What do you like about the Metro that you want out of a mech pencil? If you're using mostly print or short strokes, I'd still suggest a Kuru Toga starter set or a Pipe Slide, if you like a retractable sleeve.
What do you like about the Metro that you want out of a mech pencil? If you're using mostly print or short strokes, I'd still suggest a Kuru Toga starter set or a Pipe Slide, if you like a retractable sleeve.
There's nothing about the Metro that I particularly love. It was more of a question of "What should my first basic mechanical pencil be?". It seems like everyone has a Metro in their collection, so what is a "must have" for mechanical pencils?
My favourite is the Staedtler 780c clutch pencil, inexpensive at around £6/$8, uses a 2mm lead and is superbly made. Pencil has a built in sharpener.
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thanks to this thread I have a Parker Mechanical pencil coming my way from ebay.
you people are mean
I think for writing notes with the 780 I will try either the 2B lead or 4B lead. I will pick one up Friday. Office Max has them in stock.
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If it is not too late I would buy the lead refill pack with HB or 2H leads. The B+ leads could be too soft for general notetaking although perfect for drawing.
Some people buy more that one pencil, the lead refill pack includes a replacement 'end button' in different colors so that you can quickly see which pencil has your preferred lead.View attachment 690741
Thanks for the tip. I already have the pencil. It came with 2H leads which I find to be way too hard. I can just barely see the writing. I'm glad you mentioned the B series may be too soft. I could not decide between the 2B and the 4B. I did end up ordering a pack of 2B. I was afraid the 4B may be too soft.