tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post5687994192978086230..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Staedtler graphite 771 Mechanical Pencil ReviewKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-9643161989046420052021-02-20T09:58:14.544+13:002021-02-20T09:58:14.544+13:00I think relegating this specifically as a children...I think relegating this specifically as a children's pencil kind of misses its point a bit. Sure, it could be used as such, but this pencil would really shine in another kind of environment: A woodworking shop...perhaps even a metalworking shop.<br /><br />As such I certainly won't get one, but I could definitely see a lot of professionals and hobbyists making this their primary pencil inAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-37813321308042744622010-11-16T18:57:36.099+13:002010-11-16T18:57:36.099+13:00Rob, glad to be of service. There are several othe...Rob, glad to be of service. There are several other similarly large "learner" pencils. <br /><br />Dude, Mr Dave, or Dave are all fine by me :-) Good luck buddy.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-77326705173246953132010-11-16T18:46:04.276+13:002010-11-16T18:46:04.276+13:00Dude......or rather, Mr Dave, Thank You! I have b...Dude......or rather, Mr Dave, Thank You! I have been searching for a Big XXX pencil that would fit my large hand, and this is it...Note taking and writing homework assignments tends to cramp the hand, and I hope this will help. Best Regards, Rob St. Louis, MOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30983812268580030402010-10-05T12:12:48.863+13:002010-10-05T12:12:48.863+13:00I've used this pencil for a month now and thin...I've used this pencil for a month now and think that it's a great college pencil. My past semesters consisted of me constantly breaking leads of .7 and .5 mm pencils, but the 1.3mm has yet to break and lasts a long time. It's kind of bulky, though. If you hate breaking lead all the time, get this pencil! (I think the reason I break so much lead is that I used to write very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-86130029150009146202010-09-30T17:24:09.258+13:002010-09-30T17:24:09.258+13:00The one thing about Staedtler (and Lamy too, unfor...The one thing about Staedtler (and Lamy too, unfortunately) is that they often offer pencils with a very limited range of lead sizes. For instance this pencil only seems to be offered in 1.3mm-although I've used one and liked the grip, I wouldn't buy it because of the lead size. Another example is the Lamy Scribble.. why only .7 and 1.3? Okay I know why, but it would make such a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-773511301090747752009-05-15T14:01:00.000+12:002009-05-15T14:01:00.000+12:00Maybe there's an online pen store (cult pens, jet ...Maybe there's an online pen store (cult pens, jet pens etc.) that could use your expertise?<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-54782020080096550492009-05-14T20:48:00.000+12:002009-05-14T20:48:00.000+12:00For sure buddy, thats why I added the "all no obli...For sure buddy, thats why I added the "all no obligation free samples" bit. Ahh, but to dream of actually being offered sponsorship. Glory days!Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-85986595168190078012009-05-14T20:22:00.000+12:002009-05-14T20:22:00.000+12:00Sponsorship of course is always a double edged swo...Sponsorship of course is always a double edged sword - the word itself explains the problem - lack of neutrality. 2 1/2pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-49566182143147086962009-05-14T19:13:00.000+12:002009-05-14T19:13:00.000+12:00Ahhh, AJ, I live in hope that one day soon the CEO...Ahhh, AJ, I live in hope that one day soon the CEO of Mont Blanc will trip across this blog, be enraged that there is no Mont Blanc to compete with Parker Duofold or ST DuPont or Caran d'Ache and thus swamp me with his finest offerings, all no obligation free samples.<br /><br />In the meantime though, I must once again state my gratitude to those of you who have sent me a pencil or two, no Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-47254063623896194082009-05-14T15:55:00.000+12:002009-05-14T15:55:00.000+12:00Guys
Yr right, of course. Great to get all the fe...Guys<br /><br />Yr right, of course. Great to get all the feedback & points of view.<br /><br />If there's one though left in my head, it would be for Dave to get some sponsorship so he can get his hands on more product!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13038997186636794712009-05-12T13:22:00.000+12:002009-05-12T13:22:00.000+12:00Where can I buy one of these? I like it.Where can I buy one of these? I like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-14982470262164232842009-05-12T10:10:00.000+12:002009-05-12T10:10:00.000+12:00Hello AJ
No worries, my parade is still sunny and ...Hello AJ<br />No worries, my parade is still sunny and dry. I think Peter and 2 1/2P have said most of what I would have said. The only things I would add are that I try to cover all types of pencils as from time to time I struggle for inspiration and the mixture helps. Also a lot of people are interested in novelty pencils. Finally, the majority of people who declare pencil XYZ as the best ever Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-79460676316016893092009-05-12T06:58:00.000+12:002009-05-12T06:58:00.000+12:00Apart from anything else what's wrong with a littl...Apart from anything else what's wrong with a little fun now and then?Michael J Corryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780267551120349263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-55390946252763995822009-05-11T23:06:00.000+12:002009-05-11T23:06:00.000+12:00Not sure how a Zebra Tect2Way qualifies as a toy p...Not sure how a Zebra Tect2Way qualifies as a toy pencil - I have two of these and they are serious drafting pencils. I think it's worth considering that the pencil community is pretty small and Dave is catering to a World Wide readership here - something I also forget on occasion. 2 1/2pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-53466349076837202432009-05-11T21:31:00.000+12:002009-05-11T21:31:00.000+12:00AJ,
I think your phrasing is slightly out there. ...AJ,<br /><br />I think your phrasing is slightly out there. If I may, this is what I seem to be reading of your comment;<br />You don't want to see reviews of basic "economy" pencils, novelty items and pencils aimed at children.<br /><br />Now, while that's fair enough, I would say this;<br />Many of these economy pencils are under appreciated gems. <br />While I'm sure Dave would love to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-86662908768459848502009-05-11T19:35:00.000+12:002009-05-11T19:35:00.000+12:00- Staedtler graphite 77
- Staedtler Noris 763
- St...- Staedtler graphite 77<br />- Staedtler Noris 763<br />- Stabilo ‘s move easyergo<br />- The Bat<br />- Zebra Tect 2way<br />- Papermate Write Bros<br /><br />Don't get me wrong - I wasn't trying to rain on yr parade or anything. I was just thinking that if you are going to take the time to do decent reviews for pencil fans, why not chose something that someone might possibly aspire to own, not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-72503589076463079442009-05-11T12:21:00.000+12:002009-05-11T12:21:00.000+12:00Hello AJ. Well I'm glad you love the website, but ...Hello AJ. Well I'm glad you love the website, but before I reply properly, could you define "toy pencils" for me please.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-87559920348980542442009-05-11T11:55:00.000+12:002009-05-11T11:55:00.000+12:00Love yr website KD, but why do you insist on const...Love yr website KD, but why do you insist on constantly reviewing these toy pencils?<br /><br />:(<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-50657442053632902732009-05-10T21:47:00.000+12:002009-05-10T21:47:00.000+12:00Mine gets good use as a bold lined sketching tool ...Mine gets good use as a bold lined sketching tool but thats about as far as it goes.<br /><br />2 1/2pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-60143569590474462042009-05-10T19:28:00.000+12:002009-05-10T19:28:00.000+12:00Looks like a fun addition a collection, but not li...Looks like a fun addition a collection, but not like a practical drawing tool for an adult.B2-kunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431974279890454789noreply@blogger.com