tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post989694256617711382..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Caran d’Ache Fixpencil Mechanical Pencil ReviewKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-77224968992521924402014-06-09T15:05:29.898+12:002014-06-09T15:05:29.898+12:00I have a Caran d'Ache 844, and the tip has bec...I have a Caran d'Ache 844, and the tip has become loose - actually the entire inside mechanism moves up and down inside the shaft. Cliff mentioned a manual (perhaps for the Fixpencil), but I can't seem to find one for the 844 (mine didn't come with one). Can the 844 be tightened? or taken apart?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-82203096602107620512010-10-31T16:38:46.079+13:002010-10-31T16:38:46.079+13:00Gunther mentioned "there is no sleeve, just a...Gunther mentioned "there is no sleeve, just a 3 mm chrom-plated cone (not spring-mounted) that guides the lead". My version 844 0.7mm (gunther mentions 884) which I purchased in 2009 has a 6mm cone but also has a retractable 3mm sleeve. The eraser is very difficult to get at because of the tight, slippery steel button. Rock solid - I can shake it, or tap it vigorously with absolutely noAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30034763207767774732010-04-18T07:34:54.087+12:002010-04-18T07:34:54.087+12:00I have a Caran d'Ache #25 fixpencil with 2mm l...I have a Caran d'Ache #25 fixpencil with 2mm leads. Bought it new about 1962. Still works perfectly, but shows slight wear after fifty years. Has a built in calendar which matches the day of the week with days of the month. Can be reset to get a match each month. The sharpener cap enables very thick lines or very fine. Unless you lose it, it is the only pencil you will ever need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-40039990785261689132009-12-18T07:14:09.175+13:002009-12-18T07:14:09.175+13:00Recently I bought the new version of this pen, the...Recently I bought the new version of this pen, the "844" Gunther mentioned. Mine rattles as well, but not too loud, and the rattle is not caused by the top button. I ordered the yellow version, as it looked happy and friendly on the web site, but I should have used my brain and realised that "fluo yellow" means fluorescent. I was expecting a happy yellow and was quite shocked memmhttp://bleistift.memm.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-68369764657895089762008-12-20T07:38:00.000+13:002008-12-20T07:38:00.000+13:00About 10 years ago I was on an international fligh...About 10 years ago I was on an international flight (the airline was LAN Chile) and they were offering items for sale duty-free.<BR/><BR/>I looked at the list and saw they had a Caran d'Ache pen set. It was quite inexpensive, so I bought one.<BR/><BR/>It consisted of a pen and pencil that looked much like this, except that the pencil is 2 mm.<BR/><BR/>I have other pens and pencils that I prefer, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13148401530867134072008-04-20T12:34:00.000+12:002008-04-20T12:34:00.000+12:00Hi there,Well, I'm not sure but it looks like ther...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm not sure but it looks like there is a small confusion for some users between those who call a "Fixpencil" what seems to be actually sold as an "Office Classic" (see below for an example, you can click on the pic to enlarge) :<BR/><BR/>http://www.skripta-paris.com/fr/rech_result_2280.html,Cad=a7d1ec67c1495155e4a272ae91e52c5f<BR/><BR/>Note that the website above exists Pascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755137916271548004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-11622694011548302172008-04-12T16:21:00.000+12:002008-04-12T16:21:00.000+12:00Hi Cliff - I checked the tiny litle instruction sh...Hi Cliff - I checked the tiny litle instruction sheet that came with my Fixpencil and there is not mention of this adjustable system. Would you be able to scan and email me a copy of the instructions? - email address is up in the blog header.<BR/>Thanks either way.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-51019153565505023222008-04-10T04:14:00.000+12:002008-04-10T04:14:00.000+12:00It is actually in the instruction manual that come...It is actually in the instruction manual that comes with the pencil! I found a new one on ebay and it just arrived.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054545551692579794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-27180103081723950762008-02-11T17:36:00.000+13:002008-02-11T17:36:00.000+13:00Hi CliffI haven't seen Cd'A advertise this adjusta...Hi Cliff<BR/>I haven't seen Cd'A advertise this adjustability. Did you see it written somewhere or just figure it yourself?Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-70488111423737291562008-02-10T11:05:00.000+13:002008-02-10T11:05:00.000+13:00I had one of these, it was my favorite pencil ever...I had one of these, it was my favorite pencil ever, then I dropped it in an extremely unlikely tip-first fashion, causing the tip to bend such that lead will not advance through it. <BR/><BR/>I like using pencils that have some type of shock-absorbtion system in their tips. One thing your post doesn't point out is that this has a shock absorbtion system which is actually adjustable - if you Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054545551692579794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-31763182748557248912008-01-09T14:40:00.000+13:002008-01-09T14:40:00.000+13:00I have an extra .5 that I can sell.You can contact...I have an extra .5 that I can sell.<BR/>You can contact me back-channel -<BR/>mp3@parker75.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-33809540270359614932008-01-03T03:25:00.000+13:002008-01-03T03:25:00.000+13:00argh where can i get caran d'ache .5mm pencil :(!argh where can i get caran d'ache .5mm pencil :(!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-74336429252921713042007-10-24T17:32:00.000+13:002007-10-24T17:32:00.000+13:00Does anyone know where this .5 mm Fixpencil can st...Does anyone know where this .5 mm Fixpencil can still be purchased? I have one and love it and want more. Thanks.mzrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042656751100095057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-35134338808334421302007-08-10T20:53:00.000+12:002007-08-10T20:53:00.000+12:00The new version is called the Caran d'Ache Fixpenc...The new version is called the Caran d'Ache Fixpencil 22.288Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-16223188129650840852007-08-10T20:50:00.000+12:002007-08-10T20:50:00.000+12:00I just bought the 2 mm version of this as I am a c...I just bought the 2 mm version of this as I am a cartoonist. Its a great pencil and the built in lead sharpener in the cap (red plastic) is very handy. Mine doesn't rattle at all. I guess being a clutch pencil and holding thicker lead makes a lot of difference there. Just about to buy a copic graphic design pencil which holds a 6 mm lead. Looks amazing and the built quality is second to none.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-61493208213013408102007-08-09T15:46:00.000+12:002007-08-09T15:46:00.000+12:00I have this same pencil. I think it's great. They ...I have this same pencil. I think it's great. They don't make it any more.Steve Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337543179456172678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-2823622141621072012007-08-01T22:33:00.000+12:002007-08-01T22:33:00.000+12:00Yesterday I have bought a new 0.7 Caran d'Ache Fix...Yesterday I have bought a new 0.7 Caran d'Ache Fixpencil. It is named "884 CARAN D'ACHE 0.7 mm SWISS MADE", has a length of 130 mm and weighs 15 g. The clip seems to be held in position by some kind of detent but I haven't examined it closer yet (I was not able to slide the clip). Unfortunately the pencil's tip is not designed as the one in the review; there is no sleeve, just a 3 mm chrom-platedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-25985449830326130652007-04-29T12:02:00.000+12:002007-04-29T12:02:00.000+12:00This model is definitely an older version, the mod...This model is definitely an older version, the modern ones don't even have a nose nor a sleeve like yours. The thing I hate about these pencils is that they are too short, it they were the same size as a Fixpencil 77 (2mm) it would have been a great pencil, a grip enhanced like the ones on the 2mm would have been a great addition.Pedro Figuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917180117987112432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-610729351947285932007-03-30T18:02:00.000+12:002007-03-30T18:02:00.000+12:00Well I'm sure it would make a nice addition to any...Well I'm sure it would make a nice addition to any collection. <BR/><BR/>Hmmmmm, I'm not sure its possible to have a collection thats too Pentel-heavy! :)Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-66214595722524355362007-03-30T12:29:00.000+12:002007-03-30T12:29:00.000+12:00Hm, my set of pencils has become a bit Pentel-heav...Hm, my set of pencils has become a bit Pentel-heavy lately (GraphGear 1000, some Sharps, and bunch of Fortes). Perhaps this would make a nice addition...awblockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843900712652109755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-13823014726163454512007-03-28T17:49:00.000+12:002007-03-28T17:49:00.000+12:00Hey thanks for the comment. I'd completely forgott...Hey thanks for the comment. I'd completely forgotten about the Fixpencil stamp, i should have mentioned it in the review.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-88459793570585829452007-03-28T12:48:00.000+12:002007-03-28T12:48:00.000+12:00Thanks for the review. This is the only mechanical...Thanks for the review. <BR/><BR/>This is the only mechanical pencil I'm aware of that has been commemorated by a national post office with a <A HREF="http://www.swisspost.ch/en/ph_lupe_02_2005_fixpencil.pdf" REL="nofollow">stamp</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com