Pentel Graph Gear 500 vs 800 vs 1000 Mechanical Pencil Comparison

[@scaredsamurai6974]

The reason there's a "seam" on the 800 is because you twisted it while the grip is clutched on to the body, therefore warping the metal. You're supposed to prealign the nub so you don't have to rotate it when it's already in the body. The way I fixed the seam is pulling out the grip, applying pressure to close the seam then pre-aligning the nub before putting it back in.

[@unsharpen]

Yea I fixed it right after, no problem. Just a minor annoyance

[@scaredsamurai6974]

@@unsharpen Yeah these pens are pretty durable. I used to own a couple of the 0.5mm 800 which was given to me by my cousin until I switched to the 0.5mm 1000. I'm glad that you went in depth on the review. These pens will last you for years.

[@ahalfkorean]

Great comparison review! I have three 1000s in various lead diameters. I also have two 500s, but they're both silver plastic with the color-coordinated text for 0.3 (maroon) and 0.5 (black). They both have lead diameter markings on the end cap with a hardness indication window as well. I got them both from a friend in Korea about 15 years ago.

[@ramonruizgiono3873]

The "1000" is the one that is more available in Mexico City! but here it really is much more expensive than on the USA! For example: in "Office Depot" it costs $240 Pesos! ($12 US dollars!) including also a very high 16% sales tax! and even if it still doesn't sound like very much in many parts of the world, when you see that minimun daily salary here in Mexico is around $120 Pesos a day ($6 US dollars!) then you could understand why the "1000" is considered a great "luxory item" here!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

In Brazil the GraphGear 500 costs around R$40. That's easily the price of two restaurant meals.

[@dermond]

I bought the 500 on a Lumen near my house and the price is OK, 150 pesos for a good pencil. But I prefer the GraphGear 1000 than the Steadler entry lever pencil, and they're the same price.

[@AlastairRosie]

My new Graphgear 500 actually has the drafting size and hardness on the button. I'm in the UK, so maybe they've got different pencils here. Good review though. Subscribed.

[@franxexcoel6170]

Bro Nice vid! I have that 1000 and you can detach that black plastic and detach the whole mechanism. I think you’ve figured that out later! Always watching your pencil and pens video review and great you help us a lot! 😊

[@25hztolife86]

Pentel Graph Gear 500 at .5mm for me.

[@badcatalex]

The 800's internals look VERY similar to the Pentel Sharp's...

[@oldrudedog]

i have the 1000 .9 and use it in my wood shop every day. Works great for marking out dovetails .

[@hbirtt]

I actually like the 500 best too, just because the grip is so much more comfortable to me. I wish it had a hardness indicator. The 1000 grip and the required clip turn me off. Edit: the newer 500 actually has an indicator :)

[@greekveteran2715]

Pentel GraphGear 500 comes in 2 versions, the one you own and another one, which all are silver-grey colour (both the grip and the body) and they have a hardness indicator on top! So, you can get your (mine too!) favorite GraphGear 500 with a lead hardness indicator. Here it costs a bit more than the version we own. It's the only pencil, that I can make more beatiful letters with. I can make noticably better circles, literally perfect circles, like they came out of a compass! I wish I good now, if the Graph PG1000 is even better than the 500! (not the GraphGear 1000,because that one is not better than the 500)

[@GordieGii]

I have the 1000 (.7) and love it, but it doesn't show the lead size on the cap. The rubber, hardness indicator and the ring right next to it are colour coded light blue for lead size. I bought it because I don't like being stabbed in the nipple and the clip keeps it from accidentally getting knocked while in my pocket. (or put away while still knocked)

[@Dunch0717]

Do not (and I am not saying this lightly) underestimate the Graph Gear 500. It may not be the highest quality but no joke it will last a life time. I am not exagerating when I say it is one of my top three favourite mechanical penils of all time. This is simply because For 15 dollars I got two pencils that last a life time, A high quality eraser, eraser refills, and extra lead. I got two of these pencils when I was 9 or 10 and still have them.

[@Guifross]

Here in brazil we barely see the 1000, definitely sharp is the most popular pentel by far, and gg500 is fairly popular too.

[@ryanamaral2587]

Tu tem alguma delas?

[@Guifross]

@@ryanamaral2587 tenho as duas

[@ryanamaral2587]

@@Guifross vc pode dizer se ela e boa pra desenho? eu tenho uma graphGear 500 mas n sei se esse grip da 1000 seria confortavel

[@Gabriel_Roiek]

Qual você recomendaria comprar, a 500 ou 100?

[@PedroSilva-ie1ov]

@@Gabriel_Roiek 500, de longe

[@AndieArbeit]

Unlike other brands of mechanical pencils, is very rare than one from pentel need some "clean rod", i have used the same 0,5 graphgear 500 by more than five years and never gets some lead stuck inside, definitely the brand put their efforts designing a reliable mechanism at an affordable price for every level. Only thing i did not like is that the metal grip after all this time have a rare metalic smell, maybe it is time to buy another one or buy the upper series

[@SymbolicSplenetic]

There is a GraphGear 300 now. It looks aiight, some nice colour choices.

[@twohandsandaradio]

aiight. 🤣

[@malloryo.4782]

I just want a retractable Pentel Sharp. If only it existed! They should make it with a twist design. I've tried both the Pentel Graph Gear 1000 and the Sharp, and I like the thin grip and lightweight design of the Sharp best. It feels more like holding a regular wooden pencil, but with the convenience of a mechanical one.

[@greekveteran2715]

The stable and "non" retractable tip, of the Pentel Sharp, is the reason that pencils is so accurate, and that's also one of the reasons, it is the first choice for most artists and more than that, one of the reasons, of it being the all time best seller mechanical pencil!! I like a bit of more safety too, but nothing is perfect and it's always a trade. you get something, you lose something else!

[@juancarlosl4133]

@@greekveteran2715, exactly!

[@greekveteran2715]

@@juancarlosl4133 Tools got added gimmicks after the 1990's On that decae and back, tools where designed, as they should, now that try to sell more, by adding those unnecessary gimmicks!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

The Orenz line has what you are looking for. It is, in practice, a rounded Sharp with a retractable pipe. The only caveat is that it doesn't seem to have a 0.9 version, if that matters any to you.

[@amaxamon]

Gimme the 500 any day! It's a go-to writing tool for me.

[@kabirbelsare2527]

Is 600's CG lower than that of 500?

[@twohandsandaradio]

Damn UPC stickers.

[@andreiowenalameda7299]

Sal, are there pens that look like these? I really like the design but I don't really use pencils.

[@unsharpen]

unsharpen.com/pen/ohto-nbp-507r-promecha/ maybe?

[@LUMIXSTUDIO]

Very good informative video!!

[@phyllisrondeau4886]

Love.these.pens.but how do I order new erasers

[@BIZARBIES]

I use the 500 w/ .9 for writing. Love it.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Got one recently and can confirm, it's a pleasure to write with. Especially speedwriting, you can really go fast with security and comfort.

[@--KAS--]

what is the real data of release of graphgear 1000? I only found a post you made about Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Ballpoint in 2019.

[@ErhannS]

I wish 500 pen holder nibs were in 1000 :( I wish you changed the tips and tried.

[@ErhannS]

I have not tried. :(

[@AnimeGuy-d6d]

Is pentel graph 600 automatic?

[@vinaynagdev03]

Is gg1000 is fully metal or some plastic inside the pen?any issues problems while using the pen ?

[@ennv6612]

I own d 0.7 version nd its fully metal and i love the pencil so far and had no issues with it.

[@ryanamaral2587]

@@ennv6612 I want this pencil but idk abt the grip you know. I draw, and i need to have a confortable pencil. Its rlly good?

[@ennv6612]

@@ryanamaral2587 honestly i use it for drawing and i like the rubber pads grip on knurled metal ... its soft and comfortable but if grips ur only criteria i will suggest u go from Pilot Dr's grip or Uni alpha gel slim .... u will love their grips

[@jadenwhen]

gg1000 is literally the last jedi of mechanical pencils, some people swear by it while others think its a flimsy gimmick

[@ai00436]

There is some plastic inside, the lead hardness indicator. Other than that, it is a full metal body

[@phara0h1710]

does the graphgear 1000 come with all the different kinds of led or do you have to buy the kind of led you want or need??

[@unsharpen]

Just comes with one kind

[@phara0h1710]

@@unsharpen okay thank you

[@Olumin37]

You should definitely take a look at the Steadler silver series mechanical pencils. I believe they are only sold in japan, but they shouldn’t be too hard to get. I prefer them to my Rotrings (600 and 500) at this point. Much cheaper too! As far as drafting pencils go, I haven’t come across better.

[@UPGRADER94]

I have 0.5 1000 and 0.3 500

[@axion6070]

Wait mines come with a cleaning rod

[@servetelBoss]

In my country the graphgear is 20 bucks

[@unsharpen]

The price has risen a lot since this video was published!

[@pkmngo4331]

Thanks

[@ettenmoors1990]

great review! :) i was considering getting a 0.5 mm graph gear 500. :) I was just wondering if the model numbers actually stand for the price in JPY? It sort of reminds me of the pilot acro 300 and 1000 that sells for 300 and 1000 yen respectively... :)

[@unsharpen]

Yes! Model number is the JPY retail price. Same with the pilot s line I just did a video on

[@Stroggoii]

The rubber in the 800 and 1000 feels awful. I wish they made a version of the 500 with a light metal body as a Japanese design alternative to the Staedtler Silver Series.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

A GraphGear with an aluminium body would be great.

[@AimlessAllee]

Good info! Can you change lead size? For example, use .7 lead in the .5 (1000).

[@unsharpen]

No, you are stuck with the lead size you buy the pen at.

[@AimlessAllee]

@@unsharpen Thank you

[@thaimai2353]

the inside of pentel 800 is similar to pentel p205

[@jhgindia]

I use sakura125 0.5

[@jaygeo3967]

You fail to show how to refill!

[@unsharpen]

Good call thanks.