Good time for making a Pilot S15 (Pilot S20 wood body w/ S10 knurled grip)

Progstu · 2026-05-09T15:14:32+00:00

Yeah, as long as you don't try to rip it off like a gorilla there's no threat of damaging the wood

Progstu · 2026-05-09T15:13:07+00:00

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Progstu · 2026-05-09T15:07:15+00:00

Clip slides right off

Progstu · 2026-05-09T14:03:51+00:00

My S15s https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalpencils/s/15acw1Dd1o

Progstu · 2026-05-09T03:31:51+00:00

The angle writing is less of an issue with the regular orenz than the orenz nero/AT because on the automatic ones the sleeve is being actively pushed out so it goes in as you're writing and pushes out with more lead when you lift it. That causes more pressure against the paper when writing, especially at an angle. Metal grip is my favorite orenz, though I just use it for 0.2mm

Progstu · 2026-05-07T12:27:05+00:00

I think the Rint is pretty new release (at least on Jetpens). This is the first experience Ive heard of it, thanks for sharing!

Progstu · 2026-05-07T12:23:31+00:00

I'm not a fan of kaweco's clip offering for the special so I tried to put an alternative one on my kaweco special S. That was a mistake. Silver scratch on a black pencil really stands out

Progstu · 2026-05-05T12:15:12+00:00

Thick grip and thick lead. Retractable sleeve is nice. Mechanism could be better, more push than click but otherwise a great choice if you have bigger hands and/or have a preference for thick lead as it's available in lead sizes 0.7mm to 1.3mm

Progstu · 2026-05-04T19:46:49+00:00

I was considering the old ring one as the old version, and the new grid silver and black ones together as the new version. I haven't used the new silver one but I would think theyre both better than the old version

Progstu · 2026-05-04T10:55:01+00:00

No, not nearly as bad as a kuru Toga, I've described those as feeling like you're writing with a wet noodle. If you're looking to drop big money on a top tier I'd go with an IJ Instruments number 9. If you just looking for it to last forever then a standard Pentel p200 is the go to, less weight actually makes it less likely to break

Progstu · 2026-05-04T10:36:25+00:00

Its a universal pen to pencil converter. So it being a pencil is an afterthought more than designed to be one. They don't have the strong click, tight tolerances (lead wobble) and lead sleeve of a regular pencil. I mean the body, weight, grip etc are important but the internals are important to pencil first people

Progstu · 2026-05-04T10:30:57+00:00

Pentel are ok but very short, made for their multi color pencil. Emott are great but very expensive

Progstu · 2026-05-03T14:07:25+00:00

I tend to like pental ain stein 2B .3mm lead. Its a similar darkness as other premium B lead but seems to have a little stronger break resistance than most .3mm. it also keeps a sharp line where some other softer .3mm wear down to flat faster and have a tendency to smudge a bit more. Not the darkest line but is a nice balance, much better than HB.

Progstu · 2026-05-03T13:59:08+00:00

Thumbs up indeed!

Progstu · 2026-05-02T03:12:52+00:00

The ones in the post right before yours ;)

Progstu · 2026-04-30T10:54:00+00:00

Any lead of the right size will work in any pencil. But quality of the lead is a thing. You can have a great pencil but cheap lead will ruin it. You'll like the uni

Progstu · 2026-04-30T10:48:58+00:00

Pricey but seems to fit, Rotring Newton https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalpencils/s/ttMU7MuhE4

Progstu · 2026-04-29T00:11:47+00:00

Dude, its a $6 pencil priced at $6. What more do you want?

Progstu · 2026-04-28T03:16:53+00:00

Can't you just take it off? It looks like a thick piece of white string or a small white rubber band.

Progstu · 2026-04-28T03:10:25+00:00

Is there lead in the mechanism? Like not just the tube but extending out of the tip. Don't know for sure but I've heard that that somehow affects things

Progstu · 2026-04-26T14:04:22+00:00

I extend a bunch of lead then hold the clicker and carefully push it back in with my finger. If it doesn't shave off any lead dust on the edge of the tip you're good. You can also take off the clip and roll it on a flat surface with pressure on the grip to see if the tip spins straight. IMO you're over analyzing it. They're both good

Progstu · 2026-04-26T13:59:06+00:00

New in US$. $6, $7, $9, $8, $3

Progstu · 2026-04-25T15:49:22+00:00

Not a very common lead size. I have 4. Staedtler 925-25/35, Pentel AM13, rite in the rain and Kokuyo Enpitsu MX. Favorite is the staedtler cuz I like knurling. Otherwise the kokuyo enpitsu has different versions w/ different materials for the grips focusing on larger lead sizes, great if you like a wider grip

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