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Recently, however, I've received a $50 coupon for eBay that expires in the coming weeks, and because I forfeit any remaining funds on the coupon, I'm thinking of buying a Rotring 800+. difference between 800+ and 800?Edit: I use 0.7mm lead in case that makes a differenceRotring rapid pro is what I would recommend, I bought mine 2 years ago,and have used it almost every day. Most retailers, All content is the property of The Gentleman Stationer and Digital Divide Media, LLC and should not be reproduced without permission. As with everything in stationery, it depends on how you plan to use the pencil. All rights reserved.The Gentleman Stationer contains paid advertising, affiliate links, and paid/sponsored content (which will be plainly disclosed by a Disclaimer when featured).The Gentleman Stationer participates in the Pen Chalet, Appelboom, Etsy, Shareasale, eBay Partner Network, and Huckberry Affiliate Programs. I've heard issues of the 800's tip wobbling, but I'm wondering if the 800+ fixed this issue or not. I'm currently using a Rotring rapidpro that I carry with me for everyday use. !tl;dr rapid pro vs. rotring 800+?
i dont have a problem with lead breakage and i minimized the tip wobble by wrapping a layer of scotch around the gold tip so i never notice it.I've just ordered a rapid pro after some research and I can't seem to find anywhere how to retract the tip. I'm new to this subreddit but I've always been one to use the nicer end of writing utensils. I haven’t noticed it, personally, but YMMV if this is something that bothers you.A good mechanical pencil has its place in your writing kit, especially if you write small and annotate lots of books and documents, not to mention if you draft or draw. I'm a student who needs a pencil for everyday use. It is almost not noticiable, and in my case it doesn't affect me at all because I use my 800 for general writing (it may affect in psychollogic terms because is a 45usd pencil).
Some online reviewers have commented on “tip wiggle” with retractable mechanical pencils such as the Rotring 800. Despite Rotring having discontinued its coveted fountain pens, the mechanical pencils are still relatively easy to find. These are the most important features, which people e…
have you tried the 800 before?I have a 800 and I'm using it daily for almost 5 months and I'm loving it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts More or less everything in The retractable tip works by twisting the knurled mechanism at the end of the pencil.
On top of that, are there any differences between the 800+ and 800 besides the integrated stylus tip?Sorry for the long post and thank you all for your help! The design is amazing, is the most beautiful mechanical pencil I ever seen. How do you do this?New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castPress J to jump to the feed. Overall, I believe I prefer the balance of the slightly larger and longer Rotring 800, and the ability to retract the pipe for a more portable carry option.
Trying to decide between Rotring 600 vs 800. I finally decided to splurge a bit and picked up Rotring’s “deluxe” offering, the Rotring 800.If you’re a hardcore fan of the Rotring 600, the more expensive 800 doesn’t break much new ground. Rotring makes my favorite mechanical pencils, and it’s not a close call.
Yes, there is some tip wobbling, but it not makes your writing "terrible".
It also moves the retractable tip slightly which is new, but not entirely enjoyable.
Mechanical pencil lead doesn’t ghost or smear nearly as much as standard graphite, so I like to use it when I’m making notes in books that I plan to go back through later.
the rotring 800 retraction mechanism is way better, the pencil looks better, i like the sharper corners on the hexagonal body. I do not own a 800+ but I think there isn't any noticiable difference between both. From the sturdy, industrial design and the clean color scheme, Rotring writing instruments are well-built and great looking.
Soft tip glides smoothly and is compatible with all capacitive touchscreens.
Its hexagonal shape prevents the pencil from sliding off a tilted or smooth surface.
The Rotring 800 fits my hand better than the more slender 600.The big question is not whether the Rotring 800 is worth the money - $65 is more than a fair price for this pencil - it’s whether the Rotring 800 justifies a $33 premium over the Rotring 600.
I know for sure there is some difference in older models: the 600G model (pre-Stanford) had more metal pieces instead plastic and the last 800 model (before 2013 with closed cap eraser) some people say it don't have any tip wobble and half-click issues.i have both pencils.
The tool is made of metal and brass and feels very weighty. But there is 2 things that you should be aware: one is graphite breaking.
the rotring 800 retraction mechanism is way better, the pencil looks better, i like the sharper corners on the hexagonal body.