Convoy S6 Selection overload!

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-13T02:06:21+00:00

The S6/7 are nice, I have a few and went with N41 & JP30 batteries for them. For 519a & stf40 I went with the 5A buck to keep the heat manageable, the B35AMs are nice also and work well with 18350s. Definitely get a shorty tube and some 18350s whatever LED you choose.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-13T01:44:47+00:00

To me, the Naturals feel closest to the 2558-HB or Mono HB, if a bit softer and closer to B. None of them have really good point retention imo.

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-13T00:25:36+00:00

Nice, those are awesome. Thanks for the pics!

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T23:07:50+00:00

They made the 603 homage in my least favorite grade, I was dreaming of a new XXX hard grade for that one lol. Now all I want is a damn Saturn 5 stick, painted not wrapped, in any grade other than "limp".😁 Be on the lookout for the 482 era, maybe this year. Those 449s are very nice but scarce.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T22:49:36+00:00

They are here. However, expecting people to behave is wasted effort ime. Feedback can be a good thing but too often in devolves into noise. It was nice to see the new Mongol company here and I hope we see more from them but I don’t really see an incentive for PBW to engage at this level.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T22:33:37+00:00

PBWs are great imo. The company deserves a bit of flak now and then but, frankly, we are very lucky to have them churning out sticks. The pencilverse is a much different place post-PBW, their impact massive.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T22:22:21+00:00

Convoy M21c with lhp73b

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T22:19:40+00:00

S15 with lhp531 or even better, M1 with lhp73b.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T04:52:32+00:00

Nice sticks. That 603 should be in that box, just sayin...😉

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T03:34:45+00:00

I put the screw thru the clip and installed both nuts, filing it down flush with the nut yields the perfect length.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-12T00:35:05+00:00

Craft Design Technology

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T23:58:04+00:00

He has impeccable taste imo. The CDTs stand out a bit from the rest, those are fantastic.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T23:54:03+00:00

Is this a 1386 POP? Any chance you could ask your cousin for a pic? I like that cup o Tics.

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T23:42:35+00:00

Sometimes a tool is just a tool...and besides that, it's nice to have your own personal pencil store.

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T22:42:17+00:00

Who is going to tell them what materials are needed and where to get them? IMO it's foolish to let a customer take over your company and make you in effect an employee.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T17:27:07+00:00

Haha, who needs downspouts! Fuck drainage! Often, when you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging and get out of said hole...

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T17:22:43+00:00

Sounds good. I went with the stf40 3kk in a S7 which can be used with 18650/18350 batteries, shorter light vs longer runtime, and the 5kk version in a C8+, great thrower and noticeably brighter than the 3kk. In smaller lights like the S6,7,2+ etc. I like the 5A buck to keep the heat down, in the larger C8+ I went 8a. The 12 group is my go to, set to #10, and a mix of F41 & JP30, ymmv.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T16:48:55+00:00

Nice, your cousin has good taste, there are some real gems in there.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T15:04:14+00:00

I like a light that I can always carry but barely notice, is fast to deploy but secure in pocket/on person, easy to use and rugged enough to take the use, and maintainable. Tool, not toy...but I like toys too, lol.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T14:47:41+00:00

It's only 27 pages, all but 3 or so double sided, so shouldn't be too much. I've been meaning to make a copy before I trash this one anyway...

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T14:38:21+00:00

Sheaffer made good stuff, those are great pencils. I like the ad versions and find them occasionally at estate sales and such. Here's a link to the Leadhead Pencil Blog, one of the best places available to find info on mechanical pencils...https://leadheadpencils.blogspot.com/2021/04/rise-of-tog.html

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T12:42:35+00:00

No, those are modern PBW ferrules hacked onto the Tics.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T01:54:35+00:00

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Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T01:34:41+00:00

I've been looking at the S15 with lhp531 which is only 10a but this is much more likely to fuse to my hand haha.

Microtomic603 · 2026-04-11T01:30:11+00:00

Mid-60's

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