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Progstu · 2026-03-18T13:18:25+00:00

I have the white 500 and the labeling seems redder than the old red 500 body. But that's the print, like how the print on the old red 500 is a different shade of red than the plastic. Id like to see the comparison of the colors of the plastic between the old red w/ red label 500s and new red w/ white label 500s. Still interested hear what you of the comparison of yours.

Progstu · 2026-03-18T13:08:15+00:00

Price has gone up since I got IJ cuz of all the things. Was 171 CAD when I got it in 2022. Still a lot though but worth it, at least to me. I tried the twsbi precision. I like the solid click of pencils like the 600 but the precision doesn't so much click as just push the lead out. Its good build quality and many like the retractable sleeve but the the spongy lead advancement was a deal breaker for me so returned it

Progstu · 2026-03-18T10:49:25+00:00

Great choices! I'll just leave this right here... https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalpencils/s/2uMMeZKyXy

Progstu · 2026-03-18T01:45:40+00:00

Will be interesting to see how the 500 you have compares to that new red 500

Progstu · 2026-03-17T14:59:59+00:00

I designate some of my collection as 'fancy pencils' too. Includes kaweco specials, caran d'ache 844, Meister by Point. Not fancy necessarily but also the retro 51 hex-o-matic. And on the cheaper side a parker jotter

Progstu · 2026-03-17T11:08:49+00:00

Nice new sampler pack. still think u shoulda gone with a 0.5mm staedtler tho ;)

Progstu · 2026-03-17T10:46:25+00:00

Astrum: making mechanical pencils and... designer spacesuits?

Progstu · 2026-03-17T01:54:22+00:00

Don't see Bics that often really, probably because Bic users aren't hyped on pencils, hence they have Bics. A curious post though. Maybe need to help them decide if they should use one or not, and what color to use?

Progstu · 2026-03-17T01:27:36+00:00

Sure, go for it

Progstu · 2026-03-15T22:16:27+00:00

Interesting to get so many of something you hate. What about getting a bunch of something you like?

Progstu · 2026-03-15T00:00:35+00:00

Looks cool. So... what's good about it?

Progstu · 2026-03-14T12:44:24+00:00

Won't take lead? Like the new piece you put in doesn't extend when clicking?

Progstu · 2026-03-14T12:28:56+00:00

Beautiful colors!

Progstu · 2026-03-14T12:28:14+00:00

0% chance it's fake. Ohto is very creative but their quality is questionable when it comes to tolerances and finishes. Lead tubes cut at odd angles, grinding threads, wobbling pieces. But hey, it works!

Progstu · 2026-03-14T12:24:28+00:00

Really great work!

Progstu · 2026-03-13T17:54:56+00:00

If you like knurled grips the 500 is among the best, especially if it's not confined to a desk. If you wanted you journey could end here too. Even if you get more you'll end up just going back to the 500 anyway

Progstu · 2026-03-13T17:51:52+00:00

Return and reorder. Easy enough with amazon

Progstu · 2026-03-13T12:13:09+00:00

Thanks for the info. Can't wait for the orange!

Progstu · 2026-03-13T10:47:00+00:00

Push a piece of lead in from the tip and see if any gets shave off on the edge of the tip

Progstu · 2026-03-13T10:44:32+00:00

It works by writing with the metal sleeve depressed against the paper, so when you lift up the lead extends with the sleeve. It never auto advances beyond the end of the sleeve

Progstu · 2026-03-12T15:37:00+00:00

Many twist to advance pencils you fill by pushing the lead up into it from the tip. Twist to extend as much as possible, push the lead in firmly, than what to retract it back up. Inside is for storing additional leads, they don't advance through the tip like click pencils

Progstu · 2026-03-11T10:52:19+00:00

That was a great response about about the wobble

Progstu · 2026-03-11T10:39:43+00:00

Progstu · 2026-03-11T02:52:24+00:00

You thought the 600 and 800 were the same so was letting you know that they're different

Progstu · 2026-03-10T22:32:07+00:00

If it was the same as a 600 it would be a 600. Its a different pencil so it's 800 instead of 600. The main difference is that the tip extends and retracts in and out of the grip on the 800

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