The Best Mechanical Pencils Outside of My Top Ten!

[@franciscos9998]

Grerat video, very comprehensive and informative. It's nice to see an update to the honorable mentions list as it's been a while since the last iteration was presented in its entirety. Were there any particular reasons the Pentel Twist Erase GT fell off the honorable mentions list? As I recall it was very feature rich, had a sturdy clip, and wrote comfortably. Also, I was wondering about the TWSBI Precision, I've noticed some customer reviews complain of frequent lead breakage within the housing and eraser issues, have you noticed anything similar in your time owning it? If you have the patience to answer one more question, what would you recommend as the best pocket safe pencil with an large/extendable eraser for extended writing and note taking sessions?

[@ClutchSituation]

First off, you just got "always approve" status from such a spectacular comment. As a teacher, you better believe I have the patience to answer questions. ;P 1) It comes down to quality. I just don't feel like the Twist Erase GT can be recommended to people now that, in the same store, you can get a Sharp instead. I do think that the Twist Erase GT is one of the best economy pencils Pentel offers, but it is still an economy pencil with the same quality issues of anything that is more cheaply manufactured. 2) The Precision's big issue is that whenever you have more metal parts in a pencil, it increases the chance that the lead will break. Metal parts are more durable, but their tolerances are also smaller, resulting in more breakage. Metal clutches are great, but if you take apart a lot of pencils, you'll notice that there will be a small plastic/rubber piece that the lead feeds through as well. This is deliberate to provide a little "stretch" to improve lead breakage. 3) I can't answer that without hearing more about what you like. Thicker or thinner grip? Textured or untextured grip? Hard or soft grip? Do you love the TE GT? Because if you do, my subtle changing opinions shouldn't influence you.

[@franciscos9998]

Thanks so much for the thorough response. I see your point about the Twist Erase, completely understandable given your preferred personal criteria. Although, I was surprised to see it supplanted by the TUL as they are close in price, but it had yet to be seen in the honorable mentions list and your initial review of it years ago wasn't as enthusiastic. What do you think influenced your recent evaluation of it? As for your questions regarding the recommendation, I can't really say myself. I've only recently been turned onto the writing instrument hobby and was previously just using cheapo disposable pencils. As such, the most concrete factors I have for preference are the features rather than personal stylistic choices. I was looking to dip my feet into a more expensive purchase, but don't have the funds to try out a lot of them immediately. Though I suppose as it was for you, it will be a process of discovery to find my perfect set of traits in a pencil. Thankfully I have the fantastic resources you've provided to help everyone make an informed choice.

[@ClutchSituation]

The fact that it came down in price. Biggest factor. I would recommend any of those Faber Castell's to you if you are focused on features.

[@dennisleeweathers8469]

Joh

[@CassetteMaster]

It was heartwarming to see the _clear_ _blue_ Quicker Clicker pencil! Reason being is my late father used to use them years ago.

[@kamenriderblade2099]

OMG, I love the Pentel Quicker Clicker. That was my mechanical pencil of choice throughout HS / College. But a friend lost it when I let him borrow it temporarily. That teaches me a hard lesson. Don't let friends borrow your stuff. And keep a set of cheapo Ikea Pencils for loaners.

[@CyberBoy8799]

Can't wait for the Kuru Toga Advance review!

[@raphael52]

Thanks for your contribution to the hobby.

[@F5_cena]

Thank you Clutch for all the videos you do on pencil reviews and your personal top ten suggestions.

[@David.Buckheister]

I was so glad to wake up to this video, I was starting to get withdrawals. I always wanted to try a multi pen, I have only used a very cheap one to get a feel for them. I love the look of the skillcraft, I'm going to have to go back and watch your review of it and maybe pick one up. The Lamy 2000 is another pencil that I have always wanted to try out, but it's a little pricy for me.

[@benkenobi6582]

lol.. the second you said "back in the 90's" I knew you were about to talk about the Quicker Clicker

[@greekveteran2715]

I have, the exact opposite experience with Faber Castell leads. They are always way harder and at least 1 hardness level lower, in coparison with other brands. For example, their 4B is closer to Pentel Ain stein 2B in terms of blackness, however still harder than 2B which translates, to a great lead for writing!!! That being said, I got their most underated mode, which is the Executive and to my suprise, even though it wasn't bad for writing, actually very comfortable, however, it performed way better on drawing!!! I have a ver unique and extensive way to test pencils, for both writing but even more for drawing and even though, it doesn't surpass the Pentel P207 on precsion, still I did way more beatiful and precise drawings with the Faber Castell Executive 0.7mm! When it comes to mechancal pencils, German made ones, perform better for drawing and Japanese are far better for writing.

[@edisonsiew5450]

Have been away from this channel for awhile, starting to like watching again, reordered the Rotring 600 :) love mechanical pencils

[@bmendez9033]

You are my go-to channel when I'm in need of a really great pencil. Thank you for that! :)

[@helenbugsynelson]

I absolutely love the Pilot Mr Grip. Unfortunately I lost the two I had, (or they were liberated by someone with sticky fingers). When I went to purchase a third one, they were no longer carried by our town's office supply store so I have been trying other brands while continuing to pine for my Dr Grips

[@barrylevitt1170]

To correct the slippery grip on the TWSBI take use the rubber grip section from a Pentel R.S.V.P. ballpoint.

[@bonearmy1518]

I'd rather buy a Lamy Safari fountain pen over a mechanical pencil. Metal grips are definitely my thing with mechanical pencils. Buy the way, rotring is selling their 600s on Amazon for 18-19$

[@egg3288]

The uni kuru toga roulette is AWSOME...I've been using it for a couple months for drafting as well as writing and it is very reliable and might I dare say it sexy 😁😂

[@chrislj2890]

I'm still using my 0.5 black Pilot Dr.Grip I bought back in the '90s, although it's always gotten light usage.

[@peterpuleo2904]

I would like to see tighter pictures of the pencils if your video equipment permits. Thank you.

[@tomnelson8515]

A pencil to check out is the Pilot Automac. Jet Pens has it, but if you don't mind waiting, much lower $$$ on Amazon when ordering from Japan. A really nice tool that I think you will appreciate.

[@ClutchSituation]

Thanks Tom. How would you describe the knurling? Sharp or smooth?

[@jacobeckrich7845]

I love the TUL mechanical pencil. Best current economy pencil in my opinion. If you're interested in adding to your TUL collection, Office Max/Depot currently has limited edition colors. You can get them in packs of pink/purple and green/blue.

[@ClutchSituation]

Good tip!

[@Nechros]

Great list! Some of my favorites are listed here.

[@bballwatcher2224]

From what I've seen with the Metal Grip Orenz, I would not recommend that variant of the Orenz because the plastic is less thick and I believe the clutch is a lower quality as well.

[@Crazytesseract]

We have a mechanical pencil in India called the Camlin KlickPro. It's somewhat cheaply constructed, made of fairly cheap plastic, has a small plastic eraser, and has a removable metal clip (not very flimsy). The lead offered is 0.5/0.7mm B, 60mm length (5 free leads supplied), which is fairly smooth. It is refillable, not disposable, and can last one to two years if cared for properly. Now it costs Rs 17 in India, which is around US $ 0.24 (25 cents!)... What is your opinion about such a pencil?

[@ClutchSituation]

Sounds interesting. Shipping would likely kill it's value for someone in the States. Post your own review!

[@Crazytesseract]

Clutch Situation Thanks for your response. What is the difference between a Kuru Toga standard pencil (plastic body) made in Japan and one made in China? I have one which says Made in China and works great (Cost Rs 125). The US import piece (starter pack) which is Japan made costs over Rs 1000. It is the very same pencil what I can see in the pictures at Amazon India.

[@ClutchSituation]

I've had both and haven't noticed a difference. Fancier models are all made in Japan.

[@AndieArbeit]

Faber TK seems to have some great looking fancy colors, but the design at my eyes looks like something missing, maybe its the part than looking it from a bit far all part looks like from different pencils puted all together hahaha and also having a exposed rubber makes me feel like it could easily get stained with hand pH or dirt, idk

[@sagar359]

Lamy 2000 is made of a combination of Makrolon (black polycarbonate) and brushed stainless steel.

[@Mike9201984]

Woke up after a weekend bender and this video was paused on my computer.

[@Plazali]

Yeah no big deal. I just have an 80 dollar Lamy 2000

[@jacksonjeffreymoralesgonza1161]

I have working with Pilot the shaker h1010.and now I have purchased the kurutoga roulette from Amazon. It has no arrived Yet to test it. And i am going to get another one. I am between the kurutoga Pipe slide or the Pentel graphgear 500. I am cómic ilustrator. Which would you recommend me between this two? My priority Is confort for long Time on work drawing. Thank you for your videos and tour time . Edit: now i am thinking in the kurutoga Advance. What do you think between kurutoga Advance or Pentel graphgear 500? I work with 2b leads. Thank you friend.

[@СырчинАВ]

Отличный обзор!

[@ClutchSituation]

Спасибо!

[@bballwatcher2224]

Oh great! And I'm just about to order a Generation 4 Pentel Sharp.

[@ClutchSituation]

What criteria defines a "Generation 4" in your mind? The recent "Boys and Girls" series from Japan with pastel colors?

[@bballwatcher2224]

Clutch Situation It was from that link I showed you. :P It still has the m/m label where as a 5th or 6th generation has the mm label.

[@bballwatcher2224]

Clutch Situation It's basically a 70s version of a Pentel Sharp.

[@ClutchSituation]

Kian, don't take this wrong way but I don't have an archive of any of the links people send me. Would you mind sending it again?

[@bballwatcher2224]

Clutch Situation Oh, that's fine. Here's the link. www.google.com/amp/s/nimrodd.net/2017/04/04/p205a-sharp-pencil/amp/ You can easily look over if you want.

[@erichng]

9:18 Thought he was going to plug a sponsor.

[@davidwiseman-uf3vv]

Do you know anything about pentel p225?

[@disgermanguy4136]

Hi, The other day i was able to test the rotring 600 & fell in love with the design, loving the frontgrip. But here is my problem, after a short period of time the weight feelt a bit uncomfortable... So to my question what is your opinion about the Rotring 500? (Ps. Sorry for my bad english, not my native language.)

[@ClutchSituation]

Not actually tried it yet myself, but it is on the list.

[@chhunlux4085]

These nuts

[@luckydeluca5118]

You should get the kuru toga high grade 0.5 if you don’t have it yet.

[@alfer9920]

Hello friend, do you have a review of the Faber Castell Grip Plus 0.7 or 1.4 mm ? Thank you!

[@italo_coelho]

Great Video! Have you ever heard of the Faber-Castell Grip Matic?

[@ClutchSituation]

Yes. It's on my list to purchase and review. Money, money, money, money.

[@italo_coelho]

Clutch Situation the auto advancing lead mechanism is pretty cool but the pencil as hole is not that great

[@ClutchSituation]

It has a reputation as being one of the more cheaply constructed F-C mechanical pencils, which is a shame.

[@poetreatsartreats2469]

Excellent video Clutch, my man.. I have a Pentel Quicker Clicker, I would like to show you, to get your opinion, Do you have a website or a Twitter to accept photos? Thanks again, Tim

[@ClutchSituation]

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[@fearlessarcanine2970]

I had a quicker clicker , but it broke it was the vintage kind i mad now.

[@nikkoa.3639]

Alpha gel regular or Pilot dr.grip?

[@noahpalin6402]

Keep up the good work :D

[@Rcinch1]

What is your opinion of the new.....ZEBRA PEN MP Mechanical Pencil? I just saw them at Wal-Mart and have not bought any yet. They look interesting. Check them out!

[@ClutchSituation]

Have you seen them at any other stores?

[@Rcinch1]

No, but staples and amazon both sent me emails advertising them. I get advertisement emails form them from time to time.

[@ClutchSituation]

I find no reference to "Zebra Pen MP" on Amazon. You're going to need to be more specific. When I search for that on Amazon, I get references to the Z-Grip Plus, which I have already reviewed.

[@Rcinch1]

You may have already reviewed them. I was watching more of your videos this afternoon and think I saw it! Here is the pencil.....www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074HQ7G5L/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B074HQ7G5L&pd_rd_r=30f02b6a-fe34-11e7-9738-9bcc570c05af&pd_rd_w=F2Zqe&pd_rd_wg=L8uiF&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FWSG0W72Q3Q3A0QVAK4P&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=0d036f2a-db56-478a-b511-f59f2469d474&pf_rd_i=desktop

[@ClutchSituation]

Yeah, that's the Z-Grip Plus. The listing title is inaccurate.

[@LimeObeans]

Bravo

[@evo_crxpt1925]

wheres the zebra delguard

[@jacobpagaduan2727]

anyone from USA see the rotring 600 in prime day?

[@1omulatlantic]

Wtf is this review about??i will shoe you some pens that don't quiet make my top choices but still I ll put a top list of pens as click bait...get lost dude!!