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Mine's good, not loose at all. So maybe it varies? I haven't had a lead slip while using. Could also be that I'm light with a pencil. 8B is good, really loving it. Only broke some leads when I dropped the pen from my spinning habit. But from regular use, no issues.

It should be, but I don't have the staedtler sharpener to test. Someone on reddit posted his K-I-N 5201 with the staedtler sharpener (www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalpencils/comments/j38hsa/kohinoor_5201_my_writer/). The 5900 and 5201 are identical apart from color and labels, so it seems to be compatible.

Shouldn't really impact the pencil. I was thinking of removing the clip too, but mine was pretty stubborn, so I just left it on.

When you remove the clip from a m.pencil,you affect the control,because you change both the weight and the balance that the pencil was designed with. It won't write or draw the same.Also on this model,you will damage the paint if you try to remove the clip. Only pencil,I can guarrante,that improves on everything,when you remove it's clip,is the Faber Castell TK4600!

@@greekveteran2715 They are sold in both versions as 59000N1005KK or 59000CN1005KK (difference is letter C). But the clip is worst part of this pencil, it's very tight and paint is somewhat soft so it can't be easily removed. And that it's placed too low and edges are a bit sharp.

Thanks for insight. Yet to get my hands on the Faber Castell TK4600!

It has the best build quality and fit and finish,that also means. no rattle anywere,no tip wobble etc (even my 50$ Rotrings,have that kind of issues, TK4600 doesn't!) Also, it's design,makes it the best pencil for shading when drawing. Precision when writing, is better than most lead hodlers, however, the grip is thin for long writing sessions,which is the only negative IO've found on this pencil. Here costs only 5 euro,which is a steal for what you get! PS: TK 9071 2mm leads, are the best you can use for this pencil and the only I'd suggest.SAme value as the pencil itself! Merry Christmas! @@PaolosNotes

I prefer this. The MH-500 does the job, simple, but it is plastic. I like the heavier weight of this one, and this is likely more durable because it's made of metal. The sharpener is a nice bonus in case you don't have a separate sharpener, but honestly, I just use the separate uni sharpener all the time.

Do you mean lead? In this vid, I used the Koh-i-Noor 2mm HB lead that came with the clutch pencil.

Hey Marcelo. Didn't notice much difference when it comes to shine, they look the same to me. Some have noted that lead holder leads seem to be a few grades lighter than their wooden counterparts. I can't say for sure because I normally use 6B and up for wooden pencils (Uni Mitsubishi Hi-Uni) and they only have up to 4B for their 2mm lead refills. Koh-I-Noor has up to 8B, but i've never tried a K-I-N 8B wooden pencil, so I can't do a fair comparison. I like both KIN and the Hi Uni 2mm leads, fun enough to draw with. If the shine is bothering you, I suggest you try (Wolff's) carbon pencils if you haven't already.

@@PaolosNotes Thanks Paolo! I'll give it a try!

It's an Orient Ray II Blue Dial (FAA02005D9). Pretty good looking and affordable diving watch similar to the Seiko SKX007.

Metal!

Don’t waste your money bad clutch pencil can’t properly hold lead. I think they need a strong spring for 2mm version .

I haven't had any slips with the lead holder so far. I think it's pretty great, actually.. Maybe you got a lemon? Anyway, is there a lead holder you can recommend?

@@PaolosNotes Hi there! No, I don't own this lead holder. I'm just asking if it's made out of plastic or metal? In fact I don't own any lead holder (2 mm or above). I only own 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm mechanical pencils (and one 1 mm). Most of them from Rotring (600, 800 and Rapid Pro) and they all are second to none, simply fantastic! But I was looking whether or not to buy a 2 mm one. In such case, I like the Rotrings, but they happen to be way more expensive than other choices and that's why I started seeking other models and trying to figure out if they are really worthy in terms of quality, or should I go straight for another Rotring... ¿?

Hi Mauricio! That was in reply to Olart, the commenter above who you said the pencil was no good. I personally thought the opposite, and was asking if he could suggest something better. I'm always on the lookout for amazing pencils! Regarding this, it is metal. I highly recommend the pencil. I actually was looking at a 2mm rotring but got this first based on someone's recommendation. Prior to that, I had a Uni MH-500. That was my first 2mm clutch pencil, which made me fall in love with 2mm. I only used .5 mechanical pencils and wood pencils before the Uni. I'm not sure how much you liked the 1mm and how big a difference it is from 2mm because I haven't tried a 1mm, but if you can easily get your hands on this, I'd say this is a good pencil to try out to see if 2mm works for you. It's not that expensive especially considering it is metal. Most clutch pencils I've seen have plastic bodies. Also, people who own the older, classic versions say it's almost identical, whereas a lot of pencils change the parts for the later versions, cost cutting maybe, and aren't as good as the original ones. I think you shouldn't compare this to a Rotring, as they are different classes. A 2mm metal pencil you can look at if you like rotrings is the staedtler 925-35 2mm. It is a mechanical pencil, not a clutch. Anyway, that's it for my novel! f you decide to try a 2mm, let me know what one you end up getting and your experience with it. Like I said, I'm always on the lookout for good pencils!

The thicker ones at 5.6mm? I haven't had the chance to try thicker pencils and lead holders, but I'm curious. Others say that it's easier on the hands, less cramping. Do you have the same findings? Also, What work do you use the pencils for? Drawing? Writing? Typography?

@@PaolosNotes yes the fat one :) It also has a variety of colours (leads) available, don´t break. Easy to hold. I use it for sketching/concept but I combine with regular pencils as well. I just like the feel of it and it´s so convenient to hold because it´s so bulky. You should try at least so you can compare. You can even do precise sketching with it just need to buy harder leads and sharpen a bit more. But the lines are less shaky! More smooth.

Thanks for the insights. I'll definitely try them soon. Cheers!

It seems most clutch and mechanical pencils come with HB leads. HBs are usually awesome, although I really like darker leads for drawing. Uni leads specifically are my favorite, so much fun to draw with.

@@PaolosNotes If you get the labeled mitsubishis they come with the matching lead (eg labeled 2b comes with a 2b). The unlabeled and HB versions come with HB. Here in the UK the pencils are way cheaper to order from Japan.

@@FluffieWolf Ohh! That makes sense. I hadn't really thought about that since I've never purchased a static labeled clutch or mechanical pencil. I specifically chose the blank label so I can switch leads if necessary. Having a lot of pencils on my desk seems overwhelming at times. Even with regular pencils, I normally just use 1 or 2 pencils -- an HB or 2B and the darkest one available. Also, did I get that right? It's cheaper to order directly from Japan even with shipping costs than to just buy it in UK?

@@PaolosNotes Yeah I completely get that. Here the cheapest price of one holder is £11.55. The price on amazon jp is around ¥370 (£2.45) delivery is ¥1457 (£9.60). The price of delivery doesn't go up significantly though so if you are buying more than one you quickly get to sub £5-6 per holder. I usually order with other things to combine the delivery, some mechanical pencils are outright cheaper on their own (with delivery) so the delivery becomes a non factor. Easy to go overboard though. Also I didnt include the delivery on the UK site, probably ~£3.00. On amazon uk they are about £15 each so it is outright cheaper from japan.

I see. Funny how that works. At least you get more choices when ordering directly from Japan. They have a wide selection of pencils and pens, so like you said, it's easy to go overboard. Personally can't seem to get enough pencils, it's extremely addictive.

Solid tip. I agree it helps point out observation mistakes much quicker.. Just trying to reduce my over reliance on it because digital has (and continues) to spoil me a lot. It's become more evident recently after starting to sketch on paper again. Now that you mention it, I do have a USB light box that's been gathering dust, I'd forgotten all about it, and bought it for purposes of traditional animation (another thing I haven't been able to spend much time on). I should use start using it to spot mistakes faster when doing traditional sketches! Thank you!

Thanks for the kind words. I used IbisPaint here. I mostly use that or the Adobe Sketchbook that was bundled with the tablet. I have not tried Clip Studio paint. Do you also use an android tablet? How is the performance on yours? Does it have a record function on the Android version too?

Thanks for the advice, John! Fully agree, that would be most effective, especially Bridgman. His lines are pretty loose, not meant to be copied exactly. I try to analyze when I have the time. I love how Bridgman simplified his explanations, especially when trying to understand how the body parts work in relation to each other. However there are times when my brain and/or hands do not want to cooperate when I want to draw. When that happens, I try to force them by copying. Probably learn very little, if any..maybe a bit of muscle memory. but anytime I'm able to draw anything, I consider it a small victory. As much I love drawing, sometimes picking up a pencil and drawing is difficult. I'll try to do more in-depth studies next time! Thanks!

@@PaolosNotes Goodluck on your Art Joruney Paolo, Godspeed

There is! You can see it on 04:15 -- "Also, it doubles as a lead pointer / sharpener. It has four (4) blades attached at the bottom." Unlike other pencils where you put the led through a hole in the end cap, this one has the blades exposed when you unscrew it. FYI, in case you didn't have captions turned on, there are subtitles, which might help!

@@PaolosNotes Ah yes, captions. I like that option but I just started getting used to employing it but I appreciate the reminder. And it didn’t matter after all. I found a credible seller on Etsy selling these for literally $7.60 Canadian and only $1.65 for shipping (2-3d delivery) so I figured at that price, I just couldn’t lose. Spent less than 10 bucks altogether. He’s got rave reviews too so I’m hoping it’s all good. We’ll soon find out. Wish me luck.

@@PaolosNotes But hey, happy to know it has a sharpener too. Thanks friend.

I don't really use the built-in sharpener since I have a separate Uni lead sharpener, but it is nice to have a backup option. I've been using the pencil a lot lately because it looks like it could take a beating (being all metal). I can't stop spinning pencils...With this one I'm not too worried when I drop it. Hope your pencil arrives soon, and that you end up liking it!

I hate lead holders with sharpeners

Поздравляю! Мне еще предстоит многому научиться, когда дело доходит до анатомии.

Agreed. Black is nice too, but common. This color (maroon?) stands out, and is pleasing to the eyes.

i edited my first comment, i do not know why i said Magenta xD I was talking about cold tones of colors hahaha my mistake

Yeah, the pencil just looks really gorgeous. Sometimes not advancing wasn't much of an issue for me, but I really wish the tip was retractable. It's got a nice weight but that doesn't work in its favor in case the pencil drops. I keep thinking that I'll eventually break it out of carelessness. Pentels are always nice. What Faber Castel pencils do you come back to? Any specific models? I have a bunch of cheap mechanical pencils from Faber-Castell, but what I want to get from them at the moment are clutch pencils.

@@PaolosNotes I mainly use mechanicals for drawing/sketching but I also use them for writing. The Faber Castell TK Fine Executive 0.7mm, is great for writing. Has the suspension system and I've never broken the tip while writing! It feels way better wuality, than what it costs and it performs great too! I won't recomend it in 0.5mm though, because I find that Pentel pencils, performs better on those 0.5, 0.3 etc thicknesses.. I also love to death, their Lead holders (TK 9400 and 4600). The Executive 0.7mm, especially when I remove the clip which is great, however, it becomes the most comfortable, and the most enjoing pencil for writng, than any other I have use! If you like Pentel P200, then the Executive will feel like a Mercedes in your hands!! way better quality and feel!

I haven't tried .7mm pencils, I often use .5 then jump to 2mm. I don't think I need anything more precise than .5, and I really like the flexibility of the 2mm leads. I mostly use pencils for drawing, but some mechanical pencils just give me the urge to write. I certainly love the Pentel P200 series, so I'll add the Executive to my to buy list. Since you mentioned sketching--do you also use Faber-Castell leads or do you load it up with something else?