Retro 51 HEX-O-MATIC - Silver Mechanical Pencil 0.7MM

Slightly lighter weight than a Rotring 600, but still comparable. Plastic insides but I don't think that should affect durability. The lead jam clearing pin stuck in the bottom of the eraser is a nice touch, but once you change erasers, if you ever do, you'll have to transfer that pin. The knurling on this is much closer--nearly identical--to the Rotring 600 than that on the TWSBI. I prefer the look and feel of this over the TWSBI but the Rotring 600 is still the clear winner over all three. Nevertheless, this pencil meets my need of having a Rotring 600 with a retractable point. Compared to the Pentel Graphgear 1000, this pencil seems much sturdier and certainly more traditional. I find the grip on the Graphgear 1000 to wobble perceptively which detracts from my enjoyment of using that pencil.

Probably better than the Rotring 600 OR 800. Better knurling than the 600's sandpaper feel and better because it has a retractable tip. It's even better than the 800 as both have retractable tips but the Retro has ZERO movement and feels VERY solid. You can't make the same claim for the 800's somewhat jittery tip. And the Rotring Pro is below all of these as it has the red plastic "joiner" piece right in the middle of the pencil making it less sturdy and prone to failure. So it's currently the nicest pencil of the bunch - in my opinion of course.

One of my favourite mechanical pencils. I own the rotring 600, rotring 800, Kaweco special brass and legendär brass mechanical pencils (all within similar price ranges or higher) and this Retro 51 Hexomatic is definitely a stand out. Haven't had any issues with graphite breaking or sliding (I use 2B graphite). Feels great in the hand. Really satisfying to write with. Feels like it's really well made and will last. Honestly want to buy another.

it is a cool looking and great writting pencil. But it never tell what exact size of its pencil lead for me to get the refill lead. Can someone answer my question?

I love the look of the product. It feels good in my hand and it works perfectly! I bought it for drafting, and it does a great job. I found myself carrying it around with a couple of fountain pens in my shirt pocket for those times when you really need a pencil!

After a number of months of usage, I am fed up with this pencil. As stated in one other review, the lead slides up consistency while writing. I have tried to lighten up on the amount of pressure used and have tired every 0.7mm lead product on the market with no luck. Not worth the money spent and I wish I have returned it before my time ran out.

It has a great feel to it as well as looking very cool, and it works very well too,it is the best mechanical pencil i have used.

You don’t need it and it broke with one drop from 3 ft so no

Bought this propelling pencil as left a Parker in a car I sold. Class design/carries "something" of the past as suggested in advertising, as does build quality. Furthermore choice of 0.7mm lead usage a good one as much less prone to breakage. Purchaser of my car returned the Parker, which is back in new car as Hexomatic is pencil of choice hence resides on my desk.

Amazing pencil! It writes really well and has zero play. I love that the tip retracts so I can bring it in my gear pouch without worrying about bending it. It’s really solid and built well. No issues and no lead breaks. Great grip on it and feels nice in the hand. Overall the best mechanical pencil I’ve used.

Very well manufactured, good balance and with retractable lead tube (pocket safe). Reminds me of the old Rotring 600 but not as heavy. The packaging was excellent and the box a work of art. If you are thinking of buying a mechanical pencil as a gift this is a great option to consider.

Great product, great service delivery

This is a rather expensive but very nice indulgence ! It has a nice weight to it and appears to be well made. A quality product in my opinion.