[jonathanjong]

OK, so we have a mechanical pencil thread, and the winner there seems to be the Rotring 600. Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to get that all the way here in NZ.

Shipping would probably cost much more than the pencil itself. Anyway, I was wondering what wooden pencils you've used and recommend.

I'm personally hooked on the Faber Castell 9000s. I've heard the California Republic Palominos are great too (though aren't these colouring pencils?). How do the Golden Bear fare?

And what about erasers? The Staedtler Mars Plastic seems to be the way to go, right?

And pencil sharpeners? The one that comes with the Faber Castell Perfect Pencil is a disappointment, sadly.

 

[leftnose]

There's only one: Mirado Black Warrior. The one difficulty I have with them is that they seem to be a little softer than indicated.

I've always liked Art Gum erasers but I have the nasty habit of pulling them apart so I generally just use the old Pink Pearl.

 

[manaox2]

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Originally Posted by leftnose /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's only one: Mirado Black Warrior. The one difficulty I have with them is that they seem to be a little softer than indicated. I've always liked Art Gum erasers but I have the nasty habit of pulling them apart so I generally just use the old Pink Pearl.

Actually, my favorite too.

 

[jonathanjong]

For writing or drawing?

 

[manaox2]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif For writing or drawing?

both, although the only thing I draw are technical sketches. Its a great cheap stylish looking wooden pencil.

I think pencil talk is a bit of a dry conversation though. Any draft or artists shop will have you covered on your pencils. Erasers now, that's another issue.

You should buy some and try them if your really interested, its only like $2.00 at the nearest grocery/drug/dollar store/walmart.

 

[tnmike1]

Black Beryl Beauty #1. Stephen King's choice for his characters.

 

[Kirosia]

bic .7mm

 

[trains are bad]

I liked dixon ticonderoga pencils in college, before I switched to pens.

 

[jonathanjong]

I just received the following pencils in the mail:

California Republic Palomino
Dixon Ticonderoga (Soft)
Musgrave HB
Forest Choice #2

Of the lot, I like the Dixon the best. The Musgrave comes close. It writes smoothly and is just dark enough. The Palominos were a bit too dark for writing, and the Forest Choice was almost too smooth for writing!

Now, I think my FB 2001 write badly, though they're still my favourite to hold. Dang. Furthermore, the 9000s now just seem mediocre on all counts.

 

[Earwax]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif And what about erasers? The Staedtler Mars Plastic seems to be the way to go, right?

I'm more of a mechanical pencil fan than wood, but for erasers I like the Pentel Hi-Polymer® Eraser. I think it must be similar to that Staedtler. Also like the retractable Pentel Clic Eraser Grip ZE22


(I'm also a fan of Pentel for mechanical pencils and leads.)

 

[appophylite]

Ticonderoga and Koh-i-Noor are my favorite brands for wooden pencils. Don't use them very often nowadays but they get use every now and then.

 

[Rednamalas1]

Jon, just get the Rotring 600s and get it over with.

 

[jonathanjong]

I just got a credit card today, so I plan to get a 600 after Xmas and my birthday. It's on my wishlist, see, so someone might get it for me. Yussss.

 

[Rednamalas1]

get the silver one - I ordered both black and silver and my gf jacked the silver one.

Black one smudges quite a bit and silver just looks better in general.

 

[jonathanjong]

Okie doke. Is there a particular seller I should go to? Also, is it better to get the seller to ship direct to me, or should I get him/her to send it to a friend in the US?