Does anyone collect Mechanical Pencils?
I was wondering if anyone here collected or like Mechanical Pencils. As a student this is the tool i use the most and i have always liked them. I do not want to start a collection per se, but i did get a few that i like.
I was wondering if there's a forum on the internet dedicatedly exclusive to Mechanical Pencils lovers, i joined in here wanting to chat and see all kinds of MP, but it seems that i got caught a bit with Fountain Pens instead and ordered a Lamy All-Star,Joy,Noodler's Ink, and a Pilot Metropolitan.
But i do, as a student have a sweet spot for writing that i can erase. I'm a fan of Kuru Toga's, the cheapest is my favorite. So far this is my set up:
- Standard (US) Black Uni Kuru Toga 0.5mm
- Black Uni Kuru Toga Roulette 0.5mm
- Teal Uni Kuru Toga Rubber Grip 0.5mm
- Matte Black Jetstream MultiPen - Blue+Black+Red+Green+ 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil
- Zebra M-701 0.7mm
and on the way:
- Pink Uni Kuru Toga High Grade 0.5mm
- Silver Rotring 600 0.5mm
Leads i have some Pentel Ain Stein and Uni Nano Dia, i have not experienced any single lead break from any of these leads and these pencils since December. Use my standard Kuru Toga everyday. I think i have MP for a lifetime with these, and leads to spare too!!
Rotring 800+ or 800 was out of my budget. I did wanted the Rotring with the gold accents and retractable.. but $70 or $50 for a mechanical pencil - thought it was too much. Got the 600 from Amazon for less than $30 and they seem much alike.
What are your opinions, how does it look? I think i'm very much sold on the Kurus... they write so sharp ... i wonder if i'll like that Rotring better.
Re: Does anyone collect Mechanical Pencils?
Usually only as part of a set for the FP. Also, mainly vintage ones.
Pencils on their own, I tend to stick with vintage Yard o' Led or old JM&Co sterling silver.
For fine, sharp lines, you can always try some of the 0.3mm lead pencils.
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I have like mechanical pencils since I was a small boy, coveting my father's Yard-o-Led!
I wouldn't call myself in any way a collector, I have just a few: three Mabie Todd Fyne-Pynts - one a small silver one with stirrup top (American) and American golden one and an English golden one, the latter is more advanced as it repels as well as propelling. I am a big fan of anything Mabie Todd.
I also have two Eversharps - an English silver one and a Wahl-Eversharp in rolled gold. I also have a virtually unused Croxley propelling pencil which is very nice indeed - er and a Waterman's which is a bit cheap really. Finally I have an old Waterman 3V pen and pencil set on its way to me.
Working as a part-time volunteer in a charity bookshop, my pencils get a regular work-out...
Best wishes
Cob
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I think he is a member here but only posts infrequently: Jonathan Veley is a known collector of MPs and has at least one book on the subject. Do a search on his name and get in contact with him. I know for certain he is a member over at David I's Fountain Pen Board.
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Well, I don't collect pencils as such but I do have Worther lead holder that was a gift from my mother about 15 years ago I guess. And a year ago I splashed out on a Pilot S20 which I thought was just beautiful to look and hold. This is my main pencil if I am not using standard artist tools.
But... I would love to have a MT Fyne Poynt. Never see them come up for sale though so I guess that boat may well have sailed for me. Not a biggie though.
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Cryptos
Well, I don't collect pencils as such but I do have Worther lead holder that was a gift from my mother about 15 years ago I guess. And a year ago I splashed out on a Pilot S20 which I thought was just beautiful to look and hold. This is my main pencil if I am not using standard artist tools.
But... I would love to have a MT Fyne Poynt. Never see them come up for sale though so I guess that boat may well have sailed for me. Not a biggie though.
Here you are
Regards
Cob
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Considering the price the pens get, they are pretty reasonably priced.
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Still pretty darned expensive for a mechanical pencil. I may just have to switch my allegiance to Eversharp - at least they tend to run cheaper!
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Cryptos
Still pretty darned expensive for a mechanical pencil. I may just have to switch my allegiance to Eversharp - at least they tend to run cheaper!
As I wrote earlier, I have three Fyne-Poynts. The sterling silver stirrup top cost £12, the English golden one cost £1.99 and the American one £5.00. All bought in the last six weeks.
My silver Eversharp cost £18 and the rolled gold American Wahl cost £15...
Now a plastic drop lead job in the supermarket costs about £4.50!!
rgds
Cob
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Then you have had very good fortune indeed! I haven't seen one in the model I like go for less than 25 quid yet.
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Then you have had very good fortune indeed! I haven't seen one in the model I like go for less than 25 quid yet.
Swings and roundabouts! I am hæmorrhaging money selling pens that I have done up at substantially less than I paid for them - with I think just two exceptions in about 14 pens!
Rgds
Cob
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Here's a snap of the pencils I mentioned (plus a Waterman's that matches a 3V that arrived today).
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Cob
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leadholder.com look at the thin lead holders.
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Ready!!! I fixed my Mom's st dupont!
I think i have now the Holly Grail of Mechanical Pencils??!! Like??! :D
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/...7037727f_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/...d715fc05_b.jpg
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Another nice Fyne Poynt arrived today, rather pretty; I am awaiting also another interesting Fyne Poynt that appears to be in the famous "cracked ice" material.
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Rgds
Cob
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I've given up on the whole thing. Prices across Ebay vary wildly without any particular sense of rhyme or reason. Then again I am not a collector but someone who would use these items. Such is life I guess.
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I've given up on the whole thing. Prices across Ebay vary wildly without any particular sense of rhyme or reason. Then again I am not a collector but someone who would use these items. Such is life I guess.
Well as I wrote before you are dead right - ebay is a lottery: I do use my pencils - I have to in the book shop, though it is nice to select one for a day just as I choose a pen or two. The one pictured above cost £15 - came with another dud unknown make pencil, and the other one that's on the way cost the same.
Best wishes
Cob
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You must have some magical power because I did not even see that one in your photo on Ebay.
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No magic, just a vast amount of time scrolling through endless lists of stuff either I don't want and can't afford, or do want and can't afford! Here they are:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1413441086...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1413430745...84.m1439.l2649
Best wishes
Cob
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I've got a crapload of pencils that came with vintage sets. Personally I like the pens better, but I do like a pencil better than a ballpoint, and admittedly they do have their uses.