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OrangeSport · 6 January 2012, 07:43 AM

Just wondering why there are no posts bout pencils. Do people not use them?

I use pencils more than pens. During meetings, on the 'phone, scribbling notes etc. I guess I like the reliability of them. My MB Le Grand pencil certainly gets a lot of use most days, and I am just waiting for a Faber-Castell pencil I have ordered(in a nice light maple wood, the bottom example) too:

I bought my wife one of their pens at Christmas, and am really impressed by their quality and value.

I use pens when required, and for more permanent needs, but for quick notes a pencil usually falls to hand.

Anyone else feel the same? We see plenty here about fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints, but seldom any pencil posts...

masterserg · 6 January 2012, 07:45 AM

I do have a MB Meisterstuck pencil which uses a 0.7 lead. I like it a lot, but haven't used it in a long time (years?).

OrangeSport · 6 January 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

I do have a MB Meisterstuck pencil which uses a 0.7 lead.

The Le Grand uses 0.9, and the Faber-Castell e-motion uses 1.4!

Lion · 6 January 2012, 10:05 AM

I use mechanical pencils but alas I do not have a nice one...yet. Right now I have some cheap ones such as Pentil and Parker. I prefer one that uses a 0.5 lead and really like the ones that use 0.3 lead!!!

jnkay · 6 January 2012, 11:59 AM

I have 2 meisterstuck pencils 0.5 and 0.7 mm.

2careless · 6 January 2012, 12:41 PM

They have many different lead sizes and it ain't funny when you got a pencil that feeds on 1.18mm leads, which are not made anymore

Lion · 7 January 2012, 02:14 AM

Kai, I never heard of that size lead...which mechanical pencil takes that lead???

daveathall · 7 January 2012, 03:45 AM

I don't have one but I like these Faber Castell perfect pencils.

http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Fab...ct_Pencil.html

2careless · 7 January 2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Kai, I never heard of that size lead...which mechanical pencil takes that lead???

Leo, it's a pencil similar to this one...
http://www.fountainpen.de/old-72-mechanical-pencil.htm

Lion · 7 January 2012, 07:23 AM

Interesting Kai, I have drafting lead which is really thick in diameter but never knew of that size!!!

Lion · 7 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I don't have one but I like these Faber Castell perfect pencils.

http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Fab...ct_Pencil.html

Which grade of B lead do they use as B is a soft lead which smudges!!!

OrangeSport · 7 January 2012, 07:27 AM

It turned up in the office today. Nicely finished, lovely and tactile with the wood barrel and the matt finish metal trim looks great.

A couple of pics of it in the office:

masterserg · 7 January 2012, 07:29 AM

Very nice!

OrangeSport · 7 January 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Very nice!

Thanks

Lion · 7 January 2012, 08:27 AM

Very cool...how thick is the barrel???

daveathall · 7 January 2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Which grade of B lead do they use as B is a soft lead which smudges!!!

I'm not sure Leo.

Lion · 7 January 2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I'm not sure Leo.

Okay, I was just curious!!!

OrangeSport · 7 January 2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Very cool...how thick is the barrel???

Very similar to the Le Grand:

oneillba · 22 January 2012, 11:54 AM

I use my MB pencil daily.

omegabenz · 24 January 2012, 06:31 PM

I've been enjoying my MB classique mechanical pencil that I got recently as a graduation gift, with a nice quotation. Basically, it's not about being right or wrong, it's best to put something down first and the pencil goes well with that. I was so impressed by the pencil, that I'm going to buy a matching fountain pen. I've used drafting mechanical pencils since grade school, and I can say the MB mech pencil is incredible. Here is a pic

Lion · 25 January 2012, 12:06 AM

I really want to pick up a good mechanical pencil because I have always used drafting mechanical pencils as well(I have my Dad's old drafting pencils). Since I use two MontBlanc fountain pens everyday I guess I'll pick up one of theirs to add to my collection and daily use!!!

omegabenz · 25 January 2012, 12:56 AM

Leo, you will love it. They make several different mechanical pencils. Perhaps you can get one that matches your Fountain pens or one that fits you the best! The mechanism to push the lead out is really cool too.

Lion · 25 January 2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegabenz

Leo, you will love it. They make several different mechanical pencils. Perhaps you can get one that matches your Fountain pens or one that fits you the best! The mechanism to push the lead out is really cool too.

Thanx...I'll check them out so a trip to Chicago will be necessary!!!

6 January 2012, 07:43 AM	#1
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Mechanical Pencils Just wondering why there are no posts bout pencils. Do people not use them? I use pencils more than pens. During meetings, on the 'phone, scribbling notes etc. I guess I like the reliability of them. My MB Le Grand pencil certainly gets a lot of use most days, and I am just waiting for a Faber-Castell pencil I have ordered(in a nice light maple wood, the bottom example) too: I bought my wife one of their pens at Christmas, and am really impressed by their quality and value. I use pens when required, and for more permanent needs, but for quick notes a pencil usually falls to hand. Anyone else feel the same? We see plenty here about fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints, but seldom any pencil posts... __________________

6 January 2012, 07:45 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I do have a MB Meisterstuck pencil which uses a 0.7 lead. I like it a lot, but haven't used it in a long time (years?). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

6 January 2012, 10:05 AM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I use mechanical pencils but alas I do not have a nice one...yet. Right now I have some cheap ones such as Pentil and Parker. I prefer one that uses a 0.5 lead and really like the ones that use 0.3 lead!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2012, 02:14 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, I never heard of that size lead...which mechanical pencil takes that lead??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2012, 03:45 AM	#8
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	I don't have one but I like these Faber Castell perfect pencils. http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Fab...ct_Pencil.html __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

6 January 2012, 11:59 AM	#5
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,821	I have 2 meisterstuck pencils 0.5 and 0.7 mm.

6 January 2012, 12:41 PM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	They have many different lead sizes and it ain't funny when you got a pencil that feeds on 1.18mm leads, which are not made anymore

7 January 2012, 07:23 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Interesting Kai, I have drafting lead which is really thick in diameter but never knew of that size!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2012, 07:27 AM	#12
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	It turned up in the office today. Nicely finished, lovely and tactile with the wood barrel and the matt finish metal trim looks great. A couple of pics of it in the office: Attached Images __________________

7 January 2012, 07:29 AM	#13
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Very nice! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

7 January 2012, 08:27 AM	#15
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very cool...how thick is the barrel??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 January 2012, 11:54 AM	#19
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I use my MB pencil daily. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

24 January 2012, 06:31 PM	#20
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	I've been enjoying my MB classique mechanical pencil that I got recently as a graduation gift, with a nice quotation. Basically, it's not about being right or wrong, it's best to put something down first and the pencil goes well with that. I was so impressed by the pencil, that I'm going to buy a matching fountain pen. I've used drafting mechanical pencils since grade school, and I can say the MB mech pencil is incredible. Here is a pic

25 January 2012, 12:06 AM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I really want to pick up a good mechanical pencil because I have always used drafting mechanical pencils as well(I have my Dad's old drafting pencils). Since I use two MontBlanc fountain pens everyday I guess I'll pick up one of theirs to add to my collection and daily use!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 January 2012, 12:56 AM	#22
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	Leo, you will love it. They make several different mechanical pencils. Perhaps you can get one that matches your Fountain pens or one that fits you the best! The mechanism to push the lead out is really cool too.

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