Wrong. This is a dark binding agent drawing. He didn't apply enough graphite to reach the grade. Only a tiny amount of graphite was applied to the paper and almost no preservative was applied to protect the graphite dust. The manufacturers are in charge of the shading and grading. The artist isn't allowed to be in charge of shading. You select the premixed leads. You agreed to apply the lead FIRMLY AND CONSISTENTLY.
Thanks for watching, I think the 0.3 size lead is probably my favourite to use! Have you had any luck? I got mine on Amazon, but I am in the UK - amzn.to/3p6nqqD
It's all over Amazon. I think the AIN Stein is the best. You can get it in HB, 2B, up to at least 6B. It also has better composition than any other lead. It's a little pricier, of course, but far more than worth the cost.
What about in the store you got the pencil ...! Having been in more than 75 countries, all over the world it has been the same. If a store sell the mecanical pencil, they sell the lead aswell. So where in the world do you live, where they don't sell the lead in the same store that does sell this pencil?
I have 2 big issues with the Gg1000, the grip which I hate and the wobble on the tip. If it had the grip,the balance and the solid tip of the Gg500, this would be easily the best pencil for drawing. Pilot S10 0.5mm and Graphgear 500 0.5mm, are a better choice for drawing, at least in my experience.
thanks for sharing! I like the grip but I can understand it not being for everyone, I think I have a pentel mechanical pencil that has a rubber grip so that one is probably comfier maybe in comparison? I haven't tried the Graphgear 500, but I have noticed a few other graphgear pencils recently so I have been considering buying some of them - I will take a look. I will have a look at the Pilot S10 o.5 lead that you recommended too, what is it that makes it superior for drawing please?
I think a lot of it is personally preference, for me I prefer the harder leads to create fainter lines to start my sketches ( so moving along the H range as opposed to the B range ) HB is in the middle and still perfect for sketching. Unless I have mixed it up, the B range is where it gets darker and maybe a little less forgiving, also it has a tendency to smudge more, that being said 2B shouldn't be too extreme.
I had never actually thought about that. I have not actually tried it, however just from comparing my 0.3 and 0.9 it doesn't look like it would fit I am afraid.
yes they won't fit. the 0.3 lead would be smaller in a 0.5 pencil and will slip out. and a 0.5 lead would not go through in a 0.3 pencil and will break if you try and force it in.
I have moLin mechanical pencil is from plastic not metal and the shape is triangular not round but you didnt tell us if the nib turn when you draw a line
I haven't heard of MoLin pencils before, how do you find them? is the plastic grip more comfortable? I haven't ever noticed the nib turn in the pencil no, I think it's held tight in position :)
@@SketchedbySte moLin mechanical pencil is from spain i cannot buy from the internet i found it in stores in lebanon, i dont find the plastic grip comfortable because its triangular i prefere the round grip and the eraser smudge maybe all the erasers of the mechanical pencils do smudge but the thin lines are great i use 0.5 HB
@@SketchedbySte Graphgear 1000 a great tool to use it only costs around $10, but the rotring pen/pencil I like more cause the sleeve retracts as you are using it but they cost around $30
Hey, I think both 0.3 leads and 0.5 leads for the graphgear pencils are both so don't sweat it too much between the 2 :) I quite like the 0.3 but because it's so thin and 'sharp' it can indent a little onto your paper depending what you use i.e when you erase some lines you might notice lines indented a little onto thicker paper, that being said I haven't had many issues with the 0.3 snapping much either, although I am not heavy handed. It sounds like 0.5 could be a safer bet but honestly either are great, down to personal preference I guess :)
No issues for me so far :) It seems to be fully metal, minus the rubber bits on the grip of course, but yeah from what I can tell inside seems to be metal as well :)
Oh man they don't have any 2.0mm mechanical versions at all? I had never checked that but it's quite surprising, that's a real shame though :( There are some other good brands out there too though! :)
Hey Jay, thanks for the comment, I'm just searching online for it now, is it the one that's usually available in black? What's the difference between that and these Pentel graphgear in the video? (graphgear 1000 maybe?) Let me know as I might have to try one out! Thanks again!
Oh wow I didn’t think you would reply! 😂 but yes it can available in 0.3 I did notice that in you’re video you did say that you prefer 0.3 for the details and it’s available in 0.5, 0.7 0.9. and I’m glad you asked what makes it different. Well the grip is is basically the graphgear 1000 grip but it doesn’t have the rubber on the grip. Plus over all it is such a strong and sturdy pencil. also the length of the graphgear 500 pencil is significantly shorter then the graphgear 1000 but to wrap it up it’s a overall great that I think u should pick up
@@jayquin2131 Thanks for letting me know! Do you prefer the graphgear 500 to the graphgear 1000? one of the reviews online seemed to think that the 500 is basically a budget model made from cheaper materials - I'm not sure if that's true or not though as they seem to be about the same price when I looked online!
@@SketchedbySte well although it’s basically the little brother of the graphgear 1000 I still prefer the graphgear 500. Also it uses materials that are very good quality, but the graphgear 1000 is is definitely more superior in materials that it uses It’s has a metal barrel and the whole pencil is metal but I still Prefer the graphgear 500 over the graphgear 1000.:)
Hey, good question, one that I'm not actually sure of myself either! I had a quick look online though and this is what I found 'A drafting pencil is a type of mechanical pencil that is designed for precision drawing and sketching. It has a longer lead sleeve and a harder lead than a regular mechanical pencil. A drawing pencil is a general term for any pencil that can be used for drawing, which may include drafting pencils, mechanical pencils, or traditional wooden pencils.'
@@SketchedbySte I'm probably making too big a deal of it. I am seeing a lot of people recommending Graphgear 1000 mechanical pencils and using them to draw within their videos. But when I went to purchase these pencils it said drafting pencils just didn't know if they were what they purchased..
It completely depends what you are looking for. Thinner lines? Thicker lines? one isn't really better than the other, it's more down to preference. I like the thinner nibs like the 0.3 and 0.5 but they are all fairly similar, and the thinner ones have a higher chance of snapping or indenting the page if it's thick paper or card.
Thank you! Yeah I really enjoy using them actually, I think most mechanical pencils do grow on you the longer you use them and I have to admit I am more digital art then traditional, but I find it really satisfying to use these specific pencils even though I can't quite put my finger on what it is that feels nice !
Hey, so I think people might have very different opinions on this topic, because the beauty of graphite pencils / mechanical pencils is that they work beautifully on most people regardless of smooth / flat or textured ( maybe not so well on shiny board / papers in comparison ) but for me personally, I love using pencils on regular printer paper and most types of paper that you can get in cheap sketchbooks! There is also a Strathmore paper called drawing paper which I think it a little thicker, but I haven't tried that to comment on.
Hmm it's been a little while since I purchased this now, and I did buy leads at the same time. But from memory it should come with at least 1 lead in each pencil yes, if anyone else knows different, please let us know :)
generally they are designed to hold a specific size lead, so I don't think it would work, but I haven't tried with any as similar as 0.5 to 0.3 so I will try remember to test this and get back to you!
I have both a .5m and a .9m size pencil. Neither of my pencils will retract the lead when I press the release; I still have to push the lead back in with my finger. What am I doing wrong?
@@harrypowers9412 That does seem odd, I literally just press the release and they fire back in. If they are new it might be worth getting a replacement ? Maybe just got a bad batch or something. I would be curious to know if anyone else has this too
@@harrypowers9412 Oh man they didn't offer free returns? that's pretty poor. I am surprised they don't just offer to send you one regardless, they're not that expensive to need them returning. Might be a company policy I guess? Was is Pentel you spoke to or somewhere that sells them like Amazon for example?
Hey, I just tested it and it doesn't actually seem to really smudge ( on regular paper printer at least) that being said I don't know if they are any different to using any other pencil when it comes to smudging so I guess it should do really? I use hard nibs / lighter generally so they don't seem to smudge much any way, I think softer / harder nibs lift off and smudge easier though. Basically these ones seem pretty good but I am sure you could smudge them if you wanted to
@@SketchedbySte thanks that should answer my question because sometimes i pay too much attention and lay my land all over the paper and have to erase it and it is super annoying.
@@logan4336 Whether it will smudge will depend on the lead grade. HB is great for drawing and want smudge, I like 2b for writings which will smudge a little big if you rub you hand over the text, but It's still mich better to write with than HB
Sorry for the slow reply. it really is down to preference, I actually use the 0.3 the most, however if you press a little hard it can indent your paper and I guess you are more likely to snap the lead too!
Unfortunately I don't think changing a pencil alone can improve your skill, however I do enjoy using it more to regular and something about it just feels 'different' and helps me create better work, even if it is just a mind thing :P
@@yagami6372 I guess it depends what pencil you are using before, I can get more detail with these because of the thinner nibs, I like using the 0.3 a lot compared to regular pencils that I think are 2.0. So in that sense I do find detail a little easier :)
Imo they are much better than wooden pencils for small details and precision drawing. I don't even use wooden pencils any more for drawing tbh, just mechanical pencils and 2mm lead holders
Hey, I'm afraid not as it's not something I tend to do, the closest thing for me would probably be making notes around my sketches in sketchbooks, which is works well for, but not necaserily any different to another pencil. I do find it interacts differently with every paper type I try though, which is quite nice sometimes! As silly as it sounds though, mentally I find the Pentel Graph gear pencils really pleasring to use!
Hi there, I forgot to mention there is a great video on y/t called Dragons Of Middle Earth, do check it out (if you haven't already), interesting info and some great artwork into the bargin. I can draw dragons from the front as well as the side, but please don't think I'm boasting, cos believe me, I've got nothing to boast about, I'm getting better but I still have a way to go. One way to make your dragons stand out is to use the features of different animals and mix things up a bit, you will fail at times, but when you get it right, when you create artwork that is unique to you, there's no better feeling. All the reference you need is there in front of you, all you have to do is observe and you can't go wrong. My God....I'm starting to turn into Gandalf!!!
I actually have an old video you might enjoy skimming through of me using a few different animals to create a dragon head ( side view again haha ) here is a link if you are interested - ua-cam.com/video/43CN6e0Y_hQ/v-deo.html I think I started watching that very video you mentioned and I think it's in my saved to watch later! There are some incredible videos like that on UA-cam and they always feature some insane art and battles scene that I never come across else where, blows my mind! It says I had 2 comments from you but only one is showing up, I think it is UA-cam having a glitch, hopefully your other comment ( says left 1 hour before ) will show for me soon!
@@SketchedbySte Hi buddy, I can't find the other reply on my phone, not sure what's going on, but if there is anything you wanna ask me, plz don't hesitate to ask. I also use the staedtler clutch pencils which I love, I use a fine grade sandpaper which I cut up into small strips about half 'n inch wide by 1 & a half inch long, and it works just fine to sharpen the leads. I know you can buy an artist's sanding block which isn't all that expensive but I just happened to be in my local Wilkos's store in the DIY section, saw the sandpaper and thought I'd try this, and it works fine. Thanks a lot for sending me a link, I'll be checking it out as soon as I've sent this. Hope you're keeping well mate and you're drawings are coming along nicely. Take care matey, look forward to seeing more of your great artwork 😊👍
Hey, good question. It's probably the size I use the least, but that's probably more to do with the face#t that I draw quite small and in small A5 sizes sketchbooks ( a bad habit ) so I like my lines to be real thin and light. The pencil itself is actually brilliant, including the 0.9, and I would argue it has the advantage that it is less likely have the 0.9 leads snapping too. For me I use them mainly if I want to go over my pencil sketch with thicker lines, on the outside for example. I think a regular pencil is closer to a 2.0 so a 0.9 lead is still great for accuracy and a nice size. I think any of the Pentel mechanical pencils are winners though, whichever size you go with. Thanks for watching!
@@SketchedbySte mainly want it to try out writing actually. Thanks for the really in depth answer! I'll have to pick up the GG500 in 0.3 since I hear alot of good things from the 0.3, and this is entirely unrelated but what notebook/sketchbook do you use? I wanna pick one up but there are so many
Hola, recién veo tu video y me acabo de suscribir a tu canal, me gustaría saber hasta el día de hoy que tan bien te han funcionado los portaminas pentel, a mi me han dicho que les falla mucho el mecanismo retráctil, quieto comprar el pack pero tengo dudas, podrías indicarme como te han funcionado, excelente canal
Hello. Thank you for commenting and subscribing! I have not had any problems with them just yet, the retractable mechanism still works well for me. But I do have a large range of products I swap between, I will keep you updated if they break. Let me know how you find them :)
@@kadaloba9258 Revisa esto: ua-cam.com/video/F1o3nvdTTRU/v-deo.html. Yo acá en Colombia pude encontrar el GG1000 por mercadolibre (a buen precio), pero lo que dice en el video puede ser la causa de que se rompa esa pieza del portaminas. Hace mucho tiempo tuve (o tengo, pero está roto, creo que desde hace 30 años) un Olympia y en la mitad donde se enrosca lo partí porque se me dió por intentar doblarlo en esa parte (era un mecanismo con un resorte similar, en ebay creo que hay fotos). Lo que quiero decir, es que se rompen más bien por mala manipulación del usuario como sugiere el video. Del GG1000 tengo el 0.5, 0.7 y 0.9mm, desde hace como un mes, pero no he podido desenroscar la parte superior en el 0.7 y 0.9mm. De todas formas ya no uso eso como cuando estudiaba en el colegio o ingeniería así que mi opinión puede ser subjetiva. También tengo Graphgear800 en 0.3mm , el Graphgear 500 0.5mm y el Graph600 0.5mm pero es más por motivos de colección que de uso. Estoy por tratar de adquirir el Rotring 600 0.5mm, pero en mercadolibre está muy costoso porque lo traen importado.
@@HPcarnace mi amigo. Yo también colecciono y soy de Colombia. Que gusto encontrar a alguien que tenga el amor por los portaminas. Aunque tengo muy pocos, pero ando en busca del p200 en 0.3. En mercadolibre hay u a tienda que está en Medellín kioskito japonés se llama. Están trayendo algunos modelos interesantes. Y en Bogotá está butaca art.
@@LordVankisher Precisamente a ellos ya les compré por Mercadolibre. A los de Kiosquito Japonés les compré el Graph 1000 for pro 0.5 y unas minas. Creo que a los de Butaca les compré los Graphgear 1000 (0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.7 y 0.9) y algunas minas. No recuerdo si a ellos también les compré el Graphgear 500 0.5 y 0.7mm. A un vendedor de Bucaramanga le compré el GraphGear 800 0.3 y el Roting 600 0.5 mm y 600 ball point los compré por Encárguelo. Se me olvidó mencionarte que en la página de pentel colombia compré el Graph 600 0.5 aunque no miré muchos modelos interesantes. El año que entra posiblemente compre el Kuru Toga, que aunque está en Mercado Libre es el modelo de plástico, estoy esperando a ver si está el modelo Roulette (metálico) a buen precio y el de Staedlter 925
Yes they're great for drawing with, specially the .3 and the .5 for precision and details. I have all the lead sizes of the Graphgear 500 which is the budged version of this pencil, this one is great cause you can put it in your pencil case and take it to school with our worrying about bending or braking the tip
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess I haven't seen the 500 series, are they the same just literally a cheaper build / material? I agree the .3 is what I use the most too!
@@axion6070 The 2H lead is one that I purchased seperately. Not the one included with the graphgear, 2H will leave 'lighter' lines on the page due to it been a harder lead. Does that help?
@@axion6070 Pentel definitely do a 2H option, I would think other brands do as well that would still fit the mechanical pencil. Have you checked on Amazon?
@@SketchedbySte I'm from Philippines, it cost 600 Philippine pesos, That's a 12 us dollars and it's pretty expensive so I'll just stay on a cheap mechanical pencil
Wrong. You AGREED TO FOLLOW THE PRINCIPLES OF partical grading / filtering. Graphite dust won't stick to paper. Graphite dust was mixed with a binding agent. They sifted the graphite dust into fine grades. Mixed each grade with a different mix of binding agent. 2B drawn lightly will not put enough graphite onto the paper to reach the grade of 2H. The percentage of graphite falls below the grade and its no longer considered to be a graphite drawing. Graphite must be thick enough to reach the professional grade and it must have enough preservative applied so it can stay on the paper for a very long time. You didn't put enough graphite onto the paper. Your graphite content isn't up to the grade. You didn't apply enough preservative agent to protect the drawing. You made a dark wax preservative drawing and DIDN'T make a preserved graphite drawing.
It is a good pencil and the tip protector is the best. I use 2B lead to get darker line. Your english is not good. Cant operate pencil must be stupid sorry for a review you need to be more ready.
I will try to improve on these things, although my English is the only English I know I am afraid. How would you suggest I improve the review for next time? All feedback is appreciated! Thanks
Why does everyone on UA-cam now say "these ones"? It's horrible grammar and just sounds silly. Get rid of the word "ones". I like these means the same thing as I like these ones, but without grating on the ear. It really is strange how so many UA-cam sites have people who say this. It's not only horrible grammar, it's first grade horrible grammar.
I'm afraid all I can say, is it's how I speak, whether right or wrong, it's a shame that something like poor grammar can get to someone so much, but everyone is entitled to their opinion and I appreciate you watching the video and the feedback. I would definitely advise not checking out my replies or how I talk in other videos though as you will notice a lot of mistakes! My spelling is even worse :)
It's been a while since I got them now but I think they were roughly 30-40 GBP at the time, I think from memory this is the set I got on Amazon - amzn.to/3dcm32Z
These pencils look fabulous , great review and gorgeous drawing 😊
Thank you very much
Wrong.
This is a dark binding agent drawing.
He didn't apply enough graphite to reach the grade.
Only a tiny amount of graphite was applied to the paper and almost no preservative was applied to protect the graphite dust.
The manufacturers are in charge of the shading and grading.
The artist isn't allowed to be in charge of shading.
You select the premixed leads.
You agreed to apply the lead FIRMLY AND CONSISTENTLY.
Thanks for that, I just bought one.
Thanks for watching, let me know how you find it :)
I'm looking for a pencil that makes light lines. Does this one do that?
@@evannsx9334 Light lines are no problem, this is a great pencil for that.
@@mustangdude11 thanks mine is arriving 23rd
@@mustangdude11 which size is the best!! i will be purchasing and i need the best size for very detailed drawing :3
Just came across a .3 and am watching so many videos now… curious where to get such small graphite.. gonna try staples then Amazon lol
Thanks for watching, I think the 0.3 size lead is probably my favourite to use! Have you had any luck? I got mine on Amazon, but I am in the UK - amzn.to/3p6nqqD
It's all over Amazon. I think the AIN Stein is the best. You can get it in HB, 2B, up to at least 6B. It also has better composition than any other lead. It's a little pricier, of course, but far more than worth the cost.
@@jamesaritchie1 can i really buy 0.03mm in a 6B?
What about in the store you got the pencil ...!
Having been in more than 75 countries, all over the world it has been the same. If a store sell the mecanical pencil, they sell the lead aswell.
So where in the world do you live, where they don't sell the lead in the same store that does sell this pencil?
I have 2 big issues with the Gg1000, the grip which I hate and the wobble on the tip. If it had the grip,the balance and the solid tip of the Gg500, this would be easily the best pencil for drawing. Pilot S10 0.5mm and Graphgear 500 0.5mm, are a better choice for drawing, at least in my experience.
thanks for sharing! I like the grip but I can understand it not being for everyone, I think I have a pentel mechanical pencil that has a rubber grip so that one is probably comfier maybe in comparison? I haven't tried the Graphgear 500, but I have noticed a few other graphgear pencils recently so I have been considering buying some of them - I will take a look. I will have a look at the Pilot S10 o.5 lead that you recommended too, what is it that makes it superior for drawing please?
These are my favorite for sketching
Yeah there's something about them that just feels good!
Love that sketch and video 👍👍, Keep going dude
Thank you!
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What's the suitable lead for sketching? HB or 2B?
I think a lot of it is personally preference, for me I prefer the harder leads to create fainter lines to start my sketches ( so moving along the H range as opposed to the B range ) HB is in the middle and still perfect for sketching. Unless I have mixed it up, the B range is where it gets darker and maybe a little less forgiving, also it has a tendency to smudge more, that being said 2B shouldn't be too extreme.
We can use the mechanical pencil 1000 0.5 for write?
Absolutely, if you enjoy writing with graphite pencil, there is no reason you couldn't use it for writing text in my opinion :)
Very cool drawing well my pentel graphgear 1000 are gonna arrive in 25 jan btw nice pencils
Thank you for the kind comment! I think these are still one of my favourite pencils, let me know how you find them! :)
If i buy 0.3 can i replace the lead with 0.5? Or it should be the same Size?
I had never actually thought about that. I have not actually tried it, however just from comparing my 0.3 and 0.9 it doesn't look like it would fit I am afraid.
yes they won't fit. the 0.3 lead would be smaller in a 0.5 pencil and will slip out. and a 0.5 lead would not go through in a 0.3 pencil and will break if you try and force it in.
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them clicking back into themselves really worry me it feels as if itll break if i drop it and mess up the inside of the pencil
Yeah it is quite a big click! But the pencil is pretty solid and well built so I reckon it should be okay, I haven't heard of one breaking yet
Thank you for this video i thought about buy one (0.5) and now I think I ll do it ❤️🔥✨. *Edit: have a nice day*
Thanks, you too! :)
4:37 oh yeah
Thanks for the review, I was eyeballing 0.3 version for quite some time now.
you're very welcome thanks for watching
I have moLin mechanical pencil is from plastic not metal and the shape is triangular not round but you didnt tell us if the nib turn when you draw a line
I haven't heard of MoLin pencils before, how do you find them? is the plastic grip more comfortable? I haven't ever noticed the nib turn in the pencil no, I think it's held tight in position :)
@@SketchedbySte moLin mechanical pencil is from spain i cannot buy from the internet i found it in stores in lebanon, i dont find the plastic grip comfortable because its triangular i prefere the round grip and the eraser smudge maybe all the erasers of the mechanical pencils do smudge but the thin lines are great i use 0.5 HB
Liked the Graphgear pencils, but can you do the review on Rotring pen/pencils
Thanks for the suggestion! would I be right in thinking there is more then 1? i will have a google of them now!
@@SketchedbySte Graphgear 1000 a great tool to use it only costs around $10, but the rotring pen/pencil I like more cause the sleeve retracts as you are using it but they cost around $30
I m confused 0.3 or 0.5 better detail is good but 0.3 lead breaks
Hey, I think both 0.3 leads and 0.5 leads for the graphgear pencils are both so don't sweat it too much between the 2 :) I quite like the 0.3 but because it's so thin and 'sharp' it can indent a little onto your paper depending what you use i.e when you erase some lines you might notice lines indented a little onto thicker paper, that being said I haven't had many issues with the 0.3 snapping much either, although I am not heavy handed. It sounds like 0.5 could be a safer bet but honestly either are great, down to personal preference I guess :)
Is this fully metal or some plastic inside the pen?any issues problems while using the pen?
No issues for me so far :) It seems to be fully metal, minus the rubber bits on the grip of course, but yeah from what I can tell inside seems to be metal as well :)
thank you finally find the video i need
Thanks for watching :)
I wish Pentel would make a 2.0mm version.
Oh man they don't have any 2.0mm mechanical versions at all? I had never checked that but it's quite surprising, that's a real shame though :( There are some other good brands out there too though! :)
Try out the graphgear 500 10/10 👍 great pencil
Hey Jay, thanks for the comment, I'm just searching online for it now, is it the one that's usually available in black? What's the difference between that and these Pentel graphgear in the video? (graphgear 1000 maybe?) Let me know as I might have to try one out! Thanks again!
Oh wow I didn’t think you would reply! 😂 but yes it can available in 0.3 I did notice that in you’re video you did say that you prefer 0.3 for the details and it’s available in 0.5, 0.7 0.9. and I’m glad you asked what makes it different. Well the grip is is basically the graphgear 1000 grip but it doesn’t have the rubber on the grip. Plus over all it is such a strong and sturdy pencil. also the length of the graphgear 500 pencil is significantly shorter then the graphgear 1000 but to wrap it up it’s a overall great that I think u should pick up
Btw sorry for bad grammar I’m kinda in a rush
@@jayquin2131 Thanks for letting me know! Do you prefer the graphgear 500 to the graphgear 1000? one of the reviews online seemed to think that the 500 is basically a budget model made from cheaper materials - I'm not sure if that's true or not though as they seem to be about the same price when I looked online!
@@SketchedbySte well although it’s basically the little brother of the graphgear 1000 I still prefer the graphgear 500. Also it uses materials that are very good quality, but the graphgear 1000 is is definitely more superior in materials that it uses It’s has a metal barrel and the whole pencil is metal but I still
Prefer the graphgear 500 over the graphgear 1000.:)
Hi , I guess this is a dumb question but I got to ask. I a drafting pencil and a drawing pencil, for Graphgear 1000, the same thing???? Thanks Frank
Hey, good question, one that I'm not actually sure of myself either! I had a quick look online though and this is what I found 'A drafting pencil is a type of mechanical pencil that is designed for precision drawing and sketching. It has a longer lead sleeve and a harder lead than a regular mechanical pencil. A drawing pencil is a general term for any pencil that can be used for drawing, which may include drafting pencils, mechanical pencils, or traditional wooden pencils.'
@@SketchedbySte I'm probably making too big a deal of it. I am seeing a lot of people recommending Graphgear 1000 mechanical pencils and using them to draw within their videos. But when I went to purchase these pencils it said drafting pencils just didn't know if they were what they purchased..
Which is best for drawing outline ?
It completely depends what you are looking for. Thinner lines? Thicker lines? one isn't really better than the other, it's more down to preference. I like the thinner nibs like the 0.3 and 0.5 but they are all fairly similar, and the thinner ones have a higher chance of snapping or indenting the page if it's thick paper or card.
Now that you've had these for a few months now, how do you like them, mate? Nice review, btw. 👍
Thank you! Yeah I really enjoy using them actually, I think most mechanical pencils do grow on you the longer you use them and I have to admit I am more digital art then traditional, but I find it really satisfying to use these specific pencils even though I can't quite put my finger on what it is that feels nice !
@@SketchedbySte Awesome. Nice to know. Cheers for the feedback. 🙏
Wow, I've never seen a 1000 break.
looks like you drew Guts, well done. Guts from Berserk, but with long hair
Hey thanks for watching, I had to google the character but I think I see what you mean! XD
May I ask what is the best paper to use with these pencils?
Hey, so I think people might have very different opinions on this topic, because the beauty of graphite pencils / mechanical pencils is that they work beautifully on most people regardless of smooth / flat or textured ( maybe not so well on shiny board / papers in comparison ) but for me personally, I love using pencils on regular printer paper and most types of paper that you can get in cheap sketchbooks! There is also a Strathmore paper called drawing paper which I think it a little thicker, but I haven't tried that to comment on.
Does it comes with lead ?
Hmm it's been a little while since I purchased this now, and I did buy leads at the same time. But from memory it should come with at least 1 lead in each pencil yes, if anyone else knows different, please let us know :)
Is it work if we use 0.5 pencil with 0.3 2b lead ?
generally they are designed to hold a specific size lead, so I don't think it would work, but I haven't tried with any as similar as 0.5 to 0.3 so I will try remember to test this and get back to you!
@@SketchedbySte thanks man, i will waiting for ya!
@@rinomahmoed9201 I don’t think he will be coming back anytime soon
@@SketchedbySte are you coming back to this guy I mean it’s been like 3 months
@@facsimile9983 nevermind, i have one 0.3 now
Me, an American:
Naught..? (0)
Haych? (H)
*loading symbol on forehead*
I have both a .5m and a .9m size pencil. Neither of my pencils will retract the lead when I press the release; I still have to push the lead back in with my finger. What am I doing wrong?
Its probably jammed
@@vivilopestome6805 they’re both new...🤷♂️
@@harrypowers9412 That does seem odd, I literally just press the release and they fire back in. If they are new it might be worth getting a replacement ? Maybe just got a bad batch or something. I would be curious to know if anyone else has this too
@@SketchedbySte I like the pencil but it hasn’t worked as claimed...they said to send it back but that’s an extra expense.
@@harrypowers9412 Oh man they didn't offer free returns? that's pretty poor. I am surprised they don't just offer to send you one regardless, they're not that expensive to need them returning. Might be a company policy I guess? Was is Pentel you spoke to or somewhere that sells them like Amazon for example?
does the mechanical pencil smudge?
Hey, I just tested it and it doesn't actually seem to really smudge ( on regular paper printer at least) that being said I don't know if they are any different to using any other pencil when it comes to smudging so I guess it should do really? I use hard nibs / lighter generally so they don't seem to smudge much any way, I think softer / harder nibs lift off and smudge easier though. Basically these ones seem pretty good but I am sure you could smudge them if you wanted to
@@SketchedbySte thanks that should answer my question because sometimes i pay too much attention and lay my land all over the paper and have to erase it and it is super annoying.
@@logan4336 Whether it will smudge will depend on the lead grade. HB is great for drawing and want smudge, I like 2b for writings which will smudge a little big if you rub you hand over the text, but It's still mich better to write with than HB
They r my favourite mechanical pencils
Yeah they are very popular :)
@@SketchedbySte I like to draw with 2mm lead size also, but they don't come in 2mm:(
What’s better, 0.5mm or 0.3mm ?
Sorry for the slow reply. it really is down to preference, I actually use the 0.3 the most, however if you press a little hard it can indent your paper and I guess you are more likely to snap the lead too!
Do they improve ur art work? Compared to a school normal pencil
Unfortunately I don't think changing a pencil alone can improve your skill, however I do enjoy using it more to regular and something about it just feels 'different' and helps me create better work, even if it is just a mind thing :P
@@SketchedbySte i mean like If ur good at drawing does it make it more specific and detailed
@@yagami6372 I guess it depends what pencil you are using before, I can get more detail with these because of the thinner nibs, I like using the 0.3 a lot compared to regular pencils that I think are 2.0. So in that sense I do find detail a little easier :)
@@SketchedbySte i used a normal school pencil
Imo they are much better than wooden pencils for small details and precision drawing. I don't even use wooden pencils any more for drawing tbh, just mechanical pencils and 2mm lead holders
I just bought those.
Great stuff! How are you finding them?
learningasidraw help mines don’t got 2h and I don’t know why
also love your british jokes and getting ripped off by 4 led refills :)
haha! Terrible British humous :D Thanks for watching!
Have you tried using this for journal entries or writing? If so please tell what you think about it.
Hey, I'm afraid not as it's not something I tend to do, the closest thing for me would probably be making notes around my sketches in sketchbooks, which is works well for, but not necaserily any different to another pencil. I do find it interacts differently with every paper type I try though, which is quite nice sometimes! As silly as it sounds though, mentally I find the Pentel Graph gear pencils really pleasring to use!
@@SketchedbySte lol I think I'm sold. Thanks for the thoughtful reply.
@@respawnicon you're very welcome, let me know what you think to them!
@@respawniconI use it for notes like in mathematics or physics. You can really write with them.
Hi there, I forgot to mention there is a great video on y/t called Dragons Of Middle Earth, do check it out (if you haven't already), interesting info and some great artwork into the bargin. I can draw dragons from the front as well as the side, but please don't think I'm boasting, cos believe me, I've got nothing to boast about, I'm getting better but I still have a way to go. One way to make your dragons stand out is to use the features of different animals and mix things up a bit, you will fail at times, but when you get it right, when you create artwork that is unique to you, there's no better feeling. All the reference you need is there in front of you, all you have to do is observe and you can't go wrong. My God....I'm starting to turn into Gandalf!!!
I actually have an old video you might enjoy skimming through of me using a few different animals to create a dragon head ( side view again haha ) here is a link if you are interested - ua-cam.com/video/43CN6e0Y_hQ/v-deo.html
I think I started watching that very video you mentioned and I think it's in my saved to watch later! There are some incredible videos like that on UA-cam and they always feature some insane art and battles scene that I never come across else where, blows my mind!
It says I had 2 comments from you but only one is showing up, I think it is UA-cam having a glitch, hopefully your other comment ( says left 1 hour before ) will show for me soon!
@@SketchedbySte Hi buddy, I can't find the other reply on my phone, not sure what's going on, but if there is anything you wanna ask me, plz don't hesitate to ask. I also use the staedtler clutch pencils which I love, I use a fine grade sandpaper which I cut up into small strips about half 'n inch wide by 1 & a half inch long, and it works just fine to sharpen the leads. I know you can buy an artist's sanding block which isn't all that expensive but I just happened to be in my local Wilkos's store in the DIY section, saw the sandpaper and thought I'd try this, and it works fine. Thanks a lot for sending me a link, I'll be checking it out as soon as I've sent this. Hope you're keeping well mate and you're drawings are coming along nicely. Take care matey, look forward to seeing more of your great artwork 😊👍
What do you think about the 0.9?
Hey, good question. It's probably the size I use the least, but that's probably more to do with the face#t that I draw quite small and in small A5 sizes sketchbooks ( a bad habit ) so I like my lines to be real thin and light. The pencil itself is actually brilliant, including the 0.9, and I would argue it has the advantage that it is less likely have the 0.9 leads snapping too. For me I use them mainly if I want to go over my pencil sketch with thicker lines, on the outside for example.
I think a regular pencil is closer to a 2.0 so a 0.9 lead is still great for accuracy and a nice size.
I think any of the Pentel mechanical pencils are winners though, whichever size you go with. Thanks for watching!
@@SketchedbySte mainly want it to try out writing actually. Thanks for the really in depth answer! I'll have to pick up the GG500 in 0.3 since I hear alot of good things from the 0.3, and this is entirely unrelated but what notebook/sketchbook do you use? I wanna pick one up but there are so many
It's a quality pencil and cheap too
I agree! :)
Hola, recién veo tu video y me acabo de suscribir a tu canal, me gustaría saber hasta el día de hoy que tan bien te han funcionado los portaminas pentel, a mi me han dicho que les falla mucho el mecanismo retráctil, quieto comprar el pack pero tengo dudas, podrías indicarme como te han funcionado, excelente canal
Hello. Thank you for commenting and subscribing! I have not had any problems with them just yet, the retractable mechanism still works well for me. But I do have a large range of products I swap between, I will keep you updated if they break. Let me know how you find them :)
@@SketchedbySte gracias por responderme,,,los comprare y te informo como me va con ellos
@@kadaloba9258 Revisa esto: ua-cam.com/video/F1o3nvdTTRU/v-deo.html. Yo acá en Colombia pude encontrar el GG1000 por mercadolibre (a buen precio), pero lo que dice en el video puede ser la causa de que se rompa esa pieza del portaminas. Hace mucho tiempo tuve (o tengo, pero está roto, creo que desde hace 30 años) un Olympia y en la mitad donde se enrosca lo partí porque se me dió por intentar doblarlo en esa parte (era un mecanismo con un resorte similar, en ebay creo que hay fotos). Lo que quiero decir, es que se rompen más bien por mala manipulación del usuario como sugiere el video. Del GG1000 tengo el 0.5, 0.7 y 0.9mm, desde hace como un mes, pero no he podido desenroscar la parte superior en el 0.7 y 0.9mm. De todas formas ya no uso eso como cuando estudiaba en el colegio o ingeniería así que mi opinión puede ser subjetiva. También tengo Graphgear800 en 0.3mm , el Graphgear 500 0.5mm y el Graph600 0.5mm pero es más por motivos de colección que de uso. Estoy por tratar de adquirir el Rotring 600 0.5mm, pero en mercadolibre está muy costoso porque lo traen importado.
@@HPcarnace mi amigo. Yo también colecciono y soy de Colombia. Que gusto encontrar a alguien que tenga el amor por los portaminas. Aunque tengo muy pocos, pero ando en busca del p200 en 0.3. En mercadolibre hay u a tienda que está en Medellín kioskito japonés se llama. Están trayendo algunos modelos interesantes. Y en Bogotá está butaca art.
@@LordVankisher Precisamente a ellos ya les compré por Mercadolibre. A los de Kiosquito Japonés les compré el Graph 1000 for pro 0.5 y unas minas. Creo que a los de Butaca les compré los Graphgear 1000 (0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.7 y 0.9) y algunas minas. No recuerdo si a ellos también les compré el Graphgear 500 0.5 y 0.7mm. A un vendedor de Bucaramanga le compré el GraphGear 800 0.3 y el Roting 600 0.5 mm y 600 ball point los compré por Encárguelo. Se me olvidó mencionarte que en la página de pentel colombia compré el Graph 600 0.5 aunque no miré muchos modelos interesantes. El año que entra posiblemente compre el Kuru Toga, que aunque está en Mercado Libre es el modelo de plástico, estoy esperando a ver si está el modelo Roulette (metálico) a buen precio y el de Staedlter 925
Are these good to draw with??
I actually find them really pleasant to draw with compared to regular pencils, although I'm not even sure what it is about them! XD
@@SketchedbySte k thx
Yes they're great for drawing with, specially the .3 and the .5 for precision and details. I have all the lead sizes of the Graphgear 500 which is the budged version of this pencil, this one is great cause you can put it in your pencil case and take it to school with our worrying about bending or braking the tip
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess I haven't seen the 500 series, are they the same just literally a cheaper build / material? I agree the .3 is what I use the most too!
Believe it or not I found a pencil case on the road opened it up and I found 2 of em 🤣🤣
no way haha that's brilliant!
Very good video help.
Thanks!
Which mm did u used on this drawing?
the 0.3mm mostly
Mines don’t got 2h on it why?
Hello. What do you mean sorry?
The 2h lead hardness on my GraphGear 1000
@@axion6070 The 2H lead is one that I purchased seperately. Not the one included with the graphgear, 2H will leave 'lighter' lines on the page due to it been a harder lead. Does that help?
@@SketchedbySte I mean like 2h option like how it got 2b always to 2h but mines stop at h
@@axion6070 Pentel definitely do a 2H option, I would think other brands do as well that would still fit the mechanical pencil. Have you checked on Amazon?
I like them but my mom won’t buy them because I already have the normal pencil
That's a shame, maybe save up a little towards them or ask for them as a birthday gift?
£11 I think that’s because if the leds etc
They're so expensive
How much are they showing for you / where you live?
@@SketchedbySte I'm from Philippines, it cost 600 Philippine pesos, That's a 12 us dollars and it's pretty expensive so I'll just stay on a cheap mechanical pencil
Wrong.
You AGREED TO FOLLOW THE PRINCIPLES OF partical grading / filtering.
Graphite dust won't stick to paper.
Graphite dust was mixed with a binding agent.
They sifted the graphite dust into fine grades.
Mixed each grade with a different mix of binding agent.
2B drawn lightly will not put enough graphite onto the paper to reach the grade of 2H.
The percentage of graphite falls below the grade and its no longer considered to be a graphite drawing.
Graphite must be thick enough to reach the professional grade and it must have enough preservative applied so it can stay on the paper for a very long time.
You didn't put enough graphite onto the paper.
Your graphite content isn't up to the grade.
You didn't apply enough preservative agent to protect the drawing.
You made a dark wax preservative drawing and DIDN'T make a preserved graphite drawing.
Sorry, I'm a bit lost. I agreed to what now?
Patrocinated o no???????
what sorry?
It is a good pencil and the tip protector is the best. I use 2B lead to get darker line. Your english is not good. Cant operate pencil must be stupid sorry for a review you need to be more ready.
I will try to improve on these things, although my English is the only English I know I am afraid. How would you suggest I improve the review for next time? All feedback is appreciated! Thanks
Work on your grammar before calling others stupid. Start by learning proper punctuation.
Work on your grammar before calling others stupid. Start by learning proper punctuation.
@@novafernando9131 go back to your country
Why does everyone on UA-cam now say "these ones"? It's horrible grammar and just sounds silly. Get rid of the word "ones". I like these means the same thing as I like these ones, but without grating on the ear. It really is strange how so many UA-cam sites have people who say this. It's not only horrible grammar, it's first grade horrible grammar.
I'm afraid all I can say, is it's how I speak, whether right or wrong, it's a shame that something like poor grammar can get to someone so much, but everyone is entitled to their opinion and I appreciate you watching the video and the feedback. I would definitely advise not checking out my replies or how I talk in other videos though as you will notice a lot of mistakes! My spelling is even worse :)
How much did you pay for this kit with the 4 lead diameter sizes?
It's been a while since I got them now but I think they were roughly 30-40 GBP at the time, I think from memory this is the set I got on Amazon - amzn.to/3dcm32Z