me anime a comprar la plata.
En cuanto a usabilidad el producto es pesado, muy pesado a mi parecer, para hacer algunas anotaciones para el trabajo, no le veo problema. Pero si eres estudiante o dibujante que pasas horas usando un lápiz mecánico, creo que hay otras mejores opciones de Pentel como el Graph 1000 For PRO para esas largas jornadas.
Realmente si te gusta coleccionar lápices mecánicos. Definitivamente estas piezas no pueden faltar en la colección.
Para cerrar, trae el indicador de dureza de la mina y un borrador algo pequeño que es de la misma media que los Pentel, asi que será sencillo y barato el repuesto del borrador.