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Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by Brajeshwar »

kstrauser wrote: post #4

That's a very nice pen and I get the appeal. However, I've recently discovered Uni Jetstream pens, and I don't see ever buying anything else. There are nicer pen bodies out there but I've never used a pen that does a better job of putting ink on paper, reliably, every time, without ever skipping in the slightest, not requiring any significant pressure, working on every kind of paper, and drying instantly. For me, it…

I agree that, even though the Uni Pens write well, they look a tad uglier than their counterparts. I like rOtring’s heavier feel. I write with a fountain pen at most times when I’m at my desk but I always carry much simpler gel/ball pens. My daughters and I have settled on all sorts of rOtring and we are loving it.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by cobalt »

kstrauser wrote: post #4

That's a very nice pen and I get the appeal. However, I've recently discovered Uni Jetstream pens, and I don't see ever buying anything else. There are nicer pen bodies out there but I've never used a pen that does a better job of putting ink on paper, reliably, every time, without ever skipping in the slightest, not requiring any significant pressure, working on every kind of paper, and drying instantly. For me, it…

have you tried pentel EnerGel?

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by kstrauser »

anthonyko wrote: post #10
kstrauser wrote: post #4

That's a very nice pen and I get the appeal. However, I've recently discovered Uni Jetstream pens, and I don't see ever buying anything else. There are nicer pen bodies out there but I've never used a pen that does a better job of putting ink on paper, reliably, every time, without ever skipping in the slightest, not requiring any significant pressure, working on every kind of paper, and drying instantly. For me, it…

Also a big fan of the Uniball, perviously was using Signo DXs, but have switched over to the Uniball One. I think that slightly thicker barrel helps with my handwriting. Also love the wire pocket clip. https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-One-F-Gel-Pen-0.5-mm-Faded-... I do like the Rotring pencils over the pens, but still prefer Uni as I feel less bad about losing a Uni Kuru as it is cheaper and still has knurled grip.…

Those are very nice! I like the Uni Jetstream RT: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Jetstream-RT-Ballpoint-Pen-...

It feels really nice to write with. I also have a Kuru Toga I picked up at a neat little stationery store on vacation, but I was reminded when I got home that I don't care for writing with pencils. Should that change, there it is waiting for me.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by kstrauser »

cobalt wrote: post #12
kstrauser wrote: post #4

That's a very nice pen and I get the appeal. However, I've recently discovered Uni Jetstream pens, and I don't see ever buying anything else. There are nicer pen bodies out there but I've never used a pen that does a better job of putting ink on paper, reliably, every time, without ever skipping in the slightest, not requiring any significant pressure, working on every kind of paper, and drying instantly. For me, it…

have you tried pentel EnerGel?

I haven’t! Tell me what you think about it.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by hanief »

I'd like to try this, but it is quite expensive compared to Zebra Sarasa or Pentel Energel. The metal body is interesting, I wonder how different is the weight and feel to pens with plastic body.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by elromulous »

xz18r wrote: post #14

I have a 600 and 800 mechanical pencil. Love them, the feel can’t be beat - only by the (significantly cheaper) Pentel Graphgear 1000.

Love the rotring pencils.

If you haven't already, give the Alvin Draft/Matic a try, imho it's up there along with them.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by bobek »

xz18r wrote: post #14

I have a 600 and 800 mechanical pencil. Love them, the feel can’t be beat - only by the (significantly cheaper) Pentel Graphgear 1000.

Love Pentel Graphear 1000, have multiple distributed throughout the house/workshop and backpacks :)

The other I really like is UNI Kuru Toga, the plastic one (shrug). The twist mechanism actually works; it is slightly wider thus more comfortable (for me) for longer writing sessions.

Re: Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

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Post by prpl »

xz18r wrote: post #14

I have a 600 and 800 mechanical pencil. Love them, the feel can’t be beat - only by the (significantly cheaper) Pentel Graphgear 1000.

Graphgear 500 is also excellent, though without a retractable tip. I think those who like the grip of a rotring would prefer it over the 1000.
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