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Staedtler Mechanical Pencil silver series, 0.9mm
Staedtler Mechanical Pencil for Draft
Reviewer: Jesse Walker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My favorite pencil by FAR.
Review: I love this pencil. So much, that when I lost my old one (left it somewhere when traveling), I immediately knew I needed to get a new one. It feels amazing, it's nice and heavy, feels like the quality item that it is, and has never let me down. You do need to be a bit careful with it (so it may not be ideal for kids), as it's possible to bend the metal shroud around the tip of the emerging lead if you drop it on a hard surface tip-first. This pencil is my favorite writing instrument, and it's what I use for my daily planning, goal-setting, note-taking, and other things. I would suggest a separate eraser. The one on the pencil (under the cap) works great, but it's small, and while replacements can be found, they're not super cheap: Staedtler Mechanical Pencil Eraser Refill for Drafting Pencils 925 (92R). Get a Staedtler Mars Stick Erasers (STD52850) instead. That thing is, for erasers, what this one is for pencils: a lovely and highly functional thing.Alternatives to this pencil:Staedtler 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil Night Blue Series (925 35-05) (the exact same pencil, except in a nice dark blue. I got the silver since it's easier to see (I don't wanna lose this thing again!)Staedtler Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm (925 05) (the cheaper, plastic version of this one; I say skip it. Metal is glorious!)Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A) (also a good alternative, but I prefer the Staedtler... its just feels nicer to me).Uni Mechanical Pencil, Kuru Toga Roulette Model 0.5mm (I haven't tried this one yet, but feel that it's not as classy-looking).rOtring 600 0.5mm Silver Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904445). A lovely pencil, but at this point, I feel you're paying more for the name. I bought one, and it was nonfunctional. Eventually, I may try for another.While you can't go wrong with any of those excellent pencils, the Staedtler silver is my fave, and likely to remain so. At under about ten bucks, it's a great value, and a lovely and functional piece of art I love to use and keep around.

Reviewer: Kevin Collins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Layman's Opinion
Review: Background:I am a university student pursuing a major in computer science. I am no draftsman, and certainly not an artist. However, while taking an scantron exam in a macroeconomics course, I suffered the breakage of not one, not two, but three writing implements. My go-to pencil, a simple Papermate mechanical, had developed hairline cracks in the barrel over its three-month career, and finally give way under my grip, shattering into small pieces with an audible "crunch". Producing my fallback, a wooden pencil of the same brand, I continued. That one decided to snap in half after a few minutes of intense bubble filling. Finally, I resorted to a grimy, unbranded pencil missing its eraser holder which I immediately broke the tip off of. When I rose to repoint it, the torque exerted upon the body by the mechanical sharpener literally sheared the pencil in half lengthwise. Severely disappointed in my tools, I finished the test with the stub of the second pencil.My resolution: NEVER AGAIN.I set out in search of a graphite-holdy stick thing of higher quality. A friend of mine (an art student) had recently purchased a Uni Kuru Toga Roulette and recommended it to me, but, despite the admittedly solid construction, I decided that its metal grip assembly was NOT ENOUGH. I needed something MORE SOLID. I needed something made ENTIRELY OUT OF METAL. I turned to Amazon, and entered "metal mechanical pencil" into the search box. The Pentel GraphGear 1000 seemed a good choice, but reports that the retractable tip was prone to developing a wobble turned me away. The Rotring 600 was a bit out of my price range. However, the minimalistic, elegant design of this pencil coupled with its reasonable price tag (some $13.00 U.S. at the time of purchase) caught my eye from the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" section of the page, and I bit. I recognized the Staedtler brand from a Mars Lumograph wooden pencil I had once borrowed and found quite impressive. After scouring the available reviews, I pulled the trigger on the 0.9mm model. I'm glad I did. As it turns out, this is one serious pencil. Despite some prominent drawbacks, the Staedtler 925 25 is a glorious tool truly worthy of a five-star rating.The Good:+ The pencil is constructed almost entirely from aluminum alloy, with the only exceptions being the chromed steel tip, lead hardness indicator collar, and removable clip, the plastic lead chamber, and the entirely brass clutch assembly.+ The grip is well-suited to my tastes. The flat-point knurling, while it provides ample friction to prevent slippage, doesn't feel in any way sharp or uncomfortably abrasive when held. On the contrary, it is actually quite pleasant to the touch, and remains comfortable even after extended periods of writing. I would compare the texture to 2500 grit sandpaper.+ Balance and weight are spot-on. This almost entirely aluminum pencil has a bit more heft to it than a run-of-the-mill plastic mechanical, but is not at all cumbersome. The center of gravity is about 10mm forward of the tool's midpoint. This works well for me as I tend to grip pencils higher up the barrel than most. However, it might feel unpleasant to others.+ This pencil is manufactured in Japan, and it shows. It sports tight tolerances, and all its pieces are joined together well with no flex, wobble, or rattles to speak of. The threads are well-cut. All parts save the lead chamber, clip, and hardness indicator collar appear to have been CNC machined. Advancing the lead produces a sharp, tactile, and very satisfying "click". It looks and feels like much like a surgical instrument, although, given the plastic lead chamber, it might not be a wise idea to throw it in an autoclave. In terms of feel and build quality, this is to a Papermate what a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard is to one that comes bundled with a Hewlett-Packard purchased at Best Buy.+ I've owned this pencil for approximately two months, and I have NEVER ONCE broken the lead while writing. This may also have much to do with the 0.9mm lead diameter and the Pentel Super Hi-Polymer graphite I choose to feed it with, but is nonetheless a very impressive feat.+ Does not snap in half during examsThe Not-So-Good:- As with most all drafting pencils, the Staedtler 925 25 series is furnished with a frustratingly small eraser which is intended only for use in a pinch. It will be consumed alarmingly quickly with even occasional use, and replacements are very expensive. This pencil is clearly meant to be used in conjunction with a standalone eraser, which customers intending to use this implement for general writing rather than drafting or drawing will probably dislike.- I find that the shiny chrome accents, while ultimately tasteful, detract from the aesthetic appeal of the pencil and make it appear less professional. I would have preferred those parts to have been fashioned instead from the same grey anodized aluminum as the end cap and grip. It would still provide some contrast with the pearlescent barrel, but look much less flashy and distracting.- As others have noted, the knurling on the grip tends to dirty quickly and is very difficult to clean. This does not impair the function of the tool or the ability of the grip to be gripped, but does present a minor annoyance.- While less expensive than many other drafting mechanicals and reasonably priced given what you get in return, the Staedtler 925 25 is a bit of an investment for a pencil. For roughly the same cost of one of these, a dozen Pilot G2 pencils may be had. Then again, it's only a third of the price of a Rotring 800.- Like any other piece of overengineered equipment, extensive use of the Staedtler 925 25 may lead to uncontrollable bouts of egotism and overconfidence. It can take me some effort to remind myself that one's value is determined by content of their character, not the pencil they wield.

Reviewer: Anonymous
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent
Review: Reliable, craftsmanship, looks nice

Reviewer: B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Writes like a dream
Review: Honestly quite incredible. It's super smooth. The knurled grip is pretty sharp but will wear out to be more comfortable over time.

Reviewer: Leader
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I don't regret this purchase one bit

Reviewer: Fernando de Jesús Tontle Peña
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Reseña hecha por un usuario de lápices mecánicos Staedtler por más de veinte años y contando.Este elegante lápiz mecánico está hecho de aluminio en su mayor parte, por lo que no es tan pesado como otros de su clase. El agarre texturizado bajo, peso medio y grosor del lápiz hacen cómodo su uso, mientras que la guía de puntilla no es retráctil, lo cual puede ser inadecuado en ciertas circunstancias, pero es útil para cuidar la puntilla y utilizar herramientas de dibujo técnico. Además, cuenta con un indicador de dureza de puntilla justo encima de la sección texturizada, un clip muy firme (acero inoxidable, supongo), un borrador muy pequeño y un delgado alambre de acero pegado al borrador, para despejar los tubos por donde corren las puntillas. Viene en una sencilla funda de plástico.Al ser de grosor fino (0.5 mm), hay que tomar precauciones en su uso para evitar quebrar las puntillas, sobre todo las blandas (B en adelante). Aún así, la experiencia en la escritura será fantástica, sobre todo con la puntilla y papel adecuados. Vale la pena invertir en un lápiz como éste.Ampliamente recomendado.

Reviewer: LENILSON TRAJANO GONÇALVES
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: O produto é muito bom!

Reviewer: Poonam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It was a gift for someone who loves quality stationery. They fell in love with the even weight distribution, ease of writing without feeling tired and its aesthetics.

Reviewer: STARTEKSELVA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I always love Japanese quality and this proves their build quality