0.5mm Mechanical Pencil Silver Series (925 25-05)

I got this pencil a few months back, and I'm finally here to give my review. I use this pencil as an artist, I have many pencils and I absolutely love metal pencils such as the graphgear 1000 series, and I decided to try this one out, more due to the aesthetics. When I received the pencil, I wasn't entirely sold on its packaging, it came in a plastic pencil holder, not like a bag, but just a single pencil holder. That aside the pencil looked amazing! It came with some lead but unfortunately the lead broke during shipping, I did replace the lead with my own and it took it great! First Impressions The pencil was, to my surprise, very light feeling, it was a bit hard for me to personally adjust to its weight as I expected something slightly less heavy than a graphgear, but man, once I got a feel for it it was amazing. The pencil writes very fast, almost like a ballpoint pen, it glides. And I love the lead hardness indicator! The pencil performs well under a light hand and a slightly heavier hand. The Barrel Tip The tip of the pencil is probably the only thing I could find a problem for, and if it wasn't for the poor shipping, it wouldn't be an issue at all. The tip is very elongated which is nice, it is to protect the lead, and also be helpful when using a ruler for straight lines, however, my pencil came with the tip slightly bent, which causes lead to break inside the barrel every so often. It wasn't a big deal, but it did become a bit expensive having to constantly put in lead every hour or so. I have tried to straighten it out but I don't want to put pressure on it as I fear it will break. But I find it easier to just use a single lead and only replace it when it inevitably breaks or is worn enough. But I do appreciate the barrel tip! For Sketching/Drawing This is honestly my favorite, go to pencil for anything, I write with this pencil, and more importantly (to me) I draw with it! The lightweight of the pencil helps me be mindful of my own pressure I put on it, so making lines has become very easy now, as well as the opacity of them! The feeling of this pencil on paper is top notch, as well as it's look! I can not stress enough how much this pencil makes you feel good about your projects! I have linked photos of art I made with this pencil! The Meh Aspects Finally where I talk about the things I don't really hate but don't like either, and I'll start with the grip. OH. MY. GOD. The grip is nice looking but it feels very uncomfortable. The grip is sticky and feels kinda fuzzy. It is an uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling, and due to the stickiness, it gets dirty really fast, and since the pencil is metal, I wouldn't recommend washing it with water for fear of the metal degrading. The last meh thing for me was that the pencil itself just gets dirty quickly, I keep my pencil in a pouch but lead and other objects continue to constantly dirty the pencil, It is very easy to clean with a cleaning wipe however! That is about it Final Thoughts If you want a pencil that looks nice, and makes you feel like you are very skilled in the project you are working on, this is the one. It's cheaper compared to other pencils such as the graphgear 1000 or the kuru toga advance, but it is very similar in quality! It writes and draws well, and for me, it is my go to pencil for everything. Do not let my negative points deter you from buying this pencil, because while it has its downs, there are so many ups!

I love this pencil. So much, that when I lost my old one (left it somewhere when traveling), I immediately knew I needed to get a new one. It feels amazing, it's nice and heavy, feels like the quality item that it is, and has never let me down. You do need to be a bit careful with it (so it may not be ideal for kids), as it's possible to bend the metal shroud around the tip of the emerging lead if you drop it on a hard surface tip-first. This pencil is my favorite writing instrument, and it's what I use for my daily planning, goal-setting, note-taking, and other things. I would suggest a separate eraser. The one on the pencil (under the cap) works great, but it's small, and while replacements can be found, they're not super cheap: Staedtler Mechanical Pencil Eraser Refill for Drafting Pencils 925 (92R) . Get a Staedtler Mars Stick Erasers (STD52850) instead. That thing is, for erasers, what this one is for pencils: a lovely and highly functional thing. Alternatives to this pencil: Staedtler 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil Night Blue Series (925 35-05) (the exact same pencil, except in a nice dark blue. I got the silver since it's easier to see (I don't wanna lose this thing again!) Staedtler Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm (925 05) (the cheaper, plastic version of this one; I say skip it. Metal is glorious!) Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.5mm Lead Size, Brushed Metal Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A) (also a good alternative, but I prefer the Staedtler... its just feels nicer to me). Uni Mechanical Pencil, Kuru Toga Roulette Model 0.5mm (I haven't tried this one yet, but feel that it's not as classy-looking). rOtring 600 0.5mm Silver Barrel Mechanical Pencil (1904445) . A lovely pencil, but at this point, I feel you're paying more for the name. I bought one, and it was nonfunctional. Eventually, I may try for another. While you can't go wrong with any of those excellent pencils, the Staedtler silver is my fave, and likely to remain so. At under about ten bucks, it's a great value, and a lovely and functional piece of art I love to use and keep around.

The Staedtler 2.0 mm Silver Series (925 25-20) is an all-metal mechanical pencil weighting 21 grams. The extra weight feels comfortable in my hand - better control. This pencil is quality built inside and out. I am amazed that Amazon is currently selling it for a little more than the Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm. 780BK which has a plastic barrel and weighs only 13 grams. I own both pencils. The Staedtler 2.0 mm Silver Series is a much better pencil then the Staedtler Mars 780. The Silver Series works more like a mechanical pencil then a lead holder. It does not have the big gaping jaws at the tip. It advances the lead a little bit at a time like a normal mechanical pencil. You can always grab the lead and quickly pull it to a much longer length if needed. The pencil has an adjustable lead hardness degree indicator. I only use the Staedtler Mars Carbon Leads with this pencil. It is the best 2.0 mm lead I have experienced. PROS: - All metal construction. This baby is solid yet comfortable. It should last for years. - Adjustable lead hardness degree indicator. - Lead width indicator is on the cap. - Beautiful design and finish. - Heavier than the plastic 2.0 mm pencils - weights 21 grams. - It also comes in the color blue Staedtler 2.0mm Mechanical Pencil Night Blue Series (925 35-20) CONS: - Does not work with the rotary lead sharpeners. - It advances the lead like a normal mechanical pencil rather than a lead holder. The speed of lead advancement may be an issue for some people.

By far the best mechanical pencil I've ever used. Buy it.

My second one for backup

Staedler 925 25-20 Silver Series 2mm Lead holder My first impression on opening the packaging was very positive. Beautiful appearance with VERY nice finish and graphics. Sturdy all metal construction with perfect weight, balance, and feel in my hand. The knurled texture is absolutely perfect. The lead hardness indicator is easy to read, easy to adjust, and locks very securely. This is the first 2mm lead holder that I have owned with an incremental lead advance and wasn’t sure that I was going to like it compared to the standard drop clutch. But after a few minutes of use I am sold. The “click” advance works really well. After 30 seconds of use I was convinced that this was the greatest lead hold I had ever used. And then things took a turn for the worse…. The problem is, (and this is a major problem), the diameter of the pencil is too large to fit into the Staedler pointer. In fact, it is too large to fit into any pointer that I can find. Also, the clutch is not strong enough to prevent the lead from slipping when attempting to sharpen the lead with a bladed pointer. The only way to point the lead is with a piece of sand paper or by extending about 1½” and then use the rotary lead pointer. Either option being a bit of a hassle. (I was able to overcome the pointer issues by reaming out the plastic barrel on my pointer with a 23/64” drill bit. The pencil now fits perfectly of I have zero complaints – but Staedler really needs to sell a pointer to go along with this pencil). Pros: First rate quality, finish and graphic Sturdy all metal construction The weight, balance, and feel of the knurled texture is absolutely perfect Lead hardness indicator is easy to read, easy to adjust, and locks very securely. Cons: The outside diameter is too large to fit into a rotary lead pointer The clutch is not strong enough to use a bladed pointer Staedler needs to offer a lead pointer that is compatible pencil

I was looking for a good 0.7mm mechanical pencil because all my quality pencils are in 0.5mm. This did not disappoint. The grip is a very fine knurling that really grips to your hand unlike any other pencil I've used. The weight of it is fantastic and its appearance is fancy. The eraser is even smaller than most mechanical pencils, but that shouldn't be a problem since you want to always be using external erasers anyway. Easy 5/5 for me.

Probably my new favorite pencil. I have tried quite a few ranging from $5-$120per. And for the price what you get beats some of the well known drafting pencils as far as build quality. Time will tell, but for the price i think you get more than what you pay for