Customer Reviews

(27 customer reviews)

10 out of 10 people found the following review helpful

  Just got a new Rotring..., June 19, 2011

By etherdonkey

Just got a new Rotring 600 for Father's Day! I'm so excited to finally have one, but so scared to use it at the same time! Everything about the pencil is awesome; it's just that sleeve that is oh so fragile that has me watching every move with this pencil.

The weight is a little more than I'm used to with my other plastic barreled pencils, but I'm getting used to it. I absolutely love the metal knurled grip. The pencil is a little thinner than I thought it would be which is a bonus, because I love thin barreled pencils!

All in all this pencil takes the cake. Precision engineering and design, with a quality name.

It's a shame that all the good quality pencils are made and sold in other countries; and all the sloppy plastic crap is sold here in the U.S. I'm so glad Jetpens is there to bridge that gap for us American pen/pencil fanatics.

Keep up the good work JetPens!

5 out of 5 people found the following review helpful

  Creates instant jealousy..., March 1, 2011

By ryocoleman+jetpens

Creates instant jealousy from coworkers and fellow students. Holds lead firmly, and feels like it was made with the same precision and attention given to a rifle. Lead extension is solid and consistent, and makes me actually want to do my homework because I get to use it!

Only complaint is the eraser size, but i just carry around a Pentel click erase, and that takes care of that.

Also, i thought is pencil was bigger than it actually is. it's pretty small.

all that said i would buy it again in a heartbeat

3 out of 3 people found the following review helpful

  I just received my black..., February 26, 2011

By mat...

I just received my black 600 today. I ordered it as soon as I noticed they were back in stock a few days ago. Just got it yesterday! Super fast shipping (I used the free standard).

As for the pencil itself, it's lovely. I disagree with those that said it was too heavy for extended writing and work. I just worked 5 hours of differential equations homework and it was a joy to use. Don't get me wrong, it's not a lightweight pencil, but it sits very comfortably in my hand. It's very solid, and I can just tell it's going to last me years.

I like the finish of the black. It's not smooth metal, it has almost a powdercoat feeling, a slightly rough matte feel. The grip is not overly-rough in my opinion. The points of the knurling are flat, and it feels solidly planted in my hand.

I use Pentel Ain High-Polymer lead in it (HB) and it performs flawlessly. Nice and dark and no breakage. It feeds nice, with a satisfying "snick" as the lead advances. The mechanism feels very solid, and advances consistently.

A quality pencil well worth the money. The only down side I can see would be the guide pipe possibly breaking (as others have said.) I am careful with my things, however, and this shouldn't be a problem.

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  Great Pencil! This pencil..., January 30, 2012

By joeybhong

Great Pencil! This pencil is the best thing in my pencil case so far. Not to mention the most expensive. It's heavy, something that I like, and it's grip is skinny enough that it won't make your middle finger sore. (Unless you have large fingers)

PROS!
-Mostly Metal (Except for some small parts and some internal parts)
-Clip actually works
-Lead grade indicator
-Knurled grip
-Is compatible with the Pentel Z2-1 erasers
-Heavy (can be pro or con, depending on you)
CONS!
-Tip does not retract (not a big deal, just be careful)
-Dirty stuff can get stuck in the grip (I'm and aesthetic Nazi)

For the price, I think this pencil is worth it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  Oh my, this is an absolutely..., November 4, 2011

By jas...

Oh my, this is an absolutely lovely pencil. Writing with it is pure joy. Really. It's weighted beautifully, it works like a dream. It feels amazing in the hand. It looks sharp. The only problem with the pen is that I'm paranoid about the tip. I leave it in my office and don't carry it with me very often because I would hate (HATE!) to have this tip damaged. I haven't been able to justify the expense of the 800 with a retractable tip yet, but I love this pencil so much that I suspect that at some point I will. Really, if you don't plan on carrying this around in your pocket all the time, you can't do better. This makes every other drafting pencil I have ever used seem like a toy in comparison.

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  I just received it today..., July 22, 2011

By ofthesaved

I just received it today and its awesome. I LOVE how solid this pencil is. I don't need to press down to write because it weighs enough that I can just guide it.

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  This pencil is a tank...., March 22, 2011

By ohn...

This pencil is a tank. Its mass becomes more of an issue if I use it for sketching than for laying out lines with straightedges and such, because lively strokes will accelerate that mass to create momentum that can catch me by surprise. While the grip is grippy, enough acceleration can cause it to slip right out, which has happened a few times, thankfully not landing directly on the lead sleeve. I'm glad I bought them (couldn't decide between black and silver), and I'll probably have them forever, but I'm afraid their borderline unwieldy mass, coupled with their price, means I don't find myself using them very often compared to my lighter pencils. Consider this an emotional purchase- they're conversation pieces for sure.

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful

  This is a great pencil...., January 25, 2011

By psycho_trackstar

This is a great pencil. I have it in .35mm (like public, mine is old). Will be getting the silver body.

  I love these pencils...., May 23, 2012

By greatfulbread

I love these pencils. I have been using them for years, very technical, and although expensive are worth the cost.

I found them here on http://www.google.com and glad I got such a good deal!

  This is by far 1 of the..., May 5, 2012

By crewchief227

This is by far 1 of the best pencils I've ever had the pleasure of owning, I also have a Pentel 1000 and by comparison the overall design is much thinner yet at the same time being brass has more weight and solid feel then the Pentel. My order with the free shipping came faster then other online art stores with $20 shipping. Overall I am a very satisfied jet pens customer and can't recommend this retailer enough.

  I bought this pencil..., April 6, 2012

By arcoflight12

I bought this pencil and after using it I fell in love with it. It is a very solid and reliable pencil. When I dropped it at work and bent the tip I nearly cried. This pencil is thin, well designed and built, slightly heavy (not so heavy that it makes your hand tired) and very official both looking and feeling. Compared to other mechanical pencils I have purchased, The Rotring line is not a pathetic attempt of a company to make as much money as they can from their products. They may cost a little more then other mechanical pencils, but they are worth it.

I would HIGHLY recommend considering the Rotring 800 (although I do not have one at the moment) because the tip on the 600 is breakable and you don't want to break it without a replacement. I would also recommend a thinner lead like 0.5 or less because the thicker lead doesn't write as clearly as the thinner lead does. I would also recommend if you buy the 600, buy one or two spare tips because if you miss your pocket and drop it tip first... Also, I would recommend buying the lead on JetPens because the lead doesn't smear.

If you want or need a very strongly built mechanical pencil, THIS IS YOUR PENCIL!

  I've made 5 or 6 purchases..., March 5, 2012

By minigrecian

I've made 5 or 6 purchases from Jet Pens and have never felt compelled to write a review....until the Rotring 600 showed up on my desk. Seriously the best drawing/drafting pencil I have ever used. I don't have the steadiest hands, but the weighting of the 600 totally helps to balance that out. It's literally perfect. The Platinum Pro Use II was my favorite pencil to draw with before, and it's still great, but the 600 has forever won my affections....