The Kuru Toga is made for writing Japanese and other East Asian language characters as the pencil tip lifts off the paper a lot. When you use a toothbrush to wash your toilet of course it's not gonna work very well, regardless of how fancy it is.
@@nigglesworth3456 yeah, the only problem I have with it is that the included eraser is too small, but I buy pencil eraser tips anyway so not a big deal imo
I thought I was the only one who wasn't wowed by the rotating lead of the Kuru toga. Like you, I just got used to adjusting my grip when needed. I'm still trying really hard to like this pencil while still hoping to find my old drafting pencils I've misplaced.
Personal preference, yes: For me, all pens except the BIC gets a "dope", I like to change pens after some days, makes it always very refreshing and "wow, this pen is great, I can actually do something with it, why didn´t I used this the whole time"
I'd really recommend checking out the Pentel Kerry. I've used one since 2007, it literally has been everyday carry before I even knew what that meant. Found erasers in almost all mechanical pencils suck so I've grown accustomed to keeping a stick eraser with me on my person and the duo are so useful.
“...it makes you feel like you’re doing something” is the best line ever and the MOST relatable. Instantly subscribing 👌😂 Awesome review, I really appreciate your thoroughness
Been using the graph 1000 for pro more than a year and it's the best of all I had tried. Graphgear 1000 and rotring rapid pro is a no no. Go for graph 1000 for pro guys you won't regret it
@@redding4540 like I said graphgear 1000 is great for the price range & I have a few on my desk but I have the Rotring Pro pen and pencil set cost a little more but that's what I carry in my pocket
Finally, someone mentioned the Kuru Toga’s bad grip. I have the basic model, and it looks cool, but kinda hard to hold... Not unusable, but you kinda have to consciously hold it. That’s the best way I can explain it.
number 2, I've used it for the majority of my art when I only draw with pencils, and haven't had too much breakage mostly to not applying too much pressure. Enjoyed using them
The Kuru Toga Uni Roulette is the best of these. The secret advantage you missed is that rotating tip has a little bit of spring to it. If you drop it the the little metal sleeve that the lead extends from doesn’t get bent. I’ve use some many different mechanical pencils and usually this this where they end their life. I have never bent the tip on the Kuru toga Uni Roulette! The eraser is not an issue, pros use an eraser pencil, they don’t waste time pulling the end cap off and putting it back on again.
I'm not sure why the weirdo below went on a strange rant at a mechanical pencil review, but I personally think you were great! You sure saved me some mechanical pencil drama, which I have NO time for at the moment. Seriously, who cares if "dope or nope" isn't original. That's how trends start. Saying the word "cool", or "bruh" isn't original either, but tons of people use it and it gets the point across. Thanks for the review.
I think the heavier drafting mechanical pencils tend to be because after many hours of studying you kind of lose the strenght to write and also because the thinner leads are usually scartchy and the weight kind of helps to soften it. That's just my personal opinion on the matter and also why I like the graph pentels that are heavier. Great video, btw. Another mechanical pencil that is almost as affordable as bic with all the features plus solves the lead break problem is the pentel P203, P205, P207 and P209 (the final digit is the mm of the lead), and the BRW version is even lightweighter!
The p203 is a great pencil. But I write all day with more comfort with the Staedtler 925. It’s 17g instead of 10g but the grip is a little wider and much, much more positive- so it actually takes less effort to hold and manipulate. At least for my hand. But the work in writing definitely isn’t holding up a pencil but the sustained effort of gripping.
Nice, I can't stand the roulette's wobble. But love the graphgear 1000, I don't find it heavy at all, its actually my lightest pen/pencil (i use all metal pens). The wobble isnt noticeable when I write, the grip is more than fine for me! The rubber makes it comfortable and the knurl doesnt "scratch" dead skin from my hands.. hahaha. I dont have sweaty hands so I guess it plays a role? I like the fact that the graphgear 1000 outside body is all metal, and the retractable mechanism is so satisfying. It looks professional as well, although it could look better.
The woble isn't noticable with any wobly pencil, but it's there and it shows in the final product. You can't spot the imprecision easily when using it. Try something like the GraphGear 500 next to it. (The one without the lead indicator on the button) Difference is noticable on any kind of professional use, both technical or free drawing.
I'm glad you gave the downsides of the kurutoga, as so many people had such great reviews, and it was just disappointing to me. The wobble and sponginess of the lead felt HORRIBLE. I use the pentel sharp currently, and it is so great and solid feeling. Would recommend if you want a solid, cheap pencil.
The thing to note is that he was using the kuru toga advance which has a much higher lead downward bounce and spin, normal kuru togas are much more subtle in rotation
The Kuru Toga is great for writing but not good for drawing long continuous lines. They don’t allow the lead to rotate (since rotations happen on each down/up cycle) so it completely defeats the purpose. For sketching, the Rotring 600 is king.
@@DinnerForkTongue That was the only option cause we didn't know about fancier Mechanical Pencils as kids. We just get the cheap ones plus the lead refills. I don't think Bic was making fancier ones yet back then to how it is now.
to me, the best is the FABER-CASTELL "Grip 1347" (0.7mm). the tip is sturdy, the lead doesn't break, the grip is good. of course, it's a low cost product and *woht* last forever (plastic threads, rubber grip wearing down) but it's become the standard reference of mechanical pencils in gemani.
Wait I’m a little confused, how is the normal graph 1000’s grip better than the graphGEAR’s grip aren’t they the same? Metal body, rubber pads, what does the normal 1000 do better, just curious
i have a 0.3mm pentel graphgear 1000 the eraser is so useless i just use a seperate clicky eraser and of course the lead is so thin it breaks at least once a day but it is by far far FAR and away the best mech pencil i have ever had in 20+ years of drawing professionally. everything else IMO about that pencil is absolutely perfect. the weight, premium feel, premium build, durability, reliability, grip, ergonomics, finish, mechanical movements, repairability, the teardown, ect. are all VASTLY superior to the dozens if not hundreds of other mech pencils ive collected over my life.
I use just regular cheap pencils and idk if nicer ones would make a difference in my skill at all but I wanna have something sturdy and smooth. Plus I cant remove erasers and the lead keeps breaking when I refill from the tip lol!
Using an expensive pencil wont make you any more skillful, but if you enjoy using it more than a cheap pencil you will become skillful as you use it more.
Out of all of the Kura Toga mechanical pencils, I prefer the Alpha Gel one because it’s nice for those who have a “death grip” (you tend to grip the pencil much harder than someone else.)
I had to do a lot of drafting in school, and not one mechanical pencil had a good eraser. Their main point is to keep the lead in I guess. It was accepted that one bought a good eraser for erasing and a good pencil for the drawing and writing. I have to tell you that you really missed the mark with the Kuru Toga Roulette: it is a fantastic pencil. I got one recently for under $10 and it blows away the $25 pencils I used in the early 90s.
these are really good pencils, and the cons are very unreasonable. the pentel graphgear grip is very comfortable and easy to use in my experience. sure it is not for long essays, but for those, i mainly use a cheaper pencil.
thanks for the honest review. I can't use the pental graphgear 1000 anymore, and was thinking about buying another type of mechanical pencils. Anyways, really helpful, I appreciate it.
graphgear 1k has been my default for years now, I usually make it through an entire school year before it breaks. That being said, I might make the switch to the graph 1k now, because I lost my graphgear surprisingly early in the semester.
I love the Pentel 200 series drafting pencils. They were what all the professional around me used, after trying far more expensive pencils. All of us would put slip on grips of one kind or another on them, and nearly every other type of pencil. We had rolls of silicon tubing that we would snip off for grips. Such grips are not just for kids. Too, a piece of double sided Scotch tape works wonders with a slippery grip. But you're dead wrong about the Graph Gear pencils. In the first place, stop using the erasers that come on pencils, except in an emergency. That's amateur city. Buy a good erases, or an eraser stick, and use that. In the second place, Graph Gear pencils are not too heavy. They're the perfect weight for writing, and for doing real work. It always amuses me when someone complains that a pencil or pen is too heavy. There are hundreds of jobs where the worker has to hold and use a tool that weighs several pounds all day long. I grew up working jobs like that. If you're smart enough to learn how to use a pencil or pen correctly, the weight of the instrument will do most of the work for you. Pentel makes great pencils. So does Pilot. But the Graph Gear pencils are the best out there for most work. For fancier settings, splurge a little and buy a mechanical pencil that actually looks fitting in a business situation. On the cheap end, but a Pilot Dr. Grip. On the expensive end, buy a Montblanc. If you simply hate such pencils, use a Graph Gear. They actually look like they cost a lot of money, even though they're dirt cheap. But, really, stop using the erasers that come on good mechanical pencils, unless you know what they're for. Very thin erases, such as most drafting pencils have, should only be used when a very tiny bit of precision erasing needs to be done. Want to change a short, fine line, use it. Want to erase one letter in a work, use it. Otherwise, buy a good eraser and use it.
I get better performance from the Pentel GraphGear 500, than the P205, It's more accurate which means, you can draw a perfect round circle and it will look like you used a compass to create it. Pentel P200 can't do that. They also feel very cheap and the numerous sharp edges on the top of that pencil, cut into my hand all the time, which is very annoing. I use the P205 for taking a note once in a while, and the P203 is great for detailed drawing. However, my main pencil which does 90% of the drawing even writing, is the GraphGear 500. Even the letters I can make when writing, are more rounded and cleaner looking, than any other pencil I've tried.
Pencils and accessories are very subjective, there's a lot of models of pencils and they all surprisingly write. You just gotta pick what's best for you.
Well I have a Pentel Graphgear 1000 for a year, and I have no problem with it. Yes it has that eraser cap flaw, it is heavy, and it does make the tip wobble due to wear and tear but if you take great care with it and go easy writing on it then you’ll be fine. Also, if you guys want a 0.7 Mechanical pencil, I suggest you guys try Pentel Champ mechanical pencil. It has great grip, removable eraser, quite affordable (costs around $14-8 depending on the Store), and found almost everywhere. The only flaw is the Grip does wear and tear, and the Lead is a bit Weak and can break.
@@emmanuelcortes6415 Yes I do.No it's not better. It's way lighter and doesn't have the great balance of the Gg500 either,neither the fixed front part.Graph 100 for pro, starts to lose it's paint after some use, where the Gg500 doesn't. Gg500 can do more, can do it all better in terms of performance and it's also more comfortable to grip and use.. Pentel Ain Stein 2B leads, make the Gg500 the best mechanical I've tried (adds even more to precision and the graphite is top quality). For writing, Id' choose something else, however, the Gg500 isn't bad for writing either, it's just the best for drawing/sketching. Pilot S20 2nd and Staedtler 925 comes 3d in my book. For edc Pentel Kerry is thhe best pencil for writing and carrying everyday in your pocket. All my judgment, is all about performance the nquality longevity etc, nothing to do with looks or anything that doesn't matter.Pencils are tools in the end of the day! Feel free to aks anything else! Happy Easter!
The winner is not retractable, which mean more bent tips and getting poked, not good. Aside from the plastic inner connector that can break, the graphgear1000 is tops, quite durable, and the grip is fine, never had a problem writing with it, and there is no mech. pencil that has a nicer/ faster retraction.
I can't believe no one mentioned it in all of the comments. You are exposing far too much lead on the Bic. 1mm or so of lead out the tip is more than enough for tracing lines and writing if your grip is good and light. I only broke leads in school because my grip was atrocious; once I learned better I never broke one while writing or tracing again.
I was surprised that you include the Bic Xtra pencil. Having tried many of the more expensive mech pencils I keep coming back to the Bic. Its so light and so cheap and just works. If I lose it I will just grab another one. It is a triumph of good engineering design and cost. It may not work for everyone but thats why there are so many different mech pencil models available. The buyer is king of the marketplace.
I would have to recommend the Rotring 600 as the best mechanical pencil I've used. It's made of brass, with a simple design and it is very nice to use. It also just looks super cool. It may be $25, but its definitely worth it for a pencil that can last forever.
I am looking for someone to show me how the led comes out. #1) does it; twist, click eraser end, or click a center button? all I want is replaceable #2 lead, & replaceable eraser. Yet, everyone skips this part.
The only fond memory I have of my primary school was the canteen they sell the most comfortable and plain mechanical pencil. I've been looking for the same mechanical pencil design online and offline I just couldn't find it. The length is quite longer and slimmer than usual pencil probably cos of my small hand but are there any mechanical pencil length that's longer and slimmer than normal pencil? Not the fun unique ones. Let me know please.
Nice whip @ 6:12. I love the spring mechanism of the Uni 207 and Chroma. I have been on the fence about the Kurus because I hate pencils that don't have a twist out eraser. I used to have a big problem with sweaty hands when I was younger, then I was shown the way. I started with 2B lead and moved to 3B all in a 0.5. Softer lead allows you to write dark without much pressure and you have to go easy on the 0.5 or it will break. It takes a little getting used to, but worth it. It makes erasing much cleaner, too. I how switched all the way to 4B, but can't get it in 0.5, so I am running 0.7mm.
Nice vid. Have you tried the Rotring 600/500 and the Steadtler 925's? Those are my goto pencils. The Rotring 500 has a great grip and is lighter than the 600. Cheaper too.
The kuru toga pencil is nice but the grip section hurts my fingers if I hold it too tight, I am left handed so yeah. I still like the pencil but it can be a little unbearable sometimes
thanks for your honest review, so we have not to spend lots of money buying and trying expensive wobbly point mechanical pencils. In instruments made and meant to be precise it is a sin to have such kind of problems. Even if they have some fancy new mechanisms like the kuru toga, or retractable point like the graph gear, as artist we want to feel these are something solid and trusthworthy tools for our delicate creations, I guess they still need to improve certain things. Btw have you ever tried the Pentel Graphgear 300 and Pentel 120? I like both however we always can find something to complain about 😅
Cool, thanks. I wish Blackwing makers of Blackwing 602 would sell their Blackwing graphites as leads again, especially their Blackwing 602 graphite which is the most buttery smooth graphite by in existence by far (best to use with the most butter smooth paper in existence, by far- the Tomoe River brand though it's more for the most buttery smooth fountain pen nib and most buttery sooth fountain pen ink). What brand is your greenish-blue triangle and compass for drafting? God bless, Rev. 21:4
@@sgist7824 I did watch the video I was momentarily confused because I draw with my left hand (so I would use a left handed glove) then i realized that 90% of people use their right hand. lol
Thank you for watching.
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youre welcome great vid!
The Kuru Toga is made for writing Japanese and other East Asian language characters as the pencil tip lifts off the paper a lot. When you use a toothbrush to wash your toilet of course it's not gonna work very well, regardless of how fancy it is.
As an engineering student I use it mostly for math, it works great for writing equations compactly.
weird analogy but yea, wouldn't wanna use this for drafting
@@Immadeus is it good for writing numbers small?
@@nigglesworth3456 yeah, the only problem I have with it is that the included eraser is too small, but I buy pencil eraser tips anyway so not a big deal imo
@@Immadeus nice i just ordered one
I thought I was the only one who wasn't wowed by the rotating lead of the Kuru toga. Like you, I just got used to adjusting my grip when needed. I'm still trying really hard to like this pencil while still hoping to find my old drafting pencils I've misplaced.
Same here. I'm used to adjusting my grip. I hate the spongy feeling when you press it to a paper.
I've been using the Kuru toga pencil for probably 2 years now. The rotating function of the lead is completely useless.
Rotating the pencil after a bit of use is a thing I do on instinct by this point. I have no use for the Kuru Togas.
@@DrawingTechnical it's for consistent line thickness.
Personal preference, yes:
For me, all pens except the BIC gets a "dope", I like to change pens after some days, makes it always very refreshing and "wow, this pen is great, I can actually do something with it, why didn´t I used this the whole time"
I'd really recommend checking out the Pentel Kerry. I've used one since 2007, it literally has been everyday carry before I even knew what that meant. Found erasers in almost all mechanical pencils suck so I've grown accustomed to keeping a stick eraser with me on my person and the duo are so useful.
I'll check it out fam
i have it,recently purchased a week ago!
not bad!
The "Kerry" is great. I always have it on my desk at home.
@@jinanprojects I was expecting tombow mono graph
Is it plastic or metal barrel?
“...it makes you feel like you’re doing something” is the best line ever and the MOST relatable. Instantly subscribing 👌😂 Awesome review, I really appreciate your thoroughness
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@@exs_hz I sure am! :)
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This video definitely gets a DOPE!
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Been using the graph 1000 for pro more than a year and it's the best of all I had tried. Graphgear 1000 and rotring rapid pro is a no no. Go for graph 1000 for pro guys you won't regret it
Just bought it cuz of u
graphgear 1000 took me 1 year 4months to break(lead jam+other stuff)
Please, is the graph 1000 for pro better for drawing, than the Graphgear 500 ?Thanks in advance
@@greekveteran2715 yes
can i get a link to buy it
I think the graphgear 1000 is a great mechanical pencil is a great drafting tool for the price range
Same, personally I prefer the 500, due to it being cheap and of pretty decent quality.
Plus more metal to grip on
pro use-171 is my pick. The God of mechanical pencil period.
@@redding4540 like I said graphgear 1000 is great for the price range & I have a few on my desk but I have the Rotring Pro pen and pencil set cost a little more but that's what I carry in my pocket
@@mmarjisr I got the Rotring 600 3-in-1. It works great.
@@redding4540 that's great I got mine not for it's looks but for it's design
Finally, someone mentioned the Kuru Toga’s bad grip. I have the basic model, and it looks cool, but kinda hard to hold... Not unusable, but you kinda have to consciously hold it. That’s the best way I can explain it.
number 2, I've used it for the majority of my art when I only draw with pencils, and haven't had too much breakage mostly to not applying too much pressure. Enjoyed using them
3:17 - OOOOOooooooh, so THAT'S where you put your eraser cover when you're using the eraser! Thanks A LOT for the great insight bro! 👍
The Kuru Toga Uni Roulette is the best of these. The secret advantage you missed is that rotating tip has a little bit of spring to it. If you drop it the the little metal sleeve that the lead extends from doesn’t get bent. I’ve use some many different mechanical pencils and usually this this where they end their life. I have never bent the tip on the Kuru toga Uni Roulette! The eraser is not an issue, pros use an eraser pencil, they don’t waste time pulling the end cap off and putting it back on again.
I only just found out that eraser pencils were a thing, but I've still never used the tiny eraser on the pencil. Too much of a pain.
I am eyeing to buy one. so your saying its durable if dropped numerous
times?
I'm not sure why the weirdo below went on a strange rant at a mechanical pencil review, but I personally think you were great! You sure saved me some mechanical pencil drama, which I have NO time for at the moment. Seriously, who cares if "dope or nope" isn't original. That's how trends start. Saying the word "cool", or "bruh" isn't original either, but tons of people use it and it gets the point across. Thanks for the review.
I think the heavier drafting mechanical pencils tend to be because after many hours of studying you kind of lose the strenght to write and also because the thinner leads are usually scartchy and the weight kind of helps to soften it. That's just my personal opinion on the matter and also why I like the graph pentels that are heavier. Great video, btw. Another mechanical pencil that is almost as affordable as bic with all the features plus solves the lead break problem is the pentel P203, P205, P207 and P209 (the final digit is the mm of the lead), and the BRW version is even lightweighter!
The p203 is a great pencil. But I write all day with more comfort with the Staedtler 925. It’s 17g instead of 10g but the grip is a little wider and much, much more positive- so it actually takes less effort to hold and manipulate. At least for my hand. But the work in writing definitely isn’t holding up a pencil but the sustained effort of gripping.
Nice, I can't stand the roulette's wobble. But love the graphgear 1000, I don't find it heavy at all, its actually my lightest pen/pencil (i use all metal pens). The wobble isnt noticeable when I write, the grip is more than fine for me! The rubber makes it comfortable and the knurl doesnt "scratch" dead skin from my hands.. hahaha. I dont have sweaty hands so I guess it plays a role? I like the fact that the graphgear 1000 outside body is all metal, and the retractable mechanism is so satisfying. It looks professional as well, although it could look better.
The woble isn't noticable with any wobly pencil, but it's there and it shows in the final product. You can't spot the imprecision easily when using it. Try something like the GraphGear 500 next to it. (The one without the lead indicator on the button) Difference is noticable on any kind of professional use, both technical or free drawing.
Why is this video so underrated u need more views
cause he gave a nope to my one and only pencil, the graphgear 1000
How is your experience with the Pencil?
Because his opinions are shit
Hey pentel graph gear1000 has a pretty nice grip ,i mean I've been using it for a week and it works like a charm:).
I heavily recommend using the graph gear 500, it’s amazing
I'm glad you gave the downsides of the kurutoga, as so many people had such great reviews, and it was just disappointing to me. The wobble and sponginess of the lead felt HORRIBLE. I use the pentel sharp currently, and it is so great and solid feeling. Would recommend if you want a solid, cheap pencil.
The thing to note is that he was using the kuru toga advance which has a much higher lead downward bounce and spin, normal kuru togas are much more subtle in rotation
Agreed, it was a waste of money for me.
The Kuru Toga is great for writing but not good for drawing long continuous lines. They don’t allow the lead to rotate (since rotations happen on each down/up cycle) so it completely defeats the purpose.
For sketching, the Rotring 600 is king.
After watching this video, I got the Pentel Graph 1000. I can definitely verify that it's a great mechanical pencil!
When I was a kid a lot of us would make our own replacement erasers for the Bic pencils. The other option would put one of those eraser heads on them
Yes! I remember doing that too!
@@DinnerForkTongue That was the only option cause we didn't know about fancier Mechanical Pencils as kids. We just get the cheap ones plus the lead refills. I don't think Bic was making fancier ones yet back then to how it is now.
You definitely must try Zebra DelGuard 0.5 pencil :) it never breaks even if you want to break the lead
I'll give that a try...
Thanks for recommending tho...
Really? That’s crazy
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@@Lily-ow5wm As long as you use no more than 2 clicks exposed lead, it's virtually impossible to break.
It wobbles more than the urukurutogawhatever.
to me, the best is the FABER-CASTELL "Grip 1347" (0.7mm). the tip is sturdy, the lead doesn't break, the grip is good. of course, it's a low cost product and *woht* last forever (plastic threads, rubber grip wearing down) but it's become the standard reference of mechanical pencils in gemani.
I’m crying I never thought I’d see a mix of tech reviews and stationary like this 😭😭 really creative, keep it up!
Wait I’m a little confused, how is the normal graph 1000’s grip better than the graphGEAR’s grip aren’t they the same? Metal body, rubber pads, what does the normal 1000 do better, just curious
“Bic meant to be disposable”
I could never do that to Ole Reliable
Nope. I've had Bic mechpens that lasted longer than some not-so-disposable propelling pencils.
i have a 0.3mm pentel graphgear 1000
the eraser is so useless i just use a seperate clicky eraser
and of course the lead is so thin it breaks at least once a day
but it is by far far FAR and away the best mech pencil i have ever had in 20+ years of drawing professionally.
everything else IMO about that pencil is absolutely perfect.
the weight, premium feel, premium build, durability, reliability, grip, ergonomics, finish, mechanical movements, repairability, the teardown, ect. are all VASTLY superior to the dozens if not hundreds of other mech pencils ive collected over my life.
I use just regular cheap pencils and idk if nicer ones would make a difference in my skill at all but I wanna have something sturdy and smooth. Plus I cant remove erasers and the lead keeps breaking when I refill from the tip lol!
Using an expensive pencil wont make you any more skillful, but if you enjoy using it more than a cheap pencil you will become skillful as you use it more.
I have the import graph1000 in .5 and .3, I love em. But I still go to my pentel graphlet set. You should try those out as well.
Out of all of the Kura Toga mechanical pencils, I prefer the Alpha Gel one because it’s nice for those who have a “death grip” (you tend to grip the pencil much harder than someone else.)
Keep making videos bud, I think you have a lot of potential.
This comment made me happy
I had to do a lot of drafting in school, and not one mechanical pencil had a good eraser. Their main point is to keep the lead in I guess. It was accepted that one bought a good eraser for erasing and a good pencil for the drawing and writing. I have to tell you that you really missed the mark with the Kuru Toga Roulette: it is a fantastic pencil. I got one recently for under $10 and it blows away the $25 pencils I used in the early 90s.
.5mm Bic mechanical pencils are usable
these are really good pencils, and the cons are very unreasonable. the pentel graphgear grip is very comfortable and easy to use in my experience. sure it is not for long essays, but for those, i mainly use a cheaper pencil.
thanks for the honest review. I can't use the pental graphgear 1000 anymore, and was thinking about buying another type of mechanical pencils. Anyways, really helpful, I appreciate it.
Why can’t you use it anymore??? I’m thinking of getting that one
@@Lily-ow5wm cuz it breaks in half after I dropped it a few times. And after a while I can't get the lead out.
graphgear 1k has been my default for years now, I usually make it through an entire school year before it breaks. That being said, I might make the switch to the graph 1k now, because I lost my graphgear surprisingly early in the semester.
That ughhhh on the end was epic human moment😂🎉🎉
I love the Pentel 200 series drafting pencils. They were what all the professional around me used, after trying far more expensive pencils. All of us would put slip on grips of one kind or another on them, and nearly every other type of pencil. We had rolls of silicon tubing that we would snip off for grips. Such grips are not just for kids. Too, a piece of double sided Scotch tape works wonders with a slippery grip.
But you're dead wrong about the Graph Gear pencils. In the first place, stop using the erasers that come on pencils, except in an emergency. That's amateur city. Buy a good erases, or an eraser stick, and use that. In the second place, Graph Gear pencils are not too heavy. They're the perfect weight for writing, and for doing real work.
It always amuses me when someone complains that a pencil or pen is too heavy. There are hundreds of jobs where the worker has to hold and use a tool that weighs several pounds all day long. I grew up working jobs like that. If you're smart enough to learn how to use a pencil or pen correctly, the weight of the instrument will do most of the work for you.
Pentel makes great pencils. So does Pilot. But the Graph Gear pencils are the best out there for most work. For fancier settings, splurge a little and buy a mechanical pencil that actually looks fitting in a business situation. On the cheap end, but a Pilot Dr. Grip. On the expensive end, buy a Montblanc. If you simply hate such pencils, use a Graph Gear. They actually look like they cost a lot of money, even though they're dirt cheap.
But, really, stop using the erasers that come on good mechanical pencils, unless you know what they're for. Very thin erases, such as most drafting pencils have, should only be used when a very tiny bit of precision erasing needs to be done. Want to change a short, fine line, use it. Want to erase one letter in a work, use it. Otherwise, buy a good eraser and use it.
I get better performance from the Pentel GraphGear 500, than the P205, It's more accurate which means, you can draw a perfect round circle and it will look like you used a compass to create it. Pentel P200 can't do that. They also feel very cheap and the numerous sharp edges on the top of that pencil, cut into my hand all the time, which is very annoing. I use the P205 for taking a note once in a while, and the P203 is great for detailed drawing. However, my main pencil which does 90% of the drawing even writing, is the GraphGear 500. Even the letters I can make when writing, are more rounded and cleaner looking, than any other pencil I've tried.
Pencils and accessories are very subjective, there's a lot of models of pencils and they all surprisingly write. You just gotta pick what's best for you.
Is graphgear 1000 too heavy. Just wondering….😅
I like the roulette as my mechanical pencil as I use pens more so I don’t use it much but when I do I enjoy writing with it
Obviously, I'm super late to this, but based on the video, I'd expect you'd love either the Staedtler 925 25 or the Rotring 500.
Yea... By the way, thank you for bringing the Staedtler pencil under my radar. That's the first time I heard about that.
Thank you! I really need this !!!🌼🌼🌼
Well I have a Pentel Graphgear 1000 for a year, and I have no problem with it.
Yes it has that eraser cap flaw, it is heavy, and it does make the tip wobble due to wear and tear but if you take great care with it and go easy writing on it then you’ll be fine.
Also, if you guys want a 0.7 Mechanical pencil, I suggest you guys try Pentel Champ mechanical pencil. It has great grip, removable eraser, quite affordable (costs around $14-8 depending on the Store), and found almost everywhere. The only flaw is the Grip does wear and tear, and the Lead is a bit Weak and can break.
Heavy? Are u sure
Killer review, please do more!
MY top pencils for Drawing: PenteL Graphgear 500 0.5mm. Faber Castell TK 9400/TK4600. and BEST pencils for Sketching : Koh-I-Noor 5340.
I have seen you every mechanical pencil reviews’ comment section loll. By the way, have you tried the graph 1000 for pro? Is it better than the gg500?
@@emmanuelcortes6415 Yes I do.No it's not better. It's way lighter and doesn't have the great balance of the Gg500 either,neither the fixed front part.Graph 100 for pro, starts to lose it's paint after some use, where the Gg500 doesn't. Gg500 can do more, can do it all better in terms of performance and it's also more comfortable to grip and use.. Pentel Ain Stein 2B leads, make the Gg500 the best mechanical I've tried (adds even more to precision and the graphite is top quality). For writing, Id' choose something else, however, the Gg500 isn't bad for writing either, it's just the best for drawing/sketching. Pilot S20 2nd and Staedtler 925 comes 3d in my book. For edc Pentel Kerry is thhe best pencil for writing and carrying everyday in your pocket. All my judgment, is all about performance the nquality longevity etc, nothing to do with looks or anything that doesn't matter.Pencils are tools in the end of the day! Feel free to aks anything else! Happy Easter!
BEST IRONIC video ever!!!
The winner is not retractable, which mean more bent tips and getting poked, not good. Aside from the plastic inner connector that can break, the graphgear1000 is tops, quite durable, and the grip is fine, never had a problem writing with it, and there is no mech. pencil that has a nicer/ faster retraction.
I was here when you had 64 k views. you made me get the pentel graph gear 1000. seriously, from like 2 years ago.
I can't believe no one mentioned it in all of the comments. You are exposing far too much lead on the Bic. 1mm or so of lead out the tip is more than enough for tracing lines and writing if your grip is good and light. I only broke leads in school because my grip was atrocious; once I learned better I never broke one while writing or tracing again.
I was surprised that you include the Bic Xtra pencil. Having tried many of the more expensive mech pencils I keep coming back to the Bic. Its so light and so cheap and just works. If I lose it I will just grab another one. It is a triumph of good engineering design and cost. It may not work for everyone but thats why there are so many different mech pencil models available. The buyer is king of the marketplace.
I would have to recommend the Rotring 600 as the best mechanical pencil I've used. It's made of brass, with a simple design and it is very nice to use. It also just looks super cool. It may be $25, but its definitely worth it for a pencil that can last forever.
graphgear 1000 is better
I am looking for someone to show me how the led comes out. #1) does it; twist, click eraser end, or click a center button? all I want is replaceable #2 lead, & replaceable eraser. Yet, everyone skips this part.
Just bought the Pentel graph 1000 thanks man, my mechanical pencil addiction starts here
yessir
The Kuru Toga rotation is good for math.
I guess people really do use mech pencil erasers.
thanks a lot this was very helpful and a great review!!!
Add Amazon affiliate link for the "DOPE" pencil for future people. Thanks for the video!
Now this is a mechanical pencil review
Dude, frkn great video with a tone of new (for me personally) info - thanks!
Bro literally got the mkbhd vibe to it, GOOD LUCK! 😁
If the mechanical pencil have a metal sleeve on the graphite tip, you know this pencil is good
thank you for this review, im glad i watched this before i was going shopping for new pencils !!
The only fond memory I have of my primary school was the canteen they sell the most comfortable and plain mechanical pencil. I've been looking for the same mechanical pencil design online and offline I just couldn't find it. The length is quite longer and slimmer than usual pencil probably cos of my small hand but are there any mechanical pencil length that's longer and slimmer than normal pencil? Not the fun unique ones. Let me know please.
Good analysis. The Graph 1000 is also my favorite choice from my collection of Mechanical pencils.
Nice whip @ 6:12. I love the spring mechanism of the Uni 207 and Chroma. I have been on the fence about the Kurus because I hate pencils that don't have a twist out eraser. I used to have a big problem with sweaty hands when I was younger, then I was shown the way. I started with 2B lead and moved to 3B all in a 0.5. Softer lead allows you to write dark without much pressure and you have to go easy on the 0.5 or it will break. It takes a little getting used to, but worth it. It makes erasing much cleaner, too. I how switched all the way to 4B, but can't get it in 0.5, so I am running 0.7mm.
Cool video, keep up the good work 👍
The pencil the kid next to me gave to me 7 years ago is my favorite
Try the Tombow mono graph pencil!
sure
Nice vid. Have you tried the Rotring 600/500 and the Steadtler 925's? Those are my goto pencils. The Rotring 500 has a great grip and is lighter than the 600. Cheaper too.
I like the regular toga, with no rotating lead. The grip could totally be better, but I have not found a better pencil that configured for 0.3 lead
Greats! Heading to the store to get the ¢18 mechanical pencil that I buy all the time 😂
The kuru toga pencil is nice but the grip section hurts my fingers if I hold it too tight, I am left handed so yeah. I still like the pencil but it can be a little unbearable sometimes
Dope tech for sure
Great review! Thank you for your thoughts!
The Kuru Toga and Pentel Graphgear 1000 is great for writing and Sketching
Is the body metal?
PARABÉNS JINAN, Você é muito desembaraçado na apresentação, tem muito gingado e sabe expor tudo! 👍
Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
whats with the safety goggles
There are just too many sharp objects all around that area, so I wore it for safety.
@@jinanprojects yeah that lead can be dangerous if used wrong
Very nice video. Really useful!
I think Im a pencil nerd
1:28 Always function before form 💪
never knew someone could be critical on pencils
Great review! Thanks so much.
Nice review, to the point...
yessirr
thanks for your honest review, so we have not to spend lots of money buying and trying expensive wobbly point mechanical pencils. In instruments made and meant to be precise it is a sin to have such kind of problems. Even if they have some fancy new mechanisms like the kuru toga, or retractable point like the graph gear, as artist we want to feel these are something solid and trusthworthy tools for our delicate creations, I guess they still need to improve certain things. Btw have you ever tried the Pentel Graphgear 300 and Pentel 120? I like both however we always can find something to complain about 😅
Never thought I’d watch a video about mechanical pencils. Yet here I am. Want to get him to review a few electric cars. Is Tesla nope or dope?
Cool, thanks. I wish Blackwing makers of Blackwing 602 would sell their Blackwing graphites as leads again, especially their Blackwing 602 graphite which is the most buttery smooth graphite by in existence by far (best to use with the most butter smooth paper in existence, by far- the Tomoe River brand though it's more for the most buttery smooth fountain pen nib and most buttery sooth fountain pen ink).
What brand is your greenish-blue triangle and compass for drafting?
God bless, Rev. 21:4
Hey u have kallmekris’s intro 😤XCancelled
Thx for this video,I already odered Uni Kuru Toga roulette
I really want the pentel graph 1000 but I can’t find it anywhere😭😭😭
You can find it on Amazon. I listed a link for that in the description.
Nice review my man thanks 😮💨😮💨
Im vibing with a 30 cent bic mechanical pencil
very nice and helpful video, it's just what I looking for
Could you make a video talking about the different hardness of lead and what they do/are used for, that would be helpful.
That's a good idea. I might as well just start working on it.
@@jinanprojects awesome!
A Bic gets a maybe and a Kuru Roulette gets a nope? Cmon really… other than that nice video.
my left handed brain be like, why would he need a glove for his right hand?
If you watched the video he explained why
@@sgist7824 I did watch the video
I was momentarily confused because I draw with my left hand (so I would use a left handed glove) then i realized that 90% of people use their right hand. lol
I drop pens a lot. If you are seeing this what's what's pen that I can drop that won't break
You make a video of your 5 favorite mechanical pencil list and half of them are NOPE!!!!
Lolz. These nerds nowadays. Thanks for the video. You should try the Rotring brand. The 600 is the best !