Rotring 800 Mechanical Pencil 0.7Mm Black

I owned a 600 over ten years ago when I was going to school for engineering. That pencil served me well for a few years but at some point I lost it. Which honestly was quite a bummer because it was involved with the start of my journey into design and developed a beautiful patina. Since then I’ve been using an iPad to do my design work but I’ve felt digital media to be lacking something for me lately. Over the last couple months I started getting back into physical media and felt it was appropriate to get another rotring. At first I was looking at a 600 again but the fixed tip has given me some issues in the past with snags and bending. I came across this 800 and immediately picked it up in the black finish. The weight, balance, and knurled grip are perfect. The rotation mechanism is tactile and satisfying to actuate. I’m also stoked to see the patina this develops over time as the paint wears to reveal the brass underneath. I also use a Kuru Toga from Uni and while it produces crisp text, I find its lead rotation mechanism to feel rough when the lead hits the paper. I also feel it’s far too lightweight with a body material that doesn’t feel premium. It’s a good writing tool, but the rotring 800 is a crafted instrument that inspires me to write down my thoughts and draft designs. That may sound tacky but I literally can’t put this pencil down, it’s so addictive to use and I’m so happy to own one again

While this is a premium product and an intimidating price tag for a mechanical pencil, this product is beautiful and meticulously designed. Pros The retractable tip helps prevent the tip from being bent and breaking, unlike all other pencils with this design. The grip is excellent and the weight distribution allows it to sit comfortably in the hand. This product is of a high quality and I have not experienced a mechanical failure for the three pencils I own in over 5 years. Neutral / preference This pencil is nearly entirely made of metal; as such, it is very heavy. Personally, this is a pro and makes it feel like a quality product. Cons You may as well assume that this thing doesn’t come with an eraser, just a lead stopper. If you get a ding on the pencil, the paint will be removed and exposed the raw metal beneath (eye sore for perfectionists). Due to the heavy weight, this pencil is difficult to write quickly with or do pencil tricks with.

The best mechanical pencil I own.

German engineering... Do I need to say anything else? As an engineer myself, I've always preferred mechanical pencils to take notes, sketch & "do math" on. Habit I developed since before university. My last mechanical pencil was a Blue Pentel 0.7mm that I first purchased before getting into Uni and used it throughout all my Uni study & exams. I unfortunately lost that pencil while moving homes and needed to purchase my next "companion" for the future and possibly the "last" one I'll ever purchase. I had heard about rOtring Mechanical pencils and decided to purchase one as a gift to myself & as the tool it is. I have no complains about this pencil, I do not have complaints about the retractable tip being "flimsy" at all.. I use this for taking notes and "doing math" and sometimes sketches. I absolutely love the way the pencil feels in my hand while I write. Build quality is great and the pencil feels like a proper writing tool and not like a toy as some of these other mechanical pencils. It is a sturdy, well designed tool. The only "complain" I have, which I have will all pens/ mechanical pencils is due to the fact I have large hands, the "clip" is something I remove from all my pens/ mech pencils if they get in the way of my grip/ where the "clip" typically would rest on the hand. But that isn't something specific about this product as I do it to all my handwriting utensils. Hopefully I have purchased the last mechanical pencil I'll ever use and I have no regrets.

Reading the mixed reviews on the Rotring 800 I wasn't sure that I would like this pencil. Also looking at the photos I thought the gold accents looked cheap. In person this pencil looks anything but cheap. The gold, black and red is truly nice together. The Rotring 800 looks like a quality instrument. When you pick it up and start to write it’s even better. The mechanism that extends the sleeve has a satisfied spring. The pencil is well balanced and nicely weighted. One of the main concerns people have with the 800 is the sleeve. There is a little bit of movement. This is true but not enough for me to complain. I work in the interior design industry and hand draw floor plans for carpets, rugs and furniture. I also take notes and write quotes with the Rotring. That little bit of movement has not affected my experience with the pencil. I need to be able to carry the pencil in my shirt pocket or planner as well. The retractable sleeve was the deciding factor to pick the 800 over the 600.

This is by far the best mechanical pencil I have ever bought (and I've bought a lot). I particularly like the design and how the lead sleeve can be retraced into the body of the pencil. It is a heavy beast, but to me that just screams quality. Is it worth the cost? For me, absolutely. Your mileage may vary :)

This pencil is a huge letdown. The build quality is poor for the price—it's heavier than expected and feels awkward to hold. The mechanism that extends the lead jams constantly, making it frustrating to use. The grip is uncomfortable, and after a short time, the metal starts to get slippery. The lead breaks easily, and I’ve had to replace it far too often. For a brand like Rotring, I expected much better. Save your money—there are way better mechanical pencils out there for a fraction of the price.

Amazing pencil! Worth every penny!

I often find myself with a mechanical pencil in my pocket and with the retractable tip you get a great mechanical pencil to write with and the tip won't get damaged or make holes in your pockets. Love this. I leave my 600 and rapid Pro at my desk and take the 800 with me in my pocket.

Excellent build (premium quality!!!). Got a black one, love the color scheme (with Gold tip). Retractable tip feature is very helpful (if you have the habit of dropping things!) Very happy that I bought it!!!!

Excelente

Ho utilizzato la matita in questione (rotring 800 mina 0,7) per un paio di settimane al lavoro tutto il giorno come unico strumento di scrittura e disegno (oltre che a casa per diletto o per prendere qualche appunto a caso) e quindi mi sento pronto a dare un mio parere. Sono un impiegato tecnico (ingegnere civile) in uno studio di ingegneria, quindi per una cosa o per l'altra in studio scrivo o faccio qualche schizzo prettamente a matita, per abitudine soprattutto, ma è per dire che ho modo di usarla molto la matita. L'oggetto in questione è costruito in modo impeccabile, veramente bella ed elegante e trasmette veramente solidità, più di quanto mi aspettassi. Il meccanismo di estrazione della punta funziona bene, l'estrazione della mina per esigenze costruttive non è la più appagante che abbia mai provato (ma va benissimo) e il tutto funzione senza incertezze. La cosa che più mi spaventava era il peso, perchè gia in passato passando dal classico porta mine economico di plastica a questi in metallo il limite che alla fine mi aveva fatto tornare ai primi è il peso, che con un uso intenso dopo un pò stanza veramente. In questo caso, seppur la matita non sia sicuramente leggera, anzi, il fatto che si riesca a impugnare molto vicino alla punta fa si che non si percepisca molto il suo peso in mano e quindi devo dire che alla fine non mi stanca particolarmente nella scrittura (nel disegno di solito si avverte meno la cosa per il movimento più lento). Riguardo al presunto problema del puntale che traballa nella sua sede essendo estraibile devo dire che durante l'utilizzo veramente bisogna impegnarsi sul serio per riuscire a percepire qualcosa, per me non sussiste proprio come impedimento, anche se sicuramente rispetto alla sua sorella inore con punta fissa o a una qualsiasi altra matita meccanica senza punta estraibile se si va a giocare col dito sulla punta non trasmette la stessa fermezza dell'elemento. In conclusione devo dire che sono soddisfatto della matita, sono contento di essermi levato questo sfizio, perchè di sfizio si tratta, dato che il prezzo è sicuramente elevato se pensiamo che è una matita meccanica e non è che rispetto a quelle da 5 euro vadda chissà quanto meglio, si scrive pressoché uguale, l'unica differenza è la piacevole sensazione che ragala come strumento più esclusivo e di estetica e dato che la amtita la uso tutto il giorno volevo togliermi lo sfizio di averne una che mi piacesse tanto.

Como "pega" podría decir que pesa si estas acostumbrado a los típicos bolis de publicidad, pero no nos engañemos tienen en cuenta que casi todas la piezas son de metal es un peso mas que aceptable a demás da como mas de "conciencia" de que tienes el lápiz cogido. Quiero decir, con los otros los que no llegan a un euro, parece que no cojas nada, que no tengas nada, te dan sanación de vacío. Este te llena. Esta la sensación que me da. Y para terminar, cuando sacas la mina te saca la cantidad justa para que no se rompa al escribir y suficiente para escribir con comodidad.