I love my Hex-O-Matic. I did notice the pen tip was being deployed while in my pocket so I had to change the spring out for a stronger one to keep it from accidentally being pushed out. I also switched the ink to the Itoya Aquaroller Gel which I prefer over the default that it came with. The Rotring is a very good looking pen as well, but I'm not a fan of the red on black aesthetic.
I have the Hexomatic and the thin spring clip with sharp edges digs into my hand while writing. I prefer the thicker, more rounded edges on the Rotring clip.
The only rotoring I ever had was the multi color one, I started with a T-ball jotter in the 1950's, space pen fillers in the 1970's, Pilot Dr Grip when it came out, Monteverde makes a pen called "Tool" have you considered that? I never liked cross, and the Sheaffer refills are hard to find anymore. Since retirement, I no longer have to write through multiple copy business forms, and I have found enjoyment in flexible fountain pens.
I find both the Rotring and the Hexomatic grips to be too narrow for long writing sessions. I want to like them, I love knurling, but the comfier option would be a Zebra F701 in my opinion.
Good video, but I disagree with many of your points and, overall, I feel the Hex-o-matic is better built and, despite the differences in design being small, better designed. The real challenger for the Hex-o-matic is the Rotring 800.
But they don't write very well. One sacrifices quality and experience for a cheaper product. Besides, how often does one lose a pen? I've lost one in my lifetime and I've got six pens leftover. Best to get a product that you only *have* to purchase once and that will be kind to your body.
I love my Hex-O-Matic. I did notice the pen tip was being deployed while in my pocket so I had to change the spring out for a stronger one to keep it from accidentally being pushed out. I also switched the ink to the Itoya Aquaroller Gel which I prefer over the default that it came with. The Rotring is a very good looking pen as well, but I'm not a fan of the red on black aesthetic.
Is the hexomatic grip section thicker than the rotrings?
I have the Hexomatic and the thin spring clip with sharp edges digs into my hand while writing. I prefer the thicker, more rounded edges on the Rotring clip.
Check out the Wancher (Japan) Hexagonal Ballpoint. Also, Fellowship Hoover (India) Octagonal ballpoint. Both accept Parker style g2's.
The only rotoring I ever had was the multi color one, I started with a T-ball jotter in the 1950's, space pen fillers in the 1970's, Pilot Dr Grip when it came out, Monteverde makes a pen called "Tool" have you considered that? I never liked cross, and the Sheaffer refills are hard to find anymore. Since retirement, I no longer have to write through multiple copy business forms, and I have found enjoyment in flexible fountain pens.
The hexomatic is a squeaky pen but I think I'm sticking with the rotring 600
Do you have wiggle on the rotring at the tip of the pen when you write ?
I’m kicking myself for misplacing my Rotring pen set from the early 1990s! It had the fountain pen (which I still have) but not the pencil and pen.
Like I really don't think the hexomatic is a 600 knockoff
lol open your eyes this time and tell me what you see
@@albertkelly7129 I'd say it is inspired by the rotring 600, something like a redcircle 600 off of aliexpress is a knock off
as i write too much every day..i got rid of my cross click cause my fingers hurt so much. is this any comfy for long righting? seems nice!
I find both the Rotring and the Hexomatic grips to be too narrow for long writing sessions. I want to like them, I love knurling, but the comfier option would be a Zebra F701 in my opinion.
How does tip wiggle compare? My 600 has considerable tip wiggle.
It’s really not bad. The 600 can vary from refill to refill so experiment with some others
For the Retro 1951, does the black finish wear off easily?
No, it’s pretty tough
@@unsharpen Thanks. I read such issue in Reddit.
I have the pencil version of these two.
Do they take the schmidt p8126?
Good video, but I disagree with many of your points and, overall, I feel the Hex-o-matic is better built and, despite the differences in design being small, better designed. The real challenger for the Hex-o-matic is the Rotring 800.
Totally fair takeaway. Thanks for the thoughtful comment
hi
You’re not going to
Write ???
I use bic ballpoint pens
If i lose one while on the go drawing i can find one at any business. They are all over :)
But they don't write very well. One sacrifices quality and experience for a cheaper product. Besides, how often does one lose a pen? I've lost one in my lifetime and I've got six pens leftover. Best to get a product that you only *have* to purchase once and that will be kind to your body.