What Pencil Are You Using Today?

[gmrv4]

Dixon Ticonderoga No 2 today.

 

Palomino Blackwing 602 due here tomorrow. Can't wait to try out this classic.

[Nokin]

My everyday pencil: Yard O' Led Retro

 

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/NokinPhoto/retro_pencil.jpg

 

I use this for quick notes in meetings etc. because I can write more quickly with it than my FPs.

[lovemy51]

yesterday: o'bon recycled newspaper case pencil -2b. it came as a free-bee when i bought from these guys a while back: http://www.pencilthings.com/product-p/obo%20black.htm

 

nice graphite. the only thing i don't like is that is missing the cedar smell :embarrassed_smile:

 

edited: just wanted to add that every time i use wood case pencils (in this case recycled newspaper ) i carry it with a metal slip on clip and metal point protector.

Edited March 30, 2012 by lovemy51

[lovemy51]

My everyday pencil: Yard O' Led Retro

 

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/NokinPhoto/retro_pencil.jpg

 

I use this for quick notes in meetings etc. because I can write more quickly with it than my FPs.

ooh baby!

[matt385]

Schneider id mechanical pencil. I wanted something to carry in my pants pocket all day at work. I looked at the Lamy scribble but the Schneider was half the price of the scribble.

[fluctuations]

Have anyone tried Sheaffer Sentinel pencil? If yes, then what is your experience?

 

Another question: what lead do you use in 0.5 mm, say, mechanical pencils?

[fluctuations]

yesterday: o'bon recycled newspaper case pencil -2b. it came as a free-bee when i bought from these guys a while back: http://www.pencilthi...obo%20black.htm

 

nice graphite. the only thing i don't like is that is missing the cedar smell :embarrassed_smile:

 

edited: just wanted to add that every time i use wood case pencils (in this case recycled newspaper ) i carry it with a metal slip on clip and metal point protector.

 

 

Cannot help but adore your collection!

[lovemy51]

Have anyone tried Sheaffer Sentinel pencil? If yes, then what is your experience?

 

Another question: what lead do you use in 0.5 mm, say, mechanical pencils?

hi there. if i understood the second Q correctly, i use 4B lead. is very soft and smooth, but it smears. it might break more easily if you press hard -but i wouldn't expect that from any FP user!

 

PS. for the fisrt Q: do you mean the old sentinel or the modern (they make the sentinel BP)?

 

 

 

Cannot help but adore your collection!

stop!

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Have anyone tried Sheaffer Sentinel pencil? If yes, then what is your experience?

PS. for the fisrt Q: do you mean the old sentinel or the modern (they make the sentinel BP)?

 

I meant the modern series which has similar looking ball pens. In particular I am talking of this pencil:

[betsypreston]

Caran d'Ache Ecridor 1.1mm. Engraved "Geigy" - got it cheap. It was my first 1.1mm, and I LOVE IT. I can tolerate .9mm now, but sadly .7mm and .5mm seem to be "of the past" for me. My Rotring 600 Trio (.7mm) was my favorite for years - I wore one out.

 

Because of the minute differences in lead sizes, I bought an electronic micrometer. It was relatively inexpensive: under $25, shipped. It cleared up the mystery for me of why my Sheaffer would only work with Sheaffer lead - which was ever so slightly thicker.

 

Now if only I could figure out which lead some of my really old ring-top pencils would take. 1.1mm is too small, but 1.3mm is too big. I've tried everything I own, so I'm not sure where to go from there.

 

Other favorite pencils include a vintage "Bell Systems Property" Autopoint, and Esties - both with lovely thick lead and cheap to buy.

 

My new fav at work is Pilot Frixion eraseable gelpens (and highlighters). The best of both worlds: brilliantly colored gel ink, but completely and cleanly eraseable. Wonderful!!! And, bonus, it works by friction, so no eraser crumbs. My pencils have been neglected since I found these.

[lovemy51]

Have anyone tried Sheaffer Sentinel pencil? If yes, then what is your experience?

PS. for the fisrt Q: do you mean the old sentinel or the modern (they make the sentinel BP)?

 

I meant the modern series which has similar looking ball pens. In particular I am talking of this pencil:

that looks nice. it reminds me more of the 300 series. i wouldn't mind adding that to my arsenal.

[lovemy51]

Caran d'Ache Ecridor 1.1mm. Engraved "Geigy" - got it cheap. It was my first 1.1mm, and I LOVE IT. I can tolerate .9mm now, but sadly .7mm and .5mm seem to be "of the past" for me. My Rotring 600 Trio (.7mm) was my favorite for years - I wore one out.

 

Because of the minute differences in lead sizes, I bought an electronic micrometer. It was relatively inexpensive: under $25, shipped. It cleared up the mystery for me of why my Sheaffer would only work with Sheaffer lead - which was ever so slightly thicker.

 

Now if only I could figure out which lead some of my really old ring-top pencils would take. 1.1mm is too small, but 1.3mm is too big. I've tried everything I own, so I'm not sure where to go from there.

 

Other favorite pencils include a vintage "Bell Systems Property" Autopoint, and Esties - both with lovely thick lead and cheap to buy.

 

My new fav at work is Pilot Frixion eraseable gelpens (and highlighters). The best of both worlds: brilliantly colored gel ink, but completely and cleanly eraseable. Wonderful!!! And, bonus, it works by friction, so no eraser crumbs. My pencils have been neglected since I found these.

nice bunch you have. i too have one of those "bell system property"... is that the one with the telephone dialing ball on the top?

[Eduardo]

Koh-I-Noor Toison d'Or 2 mm lead. A leadholder mechanical pencil. Solid as a rock...

[lovemy51]

Koh-I-Noor Toison d'Or 2 mm lead. A leadholder mechanical pencil. Solid as a rock...

have it, love it!

[Eduardo]

apr-03: Parker VS 0.9 mm - Pentel High-Polymer 2B lead

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Today:

Uni Kuru toga.

loaded with Staedtler 0.5 mm 2B leads.

[lovemy51]

today: auto point. twin point: red/blue with the ivory body; and graphite/green -the graphite came with a red, but i switched it with a green. i use them all as dry hiliters and the graphite for notations.

 

http://autopointinc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/t/w/twinpoint.jpg

[R_Dorothy Wayneright]

Aww yeahh! Rotring 600 user over here! I'm pretty sure this is a cult pencil, haha.

[Eduardo]

Parker 45 0.9 mm - Pentel High-Polymer 2B lead