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I'm a student, so I write a lot, and the rOtring 600 mechanical pencil is incredible. I've not used a single genetic #2 pencil since I bought it last year, and
by eiiot 4y ago
I'm a student, so I write a lot, and the rOtring 600 mechanical pencil is incredible. I've not used a single genetic #2 pencil since I bought it last year, and I don't plan on using one ever again. The feel of the pencil is super solid, and rOtring also handles small lead sizes much better than any other brand I've used (especially .35mm) which means I rarely break my lead.
Other than the pencil, maybe my Peak Design everyday backpack? I got the v1 used on eBay for ~$100 and I've used it for maybe two years now. It's still a decently student-specific purchase, though.
- steve_adams_86 4y agoI use the same bag (also bought 2 years ago) and I'm not a student. It's great for transporting things to and from work, and I travel with it too. I suspect you'll find it useful for a while! It's so easy to organize for all kinds of trips. I love the dividers, and I generally feel way safer keeping electronics in that bag over others. Also, I bought a mechanical pencil (more specifically a lead holder, I guess) 20 years ago and I still have it and use it. They're such a great investment. Mine isn't rotring-nice, it's just a little blue staedtler thing, but it has been a great tool. It's essentially this one: https://www.staedtler.com/us/en/products/technical-drawing-instruments/technical-pens-drawing-ink/mars-technico-780-leadholder-m780/ https://www.staedtler.com/us/en/products/technical-drawing-i...
- ycombinete 4y agoI bought a 600 (0.5mm) recently, as well as a Uni Kuru Toga (0.7mm), with the automatically rotating lead.[0] The Kuru Toga’s point stays sharper than the rotring while I write, and always has the same edge. I wasn’t prepared for how well it’s “engine” works. It sits a bit more comfortably in my hand as well. Aesthetically I still prefer the rOtrings look, feel and weight. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_OXoxymeho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_OXoxymeho