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Anybody like pencils?
2006-02-20, 1:07 PM #1
If so, what thickness? I tend to use #2 as they're the most common, but I've been hearing good things about 2.5...anyone have any experience with them? As for brands, I prefer Dixon Ticonderoga.

[http://www.pencilrevolution.com/uploads/toml.jpg]

Word is that mechanical pencils are gaining popularity lately too, but I usually stay away from them. I've found that the regular wooden ones give a lot warmer line than the new mechanical ones. Thoughts?
2006-02-20, 1:08 PM #2
I SOOO Read that as "Anybody like p<genki>s?"
2006-02-20, 1:08 PM #3
* Inserts crude joke about having a large, thick pencil filled with lead *
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2006-02-20, 1:10 PM #4
For just writing stuff out or whatever, I'm a fan of mechanical pencils (despite not owning any). For art stuff, however, I'm liking these woodless graphite pencils I got. I don't really care about brand, but as for type, the only kind I really don't like are the super-light ones.
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2006-02-20, 1:20 PM #5
Mechanical pencils are for those who think they are hardcore.
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2006-02-20, 1:21 PM #6
I only like mechanical pencils. Preferably those made of metal. Although I have used some good HQ plastic ones, as well, but they weren't mine.

My current mechanical pencil is Pentel s445. It's all metal, and I know for a fact some people hate mech pencils like that, preferring some other material for a firm grip. However, I have been happy with this. It's nicely balanced, like a good sword, so it's not bothersome to use.
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2006-02-20, 1:28 PM #7
[http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/_images/blog/palm_warehouse/102407.jpg]

That's my favorite.

So comfy, strong as hell, and looks good. I have the 0.5mm variety.
2006-02-20, 1:29 PM #8
I stick with HB. Less faffing around with expensive pieces of carbon.
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2006-02-20, 1:29 PM #9
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2006-02-20, 1:30 PM #10
Me, I prefer the latest model from MetalStorm: the X-2000 CelluLite. It's got all the latest features, including retractible metal nib, laser sight, scope with 1500X zoom and a single-bullet thirty-ought-six clip with silver-plated titanium hull. It cost a bundle, but it's worth it. :rolleyes:
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2006-02-20, 2:59 PM #11
.3mm pencils are amazing for drawing. Not so great for shading.

I stick with my .5mm variety standard issue walmart pencil. Beautiful stuff.
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2006-02-20, 3:02 PM #12
standard HB pencils are the best and most versitile.

H's suck, and Darker B pencils can be messy.
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2006-02-20, 3:12 PM #13
I pretty much like any mechanical pencil
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2006-02-20, 3:43 PM #14
Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils are the bestestestttt. Actually I don't really care about brand just as long as they're not mechanical pencils.

Mechanical pencil points have a strange tendency to break on me and are generally inferior quality lead.
2006-02-20, 4:04 PM #15
Bic mechanicals. I'm too lazy to buy a pencil sharpener so I switched to mechanical (and bics are the cheapest).
2006-02-20, 4:43 PM #16
Pentel Quicker Clicker:

[http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0007251206467_LG.jpg]

Best mechanical pencil ever.
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2006-02-20, 6:56 PM #17
I like mechanicals. No sharpening required. But the erasers often suck and come loose, which drives me bonkers.
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2006-02-20, 6:59 PM #18
use the quicker clicker, chew. erasers are great and are held in by a little metal clip that makes sure they don't come out (and means you can use far more then a normal mech by moving it up and you wear it down), and are replaceable. i've never had trouble finding replacement,s either, they're sold everywhere.
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2006-02-20, 7:10 PM #19
[QUOTE=Noble Outlaw]Pentel Quicker Clicker:

[http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0007251206467_LG.jpg]

Best mechanical pencil ever.[/QUOTE]


Gahh! My fevorite pencil! But they stopped selling them here. :(
2006-02-20, 7:39 PM #20
I use the standard, wooden #2 generic pencils. I don't like the shaved wood that feels too smooth. When writing, it doesn't have enough darkness in comparison to coarse, for lack of a better word, shaved wood.
2006-02-20, 7:41 PM #21
Originally posted by JDKNITE188:
I don't like the shaved wood that feels too smooth.



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2006-02-20, 8:04 PM #22
Mecanical pencil, .3mm, 2H leads. Nothing is better.

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