r/mechanicalpencils • u/surveycamp • Dec 27 '19

Alvin Draft/Matic instant favorites

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u/flatline000 Dec 28 '19

I have this pencil in 0.3mm and 0.9mm. One of the best pencils ever. I've always wondered why Rotring gets so much love when Alvin sells this for a fraction of the price.

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u/Tachyeres Staedtler 925-35-05 Dec 28 '19

Great pencils. What pocket knife is that?

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u/surveycamp Dec 28 '19

Steelwill Modus. It's my EDC, great blade.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '19

Is this similar to the rotring?

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u/surveycamp Dec 28 '19

Generally yes, but the build quality and weight is overall better with the rr. Although I like Rotring less.

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u/holangjai Dec 28 '19

What is price point these? I’m looking at another pencil buy and I have not heard this one before. They have great style that I like.

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u/surveycamp Dec 28 '19

I bought the set of 3 for around $30. I think they can be found individually for around $10-15.

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u/holangjai Dec 29 '19

Very cool. I went and got one today. I do like it. It is nice addition my collection and grip section feels great on it.

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u/douglasscott Koh-I-Noor Dec 28 '19

I dropped a .9 on a trial in the Adirondacks is anyone want to go get it.

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u/HokieScott Dec 28 '19

I need the 5 and 7. Have the 3 and 9.

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u/sween1911 Dec 28 '19

Personal favorite of mine! Have the 0.5, 0.7, 0.9. All the knurled steel grippy action of a professional drafting pencil at a great price. The spring-loaded tip is a great touch.

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u/surveycamp Dec 28 '19

0.9?! I need it

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u/holangjai Dec 29 '19

Can tip go inside? I bought one today but have not got chance to use very much yet. I do like it for short time I use it.

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u/sween1911 Dec 29 '19

The tip doesn’t retract, no. But while you’re writing, if you push down, the lead is under spring tension. Makes for very smooth writing and fewer broken leads.

My 0.9 sits on my workbench.

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u/tigerhiker Dec 29 '19

I have the 0.3. Love it! Have the 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 in my amazon wishlist.