[vpivinylspinner]

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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Get the 600, but Don't get this version:

I have been meaning to try a Rotring and picked up a lava 600, the same design you said not to get. Is there anything wrong with this one or is just not as good as the older 600?

Just to be sure I bought a NOS 600 in Silver of the Pencil-fi approved model off of E-bay an hour ago.

 

[csommers]

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Originally Posted by vpivinylspinner /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have been meaning to try a Rotring and picked up a lava 600, the same design you said not to get. Is there anything wrong with this one or is just not as good as the older 600? Just to be sure I bought a NOS 600 in Silver of the Pencil-fi approved model off of E-bay an hour ago.

Just picked up one of these from the comments in here and elsewhere
¡ÚROTRING/¥í¥Ã¥È¥ê¥ó¥°¡Û600 À½¿ÞÍÑ¥·¥ã¡¼¥×¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ë - ʸ˼¶ñÄÌÈÎ|Í¢Æþʸ˼¶ñÈÎÇä|ʬÅÙ´ï¥É¥Ã¥È¥³¥à
Ordering was a ***** until I found the link for International orders

Plus it was only $20 + $9 for shipping

Got it in black, but now I'm debating getting another in silver....damn you head-fi

 

[Zodduska]

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Originally Posted by vpivinylspinner /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have been meaning to try a Rotring and picked up a lava 600, the same design you said not to get. Is there anything wrong with this one or is just not as good as the older 600? Just to be sure I bought a NOS 600 in Silver of the Pencil-fi approved model off of E-bay an hour ago.

I'm not sure if there is anything wrong with them but I haven't used one myself. I believe its the redesigned model which looks like it would be better suited to carrying around since you won't poke yourself as easily.. the classic Rotring 600 can be a little dangerous when carried in a pocket.

 

[jinp6301]

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Originally Posted by Zodduska /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Promate looks like a mighty fine pencil but another potentially important difference, correct me if im wrong, is that it's made of aluminum and the 600 is solid brass. I haven't read too much about the Promate myself but I've seen reports that their Super Promecha is very grip heavy.

Forgot to quote

I havent used the 600s but I feel that the Promate is slightly grip heavy. I have no problems though. I feel like if it was more heavier at the other side, it would be hard to balance it on the hand.

 

[Granthos]

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Originally Posted by csommers /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just picked up one of these from the comments in here and elsewhere ¡ÚROTRING/¥í¥Ã¥È¥ê¥ó¥°¡Û600 À½¿ÞÍÑ¥·¥ã¡¼¥×¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ë - ʸ˼¶ñÄÌÈÎ|Í¢Æþʸ˼¶ñÈÎÇä|ʬÅÙ´ï¥É¥Ã¥È¥³¥à Ordering was a ***** until I found the link for International orders Plus it was only $20 + $9 for shipping Got it in black, but now I'm debating getting another in silver....damn you head-fi

Thanks for the link sommers. I will most likely order from there. Weird system for international orders is right. Most likely this some time this week i will put my order through.

 

[csommers]

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Originally Posted by Granthos /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the link sommers. I will most likely order from there. Weird system for international orders is right. Most likely this some time this week i will put my order through.

Haha no problem. I figured someone might be able to benefit from the site. I tried google translate and it worked but it kept getting messed up after I clicked checkout. Then I found a blog where someone explained what you had to do. Just click on International Orders on the right an it explains it all for you

 

[Granthos]

^ for me i just looked at the top and saw an American flag and clicked that. From there i read what was said and figured it all out.

 

[jonathanjong]

I just bought a silver Rotring 600. I hate you, Red.

 

[Rednamalas1]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just bought a silver Rotring 600. I hate you, Red.

emo.

Anyways, here are some images that I promised:

Man, I suck at taking photos.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

^ Wow, those pencils look so classy, I think it's going to have the Mac Effect on a few girls (if you know what that is

).

 

[jonathanjong]

Jesus, Red. Now I want a black one too.

 

[jinp6301]

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Originally Posted by csommers /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just picked up one of these from the comments in here and elsewhere ¡ÚROTRING/¥í¥Ã¥È¥ê¥ó¥°¡Û600 À½¿ÞÍÑ¥·¥ã¡¼¥×¥Ú¥ó¥·¥ë - ʸ˼¶ñÄÌÈÎ|Í¢Æþʸ˼¶ñÈÎÇä|ʬÅÙ´ï¥É¥Ã¥È¥³¥à Ordering was a ***** until I found the link for International orders Plus it was only $20 + $9 for shipping Got it in black, but now I'm debating getting another in silver....damn you head-fi

we should do a group buy to save shipping costs

 

[jonathanjong]

How much IS this...?

 

[csommers]

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Originally Posted by jinp6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif we should do a group buy to save shipping costs

Totally, if we can get I dunno 5-10 people lets do it, I'm itchin for a silver one now

@jonathan: its about $20 USD for one, plus $10 shipping

 

[fordgtlover]

Great thread & great photos.

I'll keep an eye on whether a GB moves forward.