I’m a pretty easy-going fellow, I don’t obsess about things and I’m quite modest… Just ask my wife. All things considered, I do have some standards when it comes to writing instruments however. For example, if you are looking for a cheap, unpretentious pen, you can do no wrong with a ubiquitous Mont Blanc Meisterstück.
Whenever I look for fine writing instruments, I prefer to buy pens and pencils made in either Germany or Japan. The attention to detail and excellent manufacturing mechanisms in place in those two countries mean that you get a superior product every time. When you buy a pencil from a German company, manufactured in Japan, it’s pretty much guaranteed that writing bliss is only moments away: the Staedtler Integrity 9505 mechanical pencil is a case in point.
Now Dave on his blog, Dave’s Mechanical Pencils, did not give the Staedtler high marks, much in part because he had a breakage factor. He did however write up a very thorough review, so I’m not going to elaborate on this pencil by doing my own. But, I will mention that during my own testing I had very few breakage issues, less so than with other pencils, so I guess it all depends upon how you prefer to write. My touch is light as a feather. Until next time my friends…
It’s nice to know that I’m not the only person with exacting standards for writing instruments.
My standards are pretty low, Caran d’Ache Varius Ivanhoe or a Conway Stewart Nelson pencil anyone? LOL, I love talking to the Bic crowd.
/me puts down purple crayon and looks up with confused expression
I just found a Faber Castell copy of this mechanical pencil, Grip Max 1371. Pretty good for the price. I use Pilot Eno 4B lead in it and have no issue with breakage. There is no lead wobble at all due to them double clutch, and its light due to its plastic build. Recommended. They are no more being produced I believe so while there are still some in the market go and get one…. or two!