rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil | 0.7 mm | Silver All-Metal Body Propelling Pencil | Non-Slip Knurled Grip & Hexagonal Barrel

I am really happy with it so far, although it’s much smaller than i previously thought. Insides are mostly plastic, while everything else is metal. Didn’t have any issues with dropping it and braking a tip, you just gotta be careful. Doesn’t shake, etc, makes satisfying click noise when extending a lead. Just feels really industrial and like a real engineering tool, which i think, it is. Clip is removable, although i enjoy using it so it stays on. Oh and also, a rubber is really really tiny, and as i understand, expensive, so just better use a separate rubber. I think that is pretty much everything important here.

Lovely pencil. Reassuringly weighty in your hand and the knurliing makes it easy to grip. Had this for a few months now and no problems so far.

A quality product with great balance, weight and feel. Among this mechanical pencil type, I prefer the Pental Graphgear 1000 the most. This is for overall balance, size and grip. The 600 is extremely viable and no reason not to love this pencil.

Love this pencil. Design, comfort and grip all perfect.

The everlasting search to find the perfect pencil has found me here. It is not perfect but it is good. The weight is heavier than an average mechanical pencil but not so heavy it becomes tiresome. It is sturdy but has the flaw of an exposed fragile tip. Surely they could develop some kind of protector and not expect people to fork out for the doubley expensive retractable 800 series. The clip can be removed with a little brute force. The grip is excellent, the best I've seen so far. When using the 600, I forget about it and the writing/drawing takes the forefront of concentration- that's why I tried the 600- to move away from repetitive sharpening/lead pointing. Even though this is an old design, it doesn't have any retro appeal to me and is modern in appearance. The selling point that the hexagonal body will prevent the pencil sliding off is somewhat of a stretch, unless the surface is practically flat anyway. There is no rattling unless spare leads are kept in the body; there is no movement or play in the tip, so it's a solid writer/draughter. It is the pencil of the moment for me, but how long its charm will last, I don't know. A solid 4/5

UPDATE January 2026: I’m redoing this review to emphasize that this is quite literally the best pencil I have ever written with. I’ve used many mechanical pencils over the years, but the rOtring 600 is in a league of its own. The first thing you notice is the weight; it’s heavy and feels incredibly high-quality in the hand. Despite the weight, it fits into the hand nicely and easily, making long writing or sketching sessions comfortable. It glides across the paper with zero friction. I have no faults to mention regarding its performance. The durability is top-notch—this is a professional tool, and that is exactly what you are paying for. My only advice is to wait for a deal, as it is absolutely worth the investment when the price drops.

Great pencil—perfect for engineers! Durable and precise.

So comfortable in the hand and less seems to last longer than in other pencils

Llevo detrás de este material desde que adquirí el Rotring 600 (bolígrafo). Me parecen materiales de una calidad increíble, prácticamente entero de metal, respuesta táctil perfecta. La ergonomía es increíble, no cansa la mano y se siente muy cómodo al escribir y dibujar. Además son utensilios que duran años y años sin presentar problemas. Opté por este modelo por la calidad y durabilidad, desde que tengo este portaminas, y el bolígrafo, no he usado nada más para mis trabajos. Altamente recomendable.

As a student who takes notes by hand and uses pencils all the time at work, this is a beauty. I was looking for a nice, high quality mechanical pencil that I could use for a long time. I much prefer 0.5mm diameter leaded pencils for their crisper, cleaner writing ability, but my heavy-handed writing style meant I was frequently breaking the leads and wasting money. This pencil solves both those issues. The weight is perfect, feeling more like a nice, full-metal pen than a pencil, and the weight allows me to lighten up on my pressure while still delivering a legible line. I've gotten numerous compliments on it when I lend it to people, and I'm not too worried about losing it either due to its reasonably low price. The erasers are smooth, dense, and very efficient at removing marks without leaving too many tiny shavings to brush off. The shavings typically roll up well and are easily picked up after. Enough rambling, here's a list: Pros: - Full metal construction means a very solid feel - Knurled metal barrel is very tactile and allows a good grip even when hands get sweaty - Black powdercoated exterior is resistant to scratches (I even put this in the same pocket as my keys - no scratches yet!) - Eraser is great, easily removing marks without leaving tiny shavings on the paper - Eraser holder easily slides in and out, but doesn't clamp the eraser when removed, making adjusting the length easy and quick - Eraser can be used easily, with pressure, without extending the leads further - Rotating lead hardness marker means you never have to guess which lead is in your pencil - Clip is firm and easily holds on to your shirt or coat pocket, meaning it won't fall out if you lean over - Inside barrel is aluminum (not plated), and holds a lot of lead, so you can leave the refill container at home - Black powdercoated surface looks professional and would fit in even in the most formal of workplaces Cons: - From what I've heard, the extended silver tip on the end is easily broken if the pencil is dropped - Lending this out can be dangerous, people won't want to give it back! Overall, I'm extremely happy with this pencil. rOtring has transformed the pencil from a tool used by high schoolers into a writing utensil that you can be proud to carry, as it looks professional and feels the part as well. rOtring has earned a customer for life with this tool. I can't recommend it enough.

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Fantástico, lapicero de gran calidad, elegante en diseño, pesado, metálico. Incluso la mina que traes es de muy buena calidad.

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