(Part 2) Best pencils according to redditors
We found 1,463 Reddit comments discussing the best pencils. We ranked the 590 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I'll interpret "guy stuff" as "EDC stuff".
Bonus item: This isn't under $30, but $45 wil buy you a Leatherman Skeletool, which is one of the most universally useful items I own.
Edit: "EDC" stands for Every Day Carry. To paraphrase the /r/EDC sidebar, EDC means the essentials that I carry a daily basis. Things that I either use every day, or want to have with me in case I might need them. Sorry for the confusion, /u/ForgottenEcho and /u/Sanctitas.
I totally agree that Bic pencils are "good enough" for basic sketching and drafting. I have been known to use them as functional lead storage tubes, holding somewhere around 10-15 pieces of lead for my beefier pencils like the rOtring 600.
If you are looking for an upgrade, the Pentel GraphGear 1000 is an excellent pencil for under 15 bucks.
0.5mm version
0.7mm version
You've obviously never used a Mirado Black Warrior.
>using pleb tier mechanical pencils
Absolutely not me_irl... If you wish to be a patrician weeb student, you have to get some dope ass pentel drafting pencils.
This one has retractable tip, but it is heavy
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAU2RU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FQv6xbBTYEBW1
This one does not have retractable tip, but it is light and high quality.
Pentel Drafting Pencil Graph for Pro, 0.5mm (PG1005) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013NFZU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6Sv6xbWRA7JHJ
This one is the legendary pentel smash, you must have it for ultimate weeb status, it will ship from japan.
Pentel Mechanical Pencil Smash, 0.5mm (Q1005-1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013NHU6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oUv6xbPP2REZJ
All are cheaper than 10 bucks, no excuse not to buy one.
Pentel Graphgear 500 mechanical pencil for $7
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006OM2RE?vs=1
These things are great. I use a pencil a lot, and this is definitely BIFL if you don't abuse it. The tip is sharp metal and if you drop it on the tip I suppose it could bend and then be useless, but definitely good build quality.
I have had one for about 3 years now, and last year I bought a spare in case I break/lose/forget one. I use the blue 7mm model but I guess that's really user preference.
They have a 1000 model with a retractable tip, but the design is much less sturdy in the middle of the pen and it snapped in my pocket after about a week.
Edited to include price
The Mirado Black Warrior is the single greatest pencil ever made. http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Mirado-Warrior-Pencils/dp/B00006IEES
Don't buy your books at the campus store, order them online, Amazon is a good place to do this. Also don't buy your books until at least the first class meeting, sometimes professors will tell you that some of the books listed for the class are optional. Sharing a book with somebody is an option for some people, just be sure you both will have access to it when you need it.
As others have said, fans. Box fans are nice and cheap, but depending on your room's layout, one that stands on its own might work better. If you have a window with the hinge on the bottom that pulls towards you, try putting a box fan on top of the opened window and lean it back against the unopened window.
If you're a guy, please do not stock up on axe to "pick up the ladies", it is obnoxiously terrible, and a lot of people find it immature.
Good writing utensils that you will be comfortable using for long periods of time. My favorite are these. Also, a durable, spacious and, comfortable backpack is important, preferably with something on the sides to hold bottles, be sure to keep a bottle to hold water at all times, not buying a drink when you go somewhere to get food that isn't a cafeteria can save you a good bit of money.
A flash drive is very useful, as is your own personal printer, you will probably need to print something at 2 A.M. at some point.
Decent speakers that can get relatively loud are nice to have, if only to drown out distracting noises around you while having some kind of sound. People also like to listen to music sometimes.
A first-aid kit for obvious reasons. Also keep something for headaches around, as well as cough and cold medicine.
Food that you really like can help pick you up and relax.
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Just some general advice, take part in any freshmen activities meant to help you meet people and make friends, having friends can help you emotionally and also with your work. If your dorm has a lobby, consider doing your homework there, you might meet somebody new. Don't miss classes, once you start, it can be hard to stop, and if you keep asking people what you missed and if there was any homework, they might get annoyed. Your professors are people too, whether you have a problem or not, talk to them, you might end up having a friend that can help you out more than a student or an English professor that will help with your papers down the road.
Don't be afraid to have fun and try new things. Take advantage of campus facilities, like a gym. Also don't be afraid of parties and drinking, but always be careful, spiked drinks, food, and general assholery happens more than your school would like to admit. Have fun and relax too, going weeks at a time without unwinding in some way is an easy way to end up depressed. Do look into groups and clubs, do not complain that there is not one for you unless you have tried to make one, I co-founded one, and it was a great decision.
Can we talk about the Dixon Ticonderoga for a minute?
It is, by far, the best pencil on the market. And let me tell you why: because the little nub of rubber on top of it actually erases things. I'm sure that other pencils had this feature too, long ago, but at some point in history, pencilmakers everywhere decided that instead of a useful eraser, what consumers really wanted on top of their pencil was a shitty little piece of plastic that left a pinkish, streaky mess all over the paper.
But not Dixon. The Ticonderoga still can actually erase. And for that, I salute you, Dixon.
EDIT: Thanks for the gold. But for less than the price of reddit gold, you could have bought a fresh, new pack of Ticonderogas and almost had enough money left over for another fresh, new pack of Ticonderogas.
EDIT 2: Lots of people trashing the Ticonderoga and trying to push the Palamaladingdong Black Wing 602. These cost $1.90 per pencil. And that is ridiculous. The good people at Dixon aren't going to rip you off like that. And you know what? They make a black Ticonderoga that is equally sexy, IF NOT SEXIER, than the Black Wing 602. AND a black Ticonderoga will only run you about 21 cents per pencil, which is a much better deal.
EDIT 3: Some people are trying to push mechanical pencils. Sure, people can use those. Mechanical pencils are all well and good. But here is why the Dixon Ticonderoga is better than any mechanical pencil.
#1. The Ticonderoga has its graphite embedded inside of it. This guarantees that the graphite will never slip up inside of the pencil body if you press down too hard, which tends to happen frequently with low-end mechanical pencils. It may happen less frequently with high-grade ones, but it will never happen with a Ticonderoga.
#2. You must sharpen the Ticonderoga. Some people may think that this is a weakness, but I assure you that it is a strength. After writing a few pages, you'll see that your once-sharp tip is now a dull nub. It's a fine indication of all of the work you've done thus far. That dull nub tells you that you've accomplished something. And once you've sharpened it and started writing again? Boy oh boy, there is no finer feeling that using a freshly-sharpened pencil.
#3. Sharpening the Ticonderoga releases a delectable wood scent into the air. The wood used in Dixon brand Ticonderogas is of a high quality, and is pleasant to smell. This cannot be achieved while using a mechanical pencil without also purchasing some sort of artificial wood scent spray.
#4. The Ticonderoga is made of wood. This means that the pencil is always pleasant to the touch. It has a solid, natural feel to it, which you can't get with low-grade mechanical pencils, which are made of plastic. High-end mech pencils tend to be metal. When I wake up first thing in the morning, and grab one of my several Ticonderogas to start the day's crossword puzzle, do you know what I don't feel? The biting cold of a metallic pencil body against my fingers. What a way to ruin a perfectly good morning.
EDIT 4: If anyone from the good people at Dixon are reading this: I would love some free pencils.
EDIT 5: The good folks at Dixon just contacted me and are going to send me a box of sweet, sweet Ticonderogas. Either that, or I just gave my home address to a random redditor. In either case, I'll let you guys know when they get here.
EDIT 6: They came in!
Just for the record, I don't work for Dixon, nor did anyone from their company ask me to make any of these posts. I'm just a simple man who loves good-quality, affordable pencils.
I have never known a mechanical engineer who did not appreciate a good mechanical pencil Pentel Graphgear 1000 set.
Just buy a mechanical pencil and 40 refills for a grand total of £6.12
[Pentel P200 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil Lead with Black Barrel] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002HN26F0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X9PDzbPSY99HR)
[Pentel Ain Stein pencil Lead – 0.5 mm – HB – C275 – HBO or 40 Leads] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004NNPWCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Z-PDzbJBPXATB)
EDIT:
I am assuming your calculations are for HB pencils, you can easily reduce the number of pencils used by opting for a slightly harder lead like 2H. It is not as smooth to write with as a soft B or 2B but will definitely last much longer.
EDIT 2:
Woodcase pencils are less efficient because sharpening also reduces the amount of writing graphite. Sharpening is not necessary for mechanical pencils.
EDIT 3:
Ammendment to EDIT 2: 2mm Lead Clutch pencils are technically mechanical pencils and do require sharpening. I should have clarified I was referring to the standard sizes of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 (mm) mechanical pencils.
EDIT 4:
I only included links to Pentel pencil and lead, I am not shilling for Pentel. Other brands are available.
Pentel Graphgear 1000
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Stainless-Mechanical-Pencil-54012/dp/B003BLC7FG
rOtring 600 is the only pencil I use. I use it outdoors a lot for my major (AEPS) and it's metal so it is quite durable.
In case you haven't seen the u/chicklepip rewarded rant on this issue:
>Can we talk about the Dixon Ticonderoga for a minute?
>It is, by far, the best pencil on the market. And let me tell you why: because the little nub of rubber on top of it actually erases things. I'm sure that other pencils had this feature too, long ago, but at some point in history, pencilmakers everywhere decided that instead of a useful eraser, what consumers really wanted on top of their pencil was a shitty little piece of plastic that left a pinkish, streaky mess all over the paper.
>But not Dixon. The Ticonderoga still can actually erase. And for that, I salute you, Dixon.
>EDIT: Thanks for the gold. But for less than the price of reddit gold, you could have bought a fresh, new pack of Ticonderogas and almost had enough money left over for another fresh, new pack of Ticonderogas.
>EDIT 2: Lots of people trashing the Ticonderoga and trying to push the Palamaladingdong Black Wing 602. These cost $1.90 per pencil. And that is ridiculous. The good people at Dixon aren't going to rip you off like that. And you know what? They make a black Ticonderoga that is equally sexy, IF NOT SEXIER, than the Black Wing 602. AND a black Ticonderoga will only run you about 21 cents per pencil, which is a much better deal.
>EDIT 3: Some people are trying to push mechanical pencils. Sure, people can use those. Mechanical pencils are all well and good. But here is why the Dixon Ticonderoga is better than any mechanical pencil.
>#1. The Ticonderoga has its graphite embedded inside of it. This guarantees that the graphite will never slip up inside of the pencil body if you press down too hard, which tends to happen frequently with low-end mechanical pencils. It may happen less frequently with high-grade ones, but it will never happen with a Ticonderoga.
>#2. You must sharpen the Ticonderoga. Some people may think that this is a weakness, but I assure you that it is a strength. After writing a few pages, you'll see that your once-sharp tip is now a dull nub. It's a fine indication of all of the work you've done thus far. That dull nub tells you that you've accomplished something. And once you've sharpened it and started writing again? Boy oh boy, there is no finer feeling that using a freshly-sharpened pencil.
>#3. Sharpening the Ticonderoga releases a delectable wood scent into the air. The wood used in Dixon brand Ticonderogas is of a high quality, and is pleasant to smell. This cannot be achieved while using a mechanical pencil without also purchasing some sort of artificial wood scent spray.
>#4. The Ticonderoga is made of wood. This means that the pencil is always pleasant to the touch. It has a solid, natural feel to it, which you can't get with low-grade mechanical pencils, which are made of plastic. High-end mech pencils tend to be metal. When I wake up first thing in the morning, and grab one of my several Ticonderogas to start the day's crossword puzzle, do you know what I don't feel? The biting cold of a metallic pencil body against my fingers. What a way to ruin a perfectly good morning.
>EDIT 4: If anyone from the good people at Dixon are reading this: I would love some free pencils.
>EDIT 5: The good folks at Dixon just contacted me and are going to send me a box of sweet, sweet Ticonderogas. Either that, or I just gave my home address to a random redditor. In either case, I'll let you guys know when they get here.
>EDIT 6: They came! Thanks, Dixon!
>Just for the record, I don't work for Dixon, nor did anyone from their company ask me to make any of these posts. I'm just a simple man who loves good-quality, affordable pencils.
Knife: Opinel Blade no8 ($14)
Flashlight: Streamlight pen light ($20)
Pen: Pilot G2 Limited ($9)
Mechanical Pencil: Pentel GraphGear 500 0.7 ($7)
Wallet: Recycled Firefighter ($9)
(Nearly) hard mode completed. $59 total.
From left to right
Kurutoga Roulette, Kurutoga Advance, Kurutoga pipe slide, Tombow Mono Graph Shaker, Zebra DelGuard, TUL 0.5mm, rOtring 500 0.5mm, rOtring 500 0.3mm
Lead and erasers
Tombow MONO-WX 3B, Pencil Neox 4B, Sakura Color Foam Eraser, Pentel Hi-polymer Block Eraser
Amazon
Pentel Arts GraphGear 1000 Premium Gift Set with Refill Leads & Erasers (PG1000BXSET) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DMDI5XU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QlKjDbRXACYEF
They also have just the pencils
Pentel Graphgear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.9 mm 5pics Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AEAIBKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0nKjDb3TN8RJ0
They make pencils with spring-loaded lead, which makes the lead much less likely to break.
I'm partial to Alvins, but I've seen similar designs from other companies.
Get a set of pencils ranging in hardness and play around with how they produce value (Faber-Castell offers a comprehensive set such as this: https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-9000-Graphite-Sketch-Pencil/dp/B000I5MNC0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=faber+castell+pencil&qid=1557774920&s=gateway&sprefix=faber+castell+penvil&sr=8-3 ).
However, to distinguish layers in your work, a certain medium is not going to magically fix it--it's how you use that medium. Playing with value, atmospheric perspective, and variation of line quality to push elements forward/back is going to be what amplifies your different levels of depth in a piece, not so much the type of pencil/pen you are using.
Thanks!
Edit: .7mm also $15
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AZX1P9C
I'd love to hear what other folks are using. Ideally, I'd like a case that can fit a total of 16-20 fountain pens, but hopefully with a smaller footprint. The 96-slot Global Art Leather Pencil Case is almost perfect... but they changed their design since I bought mine and they now have only one loop per slot instead of two. (I utilize both loops for smaller things, like pencil leads, wax stamps, etc.)
My current case contains the following items, but as you can see I'm just about out of room!
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More expensive than this offer on Amazon and you gotta wait who knows how long. Shipping can make or break a Massdrop deal, too.
https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-0-5mm-Mechanical-Pencil-502505N/dp/B00C1YNBQS
Massdrop is only good for really weird stuff, like mechanical keyboards and caps that require a group buy because they rarely get produced.
So I think the problem here is a divide in what 3D printing is good for and what people are postulating it will be good for.
Let's consider your example of a mechanical pencil.
I can buy a 24 pack of fairly high quality mechanical pencils for $6.58 or around 30 cents a piece.
This is because mechanical pencils are very high volume products. Even with these decades-old non-3D printed methods of manufacturing (injection molding, metal rolling, etc) that require tons of startup costs such as cutting molds and other tooling fees, we can still make millions of plastic pencils for 40 cents a piece. If you want to tack on shipping or "drive to the store" fees, let's call it 40 cents a piece.
How could 3D printing possibly improve on that? It really can't. Any attempt to mass produce mechanical pencils with a machine not specifically designed for making mechanical pencils will necessarily make it less efficient or at the very best just as efficient. So why would we make an incredibly sophisticated 3D printing machine and bog it down with the menial task of producing pencils that we can already fab by the truckload using conventional methods?
Now let's say you're a construction foreman who lost part of his hand in a construction accident and are having trouble writing on your clipboard using a normal mechanical pencil. I can imagine a scenario where some kind of specially designed mechanical pencil could be made to fit the grip of your remaining digits, but the aforementioned tooling costs would prohibit this device from being made due to the fact that the global market for a device meant to fit your specific deformity is in the thousands at the most.
This is a scenario where 3D printing is EXCELLENT. I believe it will revolutionize things like medical prosthetics, and while I really doubt that this hypothetical pencil could be 3D printed for 40 cents, it could probably be made for a very affordable couple of dollars.
Unfortunately the media likes to postulate that 3D printing will allow you to download and print out a football or a pair of shoes. The only situation I can think of this being even remotely economical is perhaps in some kind of Moon colony where there isn't enough infrastructure to manufacture these things outright and the shipping costs from a proper manufacturer are too high.
For every other scenario, it will always be cheaper to produce a product with a specialized machine.
Alvin Draft/Matic. Extremely well built, smooth and easy to work with. A bit expensive, but I've been using the same one for three years.
Hi! Just took the CA Bar and am about to start packing out of my on campus apartment, so I'm feeling a bit whimsical and some of this may be more directed at her.
Writing, Notetaking, and Organization
If you're particular about writing instruments, which some people are, it will take trial and error to find your right fit. This was my go-to, and it got me through three years of time, four years of credits, and three different employers.
Sharpie Liquid Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 5 Colors
Pros
Cons
uni-ball Jetstream RT Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm)
Pros
Cons
Freeleaf® Yellow Annotation Ruled Pads Letter
Pros
Cons
Ticonderoga Pencils, Wood-Cased, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Black
Pros
Cons
BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm)
Pros
Since I am pickiest about those things, I will give more general comments about the rest.
This is more general, and beyond the scope of what you asked, but I felt like giving unasked for advice so you can take it or leave it.
Sleeping & Home Life
Health & Wellness
You can't go wrong with calipers.
Another idea - Rotring 600 pencil. Arguably one of the best mechanical pencils ever made. Kind of thing an engineer might appreciate.
If he does CAD work you could get him a SpaceMouse I use one every day and they are life changing.
That's a great choice in pencil. I've used primarily a Pentel 0.5 mm that I picked up in 2003ish. I'd vote for you off your pencil choice alone. You can't be worse than some of the other candidates.
That's a difference of $1779... Factor in some shipping and customization.. I must have at least saved you $1500!
Camelcamelcamel says that this is the lowest it has ever gone down.
Edit 1:0.7 varient at 14.99$
Edit 2: Both the silver and black 0.5 rOtring 800 are on sale for 29.58$ and 24.53$ respectively.
The Zebra Delguard is great for this.
For taking to class and writing essays and stuff, you can't beat a Kuru Toga with a rubber grip. For EDC, I like the Zebra M301 because it's sturdy and classy, but you're not going to cry if you lose it either because the thing is like three bucks. I will say, though, that the one M301 I used pretty heavily for a couple of months ended up breaking. Again, though, three bucks.
I know different companies will have pencil sets in "flesh-colour" or more commonly, "portrait sets".
Here is a portrait set of 24
http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-artists-colored-pencil-sets/
Here's the Prismacolour one
http://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Premier-Portrait-Colored-Assorted/dp/B000JI6HOG
If you can't find the set at the store, and don't wish to buy it online, here's the colour codes for the Prismas:
PC914 PC1012 PC942 PC1034 PC940 PC929 PC928 PC1018 PC927 PC1001 PC997 PC939 PC1019 PC1017 PC901 PC941 943 PC945 PC944 PC1031 PC937 PC947 PC946 PC938
From what I notice of in the sets, you'll usually be looking for ranges of white-yellow, pink-red-brown, blues, purples, and greens
Zebra m701?
This is my go to.
Zebra M-701 Stainless Steel Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm Point Size, Standard HB Lead, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003G4SSLK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4CgFDb8DH3W3C
Mirado Black Warriors.
Zebra delgard has unbreakable lead technology. I'm a heavy handed lefty so this was a game changer for me.
Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil with Bonus Lead Refill, Fine Point, 0.5mm Point Size, Standard #2 HB Lead, Black Barrel, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNNZS90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_leXVDbQSQHV5V
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Graphgear-1000-Automatic-Drafting/dp/B01AEAIBKQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504357608&sr=8-2&keywords=pentel+graphgear+1000+set
Someone posted this on r/pencils, thought I would share it
EDIT: Thought I'd say that it's not one but five (0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9) GraphGear 1000's for $35. That's $7 per pencil
EDIT 2: GraphGear 1000's are $9 on Amazon with Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Writing-Instrument-Mechanical-Q1005-1/dp/B0013NHU6K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=1IG5Z6NVXCURJ&keywords=pentel+smash&qid=1556637083&s=gateway&sprefix=pentel+sm&sr=8-2
I got it from Amazon for about $10. It's a legit version. Doesn't come in package just by itself in a plastic sleeve.
$6.58 Pencils with free prime shipping! <3
If you want to keep the color black but still want to continue using Pentel, there is the Graph for Pro 1000 or the Pentel Smash, which are just under $10.
Amazon Link for Graph 1000
Amazon Link for Pentel Smash
The Zebra DelGuard helps if you press down really hard when you write but it is all plastic.
I'm convinced that these are the greatest pencils on the planet. They are expensive but they last forever. The barrel and clip is actually stainless steel.
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Mechanical-Pencil-Refillable-54012/dp/B003BLC7FG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408189427&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=zebra+m301
Smash.
These (.5, incidentally,) are stupid cheap, but I've had mine for about two years now, and never had a problem. Granted, I haven't exactly been throwing mine off buildings, but it's not been kept in a velvet-lined case, either.
http://www.amazon.com/rOtring-0-5mm-Mechanical-Pencil-502505N/dp/B00C1YNBQS/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462168240&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=rotring
You might enjoy [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDEUBO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=12DLECSTE4XR5&amp;coliid=IPO6J12TNDVD1).
Hey /u/Oxygen25 she sent me a link to Amazon for a pencil
It doesn't look quite right, and isn't a pen...but They may have swapped barrels out for ink on the set. Let me know if you want me to PM you the prop shop's contact info. That said, they're storefront is online.Edit: I looked at the screenshot again. I'd bet that this is the pen. Just weird lighting.
"Unless wariness be used, as good almost kill a man as kill a good book; he who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image; but he who destroys a good book, kills reason itself, kills the image of God, as it were in the eye." From John Milton's Areopagitica.
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I would recommend something in the pencil range from Staedtler or Derwent, depending on your price range and what he may already have, a sketch set with a range from 6B to like 4H (because this happened to have that), but generally a range of hardnesses, a couple of different erasers (kneaded are particularly fun, but I have become partial to the white plastic ones recently), and a sketchbook or two (am partial to the recycled Strathmore ones) in a 9x12ish and/or 4x8 would probably be a good start. OH, and a good metal pencil sharpener, is cheap but probably the best thing (Pentel makes good erasers and sharpeners).
Really, you would definitely be able to drop by your local art supply store (probably Michael's) and get all he'd need, might wait for a sale or grab stuff from amazon and just look at the options in the store.
For what it's worth I'm a penniless recent college grad but the above is what I bought in hs/college with coupons and sales and the like, is definitely a good start. Colored pencils I still go with a good old 50 pack of Crayolas, and I have a 4 pack of Faber-Castell artist markers (for lining and inking), usually ~$15, can get on amazon or where ever.
Edit: Alvin (and Staedtler) also make nice mechanical pencils and the like, if he's more into (or is studying something) technical drawing. That said I have metal Zebra mechanical pencils I really like and are much of what I use right now.
In the "IDGAF, so long as it doesn't break" category?
I really like the Zebra M-301. Super classy steel bodies, and at least where I am, they're frequently on sale/clearance. I picked up like 3 2-packs for something like 1.50 each. I figure that'll probably last me the next decade or so, most decent mech pencils don't easily break.
For a bit more, but still under 10 bucks a pencil, I have a bit of nostalgia for the Staedtler Mars Micro 775. Have a red one my mother bought me in the 8th grade (so...2001 ish), and it still perfectly works. This one is also pretty widely available, or in a three sided variety, see this one.
And in Pentel flavours, eh, GraphGear 500. If I lose it, well, my family works on a university campus, the bookstore there carries ten gajillion more. The 1000 is a nice upgrade, along with the .03 Graphlet (which I used in Japanese class a lot for Kanji).
Hey sorry for the random reply, is this the same pencil you got? :https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-0-5mm-Mechanical-Pencil-502505N/dp/B00C1YNBQS/ref=sr_1_6?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485854068&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=rotring
Just wondering because of the difference in how much it costs not and how much you paid for it. I'm thinking about just picking this up right now, looks like it's only available in .5 mm lead and I've always hated .5 mm but I never tried quality lead with a quality pencil and this one is relatively affordable so I won't hate my life if it turns out I don't like it.
thanks!
The graphgear 1000 and rotring 600 are the most highly recommended pencils on the subreddit, but if neither of these suit your fancy, jetpens has an excellent selection.
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Drafting-Pencil-PG1017C/dp/B000GAXKGU
https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Mechanical-Pencil-0-7mm-502607/dp/B001A1POWC
https://www.jetpens.com/0.7-mm-Drafting-Pencils/ct/2542
No Zebra yet? Mine is the Zebra F-301 in black for almost everything. Since I sometimes have to take scantron tests or math classes where I can only use pencil, I use the Zebra M-301 mechanical pencil. I don't want anything that's not Zebra now.
I'm no pro by any means but I have a lot of fun drawing after work and certainly I'd love my SO surprised me with something like:
Also you can always include some nice accesories like blending stumps, different types of erasers, a good cutter/blade or sharpener.
Does she like books? Andrew Loomis' books are incredible! Drawing the Head and Hands!
These are (for me) good options for a present. Depending on budget you could increse/decrease the count on the color set but 24/36 is a good starting point.
I hope this helps.
I also love my T-3 mechanical pencil. Great set! Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil TS-3, 0.5mm, Silver (TS-3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018RF0IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FXIUBbQH4TZGK
Buy this pen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentel-Mechanical-Pencil-Black-Barrel/dp/B002HN26F0 and take out its clip. Although I tried some other cheap pens before disposing beautiful pentel , nothing fits perfectly than this one.
I used a .5mm bic mechanical pencil on bristol.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017BDDZ7I?ascsubtag=AgEAAAAAAAAAATK_AAAAAGD9DbAAAAAAW9u6Jw&linkCode=g12&creativeASIN=B017BDDZ7I&tag=thewire0f-20
The pipeslide is also a wonderful model by the looks of it. I've never used one before, but I do have a Pentel Orenz, which also has the sliding pipe mechanism.
As for how the kurutoga, it's a light pencil if you're into that. The paint on the models with they shiny overcoat WILL wear down over time, which is what happened to mine. But asides from that, they're pretty durable. They're great for the price. If interested, there's a bunch of designs you could choose from. (try searching up the pikachu kurutoga pencil lol)
Yes! $34.77 US, the shipping was free with Prime too. https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Graphgear-1000-Automatic-Drafting/dp/B01AEAIBKQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=graphgear+gift&amp;qid=1558300073&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2
Go all steel with the M-701. The linked to pencil is actually about half plastic... I have had the plastic portion snap...
I'm going to assume your price limit is also 20 u.s. dollars.
Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil (0.7mm), Black Barrel, 1 Pen (P1037A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD026M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.mYyCbMSFQP9G
Uni Kuru Toga Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil Standard Model 0.5 mm, Body Color(Baby Pink/Violet/Silver), 3-pack, Sticky Notes Value Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079SCSW6X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8nYyCbGK19R4G (you will always have a sharp point, it rotates the lead for you)
Kokuyo FitCurve Mechanical Pencil - 0.5 mm - Clear Blue Body https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I3ZOBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jqYyCb5K3JRV2 (super freaking comfy)
Kaweco Special Mechanical Pencil Brass 0.5mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCLY7Y5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9qYyCbHFNVDWG (50 bucks, mainly for you kaweco collectors out there.)
Uni Alpha-Gel Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm, Royal Blue (M5807GG1P.40) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BYLO9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.rYyCbS3QP6HB (also really comfy and rotates the lead 2nd favorite)
Pentel Mechanical Pencil Orenz 0.2mm, White Body (XPP502-W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IG1QTSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UtYyCb4QRC529 (Ulta fine 0.2mm)
Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil with Bonus Lead Refill, Fine Point, 0.5mm Point Size, Standard #2 HB Lead, Black Barrel, 1-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNNZS90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KuYyCbVGWG8X8 (favorite and guards the lead.)
Zebra Mini Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Body (TS-3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018RF0IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5vYyCbBMFHKQ1 (pocket sized, as in really tiny)
Pilot Del Ful DF Mechanical Shaker Pencil 0.5mm HDF-505 Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AC20KB0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9wYyCbBNRNNJ0 (shaker mechanism)
Pentel sharp p205/p207.
Amazon link
While I don't think jumping straight to digital (especially with an iPad) is the best way to learn to draw, you seem pretty reluctant to use anything else, so I will say this: You absolutely need a stylus with pressure sensitivity, it will make drawing much easier. You mentioned wanting something to ease workflow, but using an iPad without a pressure sensitive stylus is not the way that can be achieved. Sure it may be fine a rough sketch, but anything beyond that will be very difficult because of how you will have to manually adjust the size and density of the brush.
Also, as I said before, an iPad is probably not the best way to learn to draw. It doesn't have a very high LPI touch resolution, even a $79 dollar Wacom pen tablet has a higher LPI. However, you said accuracy isn't a big deal and you don't want to use a PC, so if you want to keep using an iPad, that's your choice.
Really, I think pencil and paper are the best way to go when you are learning. If paper having "no undo" worries you because pencil doesn't erase cleanly, then get this. It has pencils that leave marks much lighter than a normal no. 2 pencil allowing very clean erasing when sketching, and has pencils that leave darker marks than no. 2 pencils, which is good for final linework. Plus, the different shades of pencil make shading your drawing much easier.
Also,
>I prefer that others don't tell me what to do, preaching their personal opinions as undisputed facts, leaving little room for interpretation and adjustment to one's preferences.
While nobody here is going to physically force you do anything, people may indeed tell you what do, as that is the point of constructive criticism/critique. It would be poor etiquette to simply criticize someone's work without offering advice or telling them how they can improve upon it. If you don't want someone telling you how to make your work better, and would rather do it on your own, but would still like to know what is wrong with your drawing, then maybe that it is something you should mention in the comments of your post.
Anyway, I hope this was helpful.
>Lots of people trashing the Ticonderoga and trying to push the Palamaladingdong Black Wing 602. These cost $1.90 per pencil. And that is ridiculous. The good people at Dixon aren't going to rip you off like that. And you know what? They make a black Ticonderoga that is equally sexy, IF NOT SEXIER, than the Black Wing 602. AND a black Ticonderoga will only run you about 21 cents per pencil, which is a much better deal.
There is this set of Prismacolors for portraits.
As for other color suggestions, go on dickblick.com and see what is available that you don't already have.
These are already released: http://www.amazon.com/Uni-Mechanical-Pencil-Kurutoga-M54521P-24/dp/B017BDDZ7I
I really hope that Pentel (my favorite brand) or even staedtler makes something new this year. That would be awesome. I feel like no new good pencils come out (IMO the recent Graphgear 800 and Rotring 800+ were bad)
I need art supplies. I start uni again very soon, and I'm doing an illustration degree. Art supplies are extortionate, and I just can't afford all that I need. I really, really need new pencils and coloured pencils. Pretty essential to have when doing art!
Thank you so much for the contest ♥
Maybe the rOtring 500? There really isn't anything special about it, but it looks really nice and it's one of the best grips I've ever used.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotring-500-Mechanical-Pencil-0-5mm/dp/B00C1YNBQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479248194&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=rotring+500
rOtring link: http://www.rotring.com/en/mechanical-pencils/288-rotring-500-mechanical-pencil-3501178523058.html
Good call on the zebra F-701. I carry it and the zebra M-701, its mechanical pencil twin.
Pilot Frixion Ball Knock Retractable 0.5mm. I also like the 0.7mm, and the Slim 0.38mm although the latter is arguably too small. Magic Japanese eraseable technology! They write super smooth too.
Also, the Rotring 600 is definitely my pencil of choice. A great value at $20 (because the 800 at $50 is a bit much!).
Zebra F701 comes in a mechanical pencil.
You should do the form studies from life in the beginning. It's much easier to get a handle on form and creating the illusion of it on the page of you're drawing objects in front of you. I really wouldn't recommend waiting til after the form studies to start practicing some life drawing.
You should be paying attention the the values(darks and lights) and shoot for value accuracy. Using drawing pencils of different hardnesses can really help with this, but it isn't strictly necessary. Charcoal is also a really good option for form studies. Make sure you include the highlights, but how you do it is less important than just doing it and experimenting until you figure out what works for you. Just look for the shapes the highlights make and how sharp/soft the edges are.
Edit: if you don't already have good drawing pencils, these pencils are quite good and they're on sale right now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I5MNC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zNRPCbQVCSC8R
I'm pretty sure it bent in my pocket or bag or something. I don't press that hard hahaha. And here you go.
1000 $10.70
Smash $9.30
DraftMatic $10.05
Are these the right ones? :)
I'm a Ticonderoga Black man myself. There's two sharpened and ready for action on my desk at all times. There's something visceral about writing with a proper wooden pencil. Especially, a good one.
First off, many of these things are intentionally cheap, because I do tend to break and/or lose things, so... Here goes.
All have Amazon links, because that was what was easiest.
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Zebra Mini TS-3.
It's slightly slippery to grip in my opinion, but still a solid construction for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AZX0GOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1449679192&amp;amp;sr=8-2&amp;amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;amp;keywords=rotring+pencil+0.5&amp;amp;dpPl=1&amp;amp;dpID=4106cZ4-JDL&amp;amp;ref=plSrch
this is a little over $20.
That being said the point end of a rotring is easily bent and not conducive to pocket carry.
Pentel graph gear for the WIN:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAXKGU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013NHU6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wrriDbXX3WQN2
Here’s one I found on amazon!
I used the faber castell 9000 series pencil set on this. They are my favorite pencils I've tried so far. They seem to go on smoother than most cheaper pencils I've used.
https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Castell-Smooth-Graphite-Assorted/dp/B000I5MNC0
Also, sorry I don't know what those charcoal sticks are called.
Two words - black warrior.
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Mirado-Warrior-Pencils/dp/B00006IEES
Killer pencils, cheap and easy to find.
Alvin Draft-Retrac is pretty nice and so is the Pental Smash
Ahh!! That's it! I used to get these all the time, Japanese stationary stores are really something else. My favorite was very small, but 5 stories tall, and had just about everything you can think of.
Amazon has the pen & pencil:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018RF0IQ/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018RHUM0/
Now I just need a justification to buy some. They feel like they most amazing portable pens to insert into moleskin type diaries.
Codename Duchess
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$25.03 if I mathed correctly
I've seen this combination for a more durable environment solution. It requires removing the stand.
https://urbanarmorgear.com/collections/ipad-pro-9-7-cases/products/case-for-ipad-pro-9-7?variant=16815924868
I personally use the Apple Silicone cover only due to the fact I purchased it before the Smart Keyboard and Pencil.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MM1Y2AM/A/silicone-case-for-9-7-inch-ipad-pro-charcoal-gray?fnode=9a
For the Apple Pencil I use a clip of a common Pentel Sharp P205 I had lying around. Sometimes I will clip it to the keyboard and other time it is clipped into my pack.
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Mechanical-Pencil-Barrel-P205A/dp/B002HN26F0
Bro, get these: http://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-9000-Graphite-Sketch-Pencil/dp/B000I5MNC0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1405561943&amp;sr=8-17&amp;keywords=Faber+castell
Won't regret this either: http://www.amazon.com/Long-Point-Pencil-Sharpener-Pointer/dp/B0038RA6KG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1405562006&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Long+point+sharpener
They make them in black now too: Amazon
> I do hope I'll get something I can use on skin though!
I think it will really depend on how much depth/complexity you want in your skin tones. The Polychromos set does have colors that work for skin tones, but Prismacolor just has a much greater range of colors in that area.
The Polychromos set just doesn't really have as many choices when it comes to neutral tints/tones/shades (like browns/beige). But this can be easily supplemented with the Prismacolor 24-color Portrait set, which pretty much comes with all of the colors you would want or need for creating more complex skin tones. (And, depending on which Prismacolor set you already have, you might already have all of those colors.) It looks like the Koh-I-Noor only goes up to 72 colors, but it looks like it has some good skin tones colors in there (from what I can tell from the image on the product page).
All in all, though, I think you'll enjoy using oil-based colored pencils. I found the oil-based ones seem to handle layering a lot better and can be built up a lot more without just starting to smear (like with the Prismacolor and other wax-based). The oil-based pencils also have a harder core, which can be good and bad: it's good when you are doing finer details and layering, and also because you're less likely to have to sharpen the pencil nearly as often. The downside is it can make filling in larger sections with a single color (like in backgrounds) more tedious... in which case I will often revert to my Prismacolors to lay in the base layers of color.
So there will be a little bit of a learning curve as you start to familiarize yourself with the oil-based pencils and learn the different strengths/weaknesses of them, but it shouldn't really take very long. I'm guessing you'll probably prefer using the oil-based for most things but will still occasionally pull out the Prismacolor for certain things, as I have.
So once you've gotten them and have had a chance to use them for a bit, you'll have to let me know what you think!
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Mechanical-Colorful-Barrels-24-Count/dp/B001CDEUBO
Get some prismacolor pencils, I'm sure there's a skin tone set
Edit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sanford-Prismacolor-Premier-Colored-Portrait/dp/B000JI6HOG
I'm exclusively a 0.5mm lead user.
My preference is a 2B or a 3B for smoothness, and I use Pentel Ain Stein lead. (Got a multi pack from 2B-4B for $12) It tends to write slightly darker than a standard lead, however, it does get used up much faster. This for me is not an issue since the difference at least in my hands is so much smoother.
There are many notebooks to choose from, maybe check out /r/notebooks but be warned your wallet might hate you. I like the Semi B5 size since it is without margins and if you write small it approximates the similar writing area for my personal use since I never used the margins in the 5 star notebook types. The lines in the maruman are very light and easy on the eyes. The paper is very heavyweight and thick. I typically find it hard to see through the pages so you can write on both sides without seeing lines pass through. The covers are a heavy duty plastic material and great for long term use.
I got these notebooks for archival purposes. I use them to write down engineering formulas and notes on designs -- things that I need to constantly reference and have handy. I paid about $8 each notebook with tax and shipping. Highly recommend them!
Here are the particular items I got so you can take a look:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BDDZ7I - Kuru Toga
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HODH9QI - Leads
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPQA7SK - Eraser (Don't buy the multi pack the erasers suck, but the holder is awesome. I took a Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser, and cut it up with a razor blade to shove on the sticks this thing comes with. Best eraser you can use! I also have the Pentel clic but it's not as good as the blocks since it's a harder polymer so it smears and doesn't erase perfectly.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWVXZ5G - Maruman Notebooks in Semi-B5
Also, shop around. Prices vary greatly for these items. Amazon may not be the cheapest, and sometimes Jetpens can be a huge ripoff so shop around before you buy!
Rotring 600
https://www.amazon.ca/Rotring-Silver-Barrel-Mechanical-1904445/dp/B00AZX0GOM/
http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Lumograph-Sketching-100G12-Attractive/dp/B0014E2S0Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1416962533&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=staedtler+mars+lumograph+pencils
Only $14.58 and are amazing quality from what I've heard. Staedtler, in my opinion, make some of the finest art supplies when it comes down to graphite pencils. Prismacolor colored pencils are also great but are expensive - you can get a 24 set of them for $15 and they are excellent (I use them frequently).
Perhaps look on dickblick.com, they always have sales that include some products being 50% off.
Hope this helped you!
Yeah no prob. I'll put them in this order: Lead Holder (very dark), sharpener (needs special sharpener, trust me you really need it), GraphGear, Copics, Chameleon, fine liners (I'll put the ones I use, but Micron's are a little more expensive option for better quality).
Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm. 780BK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YQEFGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9mS6CbSFJAYEC
Staedtler 502 BK A6 Mars Rotary Action Lead Pointer and Tub for 2mm Leads, 502BKA6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EL9J50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mqS6CbVQD8F47
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.7mm Lead Size, Blue Barrel, 1 Each (PG1017C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAXKGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IqS6CbS16A0FB
Copic Markers 6-Piece Sketch Set, Bold Primaries (SKST6-BOLD) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XR7XZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ctS6CbR4M2RF0
Copic Markers 6-Piece Sketch Set, Skin Tones I https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XR92EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YtS6Cb6Z6HZWJ
Chameleon Art Products, Chameleon 5-Pen, Primary Tones Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJ97KXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6uS6CbVHJ0THK
Sakura 50203 8-Piece Pigma Manga Comic Pro Drawing Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N98UIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8vS6Cb3D5HZBS
Pentel p205; the canonical technical person's mechanical pencil.
My friend, it's your day! Amazon has the Silver 600 on sale right now for ~$15! Happened to remember this after seeing the link. :)
I think the M-701 would be a better choice though if your worried about losing your pencil the M-301 may be better since they are cheap
Link to Zebra M-701:
https://www.amazon.com/Zebra-M-701-Stainless-Mechanical-Standard/dp/B003G4SSLK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/131-9517604-8850420?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549943766&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=m701&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41f64HRdaXL&amp;ref=plSrch
rOtring 1904444 600 Mechanical Pencil, 0.7 mm, Silver Barrel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZX1P9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GycDCb2BYSGHG
I bough mine a little while ago at 15. It’s a great pencil and 15 is not bad at all, that’s the price of eating out once
0.5: https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-Silver-Barrel-Mechanical-1904445/dp/B00AZX0GOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537835925&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=rotring+600+silver
0.7: https://www.amazon.com/rOtring-1904444-Mechanical-Pencil-Silver/dp/B00AZX1P9C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537835925&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=rotring+600+silver
https://www.amazon.ca/Pentel-Mechanical-Drafting-Pencil-Barrel/dp/B000GAXKGU?th=1
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You can get a Pentel GraphGear 1000 from Amazon for under $9. That'd be my vote.
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Automatic-Drafting-Pencil-PG1017C/dp/B000GAXKGU/
But it's also hard to beat the Pentel Sharp iguy2345 mentioned. They're basic, but bombproof. I like the TwistErase, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-DM07-Draft-Matic-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B000HF6I90
This, I have a set of them from high school. 27 years now.
I started my engineering path last semester and learned veary quickly the need for a special pencil in coparsion to the 20 cents pieces of crap from wallmart. I've been using Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil 0.7 and have been loving it sense. The head can be locked in the pencil so it doesn't stab you every time you put it in your pocket, which is nice.
Pentel GraphGear 500. The single greatest pencil I have ever used, and the only pencil that has ever survived an entire semester in my backpack without cracking. The first one I got a few years ago is still going strong, and I bought some more later on. When the eraser rubs down to nothing, there's a little metal collar you can still pick it up with to refill the lead.
https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-GraphGear-Automatic-Drafting-PG525A/dp/B0006OM2RE?th=1
What kind of problems are you having with it, maybe someone can help. If you're having lead breakage problems, then it's most likely that the tip has been bent.
An inexpensive and durable pencil is the Pentel P205/P207 (It's the most popular mechanical pencil), it's light enough that dropping it will rarely bend the tip.
This is the one I bought
The ones at my school are about $25 per pencil.
I use 3:
I also have a fisher space pen. It's cool, but I find it is kind of small and easy to lose, so I just keep it at home and only use it at my desk.
charcoal pencils
doesnt have to be that one cause its a litttle $$ but thats what my firend bought me as well as
cheap but amazing mechanical pencils
You can get the 0.7 version here for a buck cheaper if it suits your fancy.
Don't buy cheap chinese pencils or colored erasers. Get yourself a nice Staedler set and some decent white erasers.
A set of these for sketching: https://www.amazon.com/STAEDTLER-break-resistant-super-bonded-100-G12/dp/B0014E2S0Q/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=staedtler+pencils+set&qid=1572010245&sr=8-4
Or just get yourself some HB staedlers for drafting.
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I quite like the design, feel, and quality of Caran D'Ache. If you like, you can get their pen and pencil to look like a matched set. They're high quality instruments but don't cost anything near the overpriced fluff.
I also really like the Zebra F-701, which is even cheaper. It's more substantial than the F301 which I also like a lot, and keep around me everywhere. But the F-701 I keep in the same spot at my desk. Also available in both pen and pencil
I was in the airport waiting on a delayed plane and I was reading a romance/psychological thriller book. I was so entranced by the psychologist- she was so poised, so smart, so sexy and so appealing! I knew I wanted to be just like this fictional woman. After that weekend trip, I came back to school and switched from education to psychology and never looked back.
And now I'm going back to school to earn my PhD and I would love to have these pencils 'cause herp derp I'm lost already and school hasn't even started. College Rulez!
Not sure how long this will last, but right now: $0.91
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i use these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JI6HOG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It seems they have .7mm versions as well
Zebra T3 mini ballpoint pen, they also have a mechanical pencil like it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018RHUM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419101649&amp;sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018RF0IQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419101690&amp;sr=8-1
All my school documents (including Eclipse projects/workspaces and MATLAB files) are stored with Dropbox - at CC, several students have an Engineering shared folder going, which has all sorts of goodies in it, like the PSPICE exe distributed by the teach, notes from other students, etc... everybody here should do this at their campus!
Also, iPad 2 w/
Android phone w/
Also,
In search of an amazing eraser to go with the draftmatic. Open to suggestions!
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I wish looking at wish lists from mobile was easier, but I stalked you a little and saw that you love to draw! I think all art and creativity should be encouraged, and these pencils would help with that!
This is probably the set she would want if she primarily sketches people. Otherwise, she would need the set of 96 to get these colors which is about $80-95.
Rotring 600.
A Fisher Space Pen, Mini-Sharpie and vintage brass bullet pencil in a small belt pouch. Or, a Zebra T3 and Zebra TS3 in my pocket kit.
I bought these pencils from amazon and I think they are pretty good. I am not any kind of good artist or anything, but I just wanted some different pencils to play with. There are more expensive versions, so these might not be the best ones out there.