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

I work in a technical field and have used the disposable BICs since I was a student. I must have thrown out hundreds of them. Sometimes they write well for a while, and they can be refilled, but the individual pencils usually don't last that long. Often they lose their ability to hold the lead firmly in the pipe, so the lead just slides back into the pencil when you try to write. I have always used 0.7mm leads because the 0.5mm leads tend to break easily in the BICs. I transitioned to fountain pens around the pandemic and love writing with them. But sometimes a pencil is the right tool - especially when you want to erase stuff. So recently I went down the pencil rabbit hole. In addition to the Staedtler 925 25-05, I tried a few others like the Pentel GraphGear 500, the Pentel P205, and the Staedtler Mars lead holder. I enjoy all of them, but the Staedtler 925 25-05 is my favorite at the moment. The metal construction feels solid in hand but not heavy. The grip area and the knurling feel just right to me. I enjoy being able to write reliably with 0.5mm leads. The long drafting-style pipe keeps the lead from breaking very often. The lead advancing mechanism and clutch feel very steady. I keep this pencil at home because it's a kind of a luxury pencil for me. Though in reality it costs about as much as a Pilot Kakuno, which is one of the least expensive entry-level fountain pens (but still awesome). I am using Pentel Super Hi-Polymer leads. I also started using separate erasers (Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser) and reserve the built-in eraser for quick touch-ups to avoid wearing it down too quickly. The P205 grip area feels a bit too narrow to me. The Mars lead holder is extremely cool, but I find myself wanting to sharpen it frequently and making a big graphite mess when I use the built-in sharpener. I'd recommend trying the GraphGear 500 if the Staedtler 925 seems too costly; it's got a plastic barrel but the writing experience and quality are almost as good for about half the price. One minor nitpick is that, in the course of writing, I somehow tend to unscrew the grip from the barrel enough that the lead indicator becomes free to move around. The indicator is not very meaningful to me because I don't deviate from HB lead. But if you do make use of it, maybe make sure the grip is tight before you put it down and pick up another pencil.

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.

Background: I am a university student pursuing a major in computer science. I am no draftsman, and certainly not an artist. However, while taking an scantron exam in a macroeconomics course, I suffered the breakage of not one, not two, but three writing implements. My go-to pencil, a simple Papermate mechanical, had developed hairline cracks in the barrel over its three-month career, and finally give way under my grip, shattering into small pieces with an audible "crunch". Producing my fallback, a wooden pencil of the same brand, I continued. That one decided to snap in half after a few minutes of intense bubble filling. Finally, I resorted to a grimy, unbranded pencil missing its eraser holder which I immediately broke the tip off of. When I rose to repoint it, the torque exerted upon the body by the mechanical sharpener literally sheared the pencil in half lengthwise. Severely disappointed in my tools, I finished the test with the stub of the second pencil. My resolution: NEVER AGAIN. I set out in search of a graphite-holdy stick thing of higher quality. A friend of mine (an art student) had recently purchased a Uni Kuru Toga Roulette and recommended it to me, but, despite the admittedly solid construction, I decided that its metal grip assembly was NOT ENOUGH. I needed something MORE SOLID. I needed something made ENTIRELY OUT OF METAL. I turned to Amazon, and entered "metal mechanical pencil" into the search box. The Pentel GraphGear 1000 seemed a good choice, but reports that the retractable tip was prone to developing a wobble turned me away. The Rotring 600 was a bit out of my price range. However, the minimalistic, elegant design of this pencil coupled with its reasonable price tag (some $13.00 U.S. at the time of purchase) caught my eye from the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" section of the page, and I bit. I recognized the Staedtler brand from a Mars Lumograph wooden pencil I had once borrowed and found quite impressive. After scouring the available reviews, I pulled the trigger on the 0.9mm model. I'm glad I did. As it turns out, this is one serious pencil. Despite some prominent drawbacks, the Staedtler 925 25 is a glorious tool truly worthy of a five-star rating. The Good: + The pencil is constructed almost entirely from aluminum alloy, with the only exceptions being the chromed steel tip, lead hardness indicator collar, and removable clip, the plastic lead chamber, and the entirely brass clutch assembly. + The grip is well-suited to my tastes. The flat-point knurling, while it provides ample friction to prevent slippage, doesn't feel in any way sharp or uncomfortably abrasive when held. On the contrary, it is actually quite pleasant to the touch, and remains comfortable even after extended periods of writing. I would compare the texture to 2500 grit sandpaper. + Balance and weight are spot-on. This almost entirely aluminum pencil has a bit more heft to it than a run-of-the-mill plastic mechanical, but is not at all cumbersome. The center of gravity is about 10mm forward of the tool's midpoint. This works well for me as I tend to grip pencils higher up the barrel than most. However, it might feel unpleasant to others. + This pencil is manufactured in Japan, and it shows. It sports tight tolerances, and all its pieces are joined together well with no flex, wobble, or rattles to speak of. The threads are well-cut. All parts save the lead chamber, clip, and hardness indicator collar appear to have been CNC machined. Advancing the lead produces a sharp, tactile, and very satisfying "click". It looks and feels like much like a surgical instrument, although, given the plastic lead chamber, it might not be a wise idea to throw it in an autoclave. In terms of feel and build quality, this is to a Papermate what a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard is to one that comes bundled with a Hewlett-Packard purchased at Best Buy. + I've owned this pencil for approximately two months, and I have NEVER ONCE broken the lead while writing. This may also have much to do with the 0.9mm lead diameter and the Pentel Super Hi-Polymer graphite I choose to feed it with, but is nonetheless a very impressive feat. + Does not snap in half during exams The Not-So-Good: - As with most all drafting pencils, the Staedtler 925 25 series is furnished with a frustratingly small eraser which is intended only for use in a pinch. It will be consumed alarmingly quickly with even occasional use, and replacements are very expensive. This pencil is clearly meant to be used in conjunction with a standalone eraser, which customers intending to use this implement for general writing rather than drafting or drawing will probably dislike. - I find that the shiny chrome accents, while ultimately tasteful, detract from the aesthetic appeal of the pencil and make it appear less professional. I would have preferred those parts to have been fashioned instead from the same grey anodized aluminum as the end cap and grip. It would still provide some contrast with the pearlescent barrel, but look much less flashy and distracting. - As others have noted, the knurling on the grip tends to dirty quickly and is very difficult to clean. This does not impair the function of the tool or the ability of the grip to be gripped, but does present a minor annoyance. - While less expensive than many other drafting mechanicals and reasonably priced given what you get in return, the Staedtler 925 25 is a bit of an investment for a pencil. For roughly the same cost of one of these, a dozen Pilot G2 pencils may be had. Then again, it's only a third of the price of a Rotring 800. - Like any other piece of overengineered equipment, extensive use of the Staedtler 925 25 may lead to uncontrollable bouts of egotism and overconfidence. It can take me some effort to remind myself that one's value is determined by content of their character, not the pencil they wield.

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!

Consider this rating more of a 3.75. The Good: -The pencil looks fantastic. The metal barrel has a great, pearlescent finish, the chrome trim is tasteful, and the overall design is very sleek and distinct from the Rotring 600/Rapidomatic/Draftmatic look. The conical section at the tip looks great. It's nice that it's cold to the touch. -The aluminum barrel is very thick. The walls look about 2 or 3 mm in diameter all the way through. I don't think this will be denting or deforming easily. The grip section is also made of thick metal. -The lead advance mechanism is solid and consistent. It makes a very satisfying, very clean click. The amount of lead it advances is just right -The knurling feels good. It's a bit on the smooth side for me, but still very good. The ring indents add for a bit of interesting texture and appearance and make it grippier. The grip also has a great diameter--small, yet comfortable. -The tip is very durable for a drafting pencil. I've dropped it on the sleeve a few times already, and it hasn't bent in the slightest. Impressive. -That being said, replacement tips are readily available online for less than two bucks. -The clip is strong and removable. -It's not as heavy as I expected. In fact, it's quite light, which is kind of nice when writing for prolonged periods. The Bad: -The eraser cap doesn't feel affixed too tightly. It isn't confidence inspiring. It's also a different finish from the barrel and a little clumsy looking. -There is way too much rattling from the eraser cap hitting the sides of the barrel. It's audible and flat out cheap feeling. I fixed it by wrapping a little masking tape around the top of the outside of the lead reservoir, but I shouldn't have to do that for a pencil this expensive. -At least for me, it feels like the conical section between the grip and the sleeve is too long. My hand doesn't feel close enough the sleeve, and I often find a finger uncomfortably and awkwardly resting on this section. -The knurled grip can definitely be longer. It also tarnishes much more easily than other knurled metal grips. -It's not as heavy as I expected. It doesn't exactly have the weighty quality that its appearance gives. All in all, it's a good pencil, but I find it ever so slightly overpriced. Perhaps it has to do with money going towards importing and all that. I would recommend it if you're a Staedtler fan or a collector, but I wouldn't turn to this first in terms of functionality.

This review is for the 2.0mm pencil (925 25-20). I first started using Staedtler pencils when I found some Staedtler Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm (925 05) at my university's bookstore. I quickly fell in love with the pencil, but didn't like the fact that everything but the chuck and tip were plastic. I set about trying to find an all-metal pencil, and finally found the 925 25-20. The 925 25-20 is by far the best pencil that I have found. Every part of the 25-20 is metal, including the lead-holding tube. I have found Staedtler Japan's products to be of better construction quality than Staedler Germany's. There are a few disadvantages to this pencil, though. The first disadvantage is that it does not have an eraser. The cap is directly pressure fitted onto the lead-holding tube inside, with no eraser. This means that you need to have a separate eraser. In order to keep a uniform look, I use Pentel Refill Erasers for Clic Eraser, Contains 24 Erasers (ZER-2) inside of a Staedtler Pencil Holder, 900 25 (900 25) with a small piece of paper as a spacer to make it fit. (Yes, it has an eraser at both ends that way.) Or you could use Staedler's erasers or Pentel's erasers. The second disadvantage is that you need to have a way to sharpen the lead. There are two ways that I have done this. The first is by using the endcap of a Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm. 780BK . I found this to be slightly difficult, though, because the sharpener in the cap tended to get clogged with graphite filings. The method that I would recommend is a Mitsubishi Pencil Pocket Sharpener DPS6001P For Sharpener Uni 2.0mm Wick Holder . I find that by using 2H lead and the Mitsubishi Uni sharpener, I can get a finer line than most 0.7mm and 0.5mm pencils. The third disadvantage is that you can damage the lead pipe (tip) of this pencil. I accidentally dropped this pencil on concrete once and bent the lead pipe to where the lead would no longer advance. I was able to fix this, though, by reshaping the lead pipe with a 2mm metal rod that I happened to have lying around. I love the higher center of gravity that the thick aluminum walls provide. Some people may not like this, but with my writing style, the pencil rests nicely on my index knuckle (2nd finger MCP). The knurled grip feels much better than a squishy rubber grip, and will not slide in your hand. The knurling is almost sticky (like velcro, not like duct tape). Using this pencil feels like using a well-designed industrial tool, not like using a toy (I'm looking at you Bic pencils). The choices of leads you can get make this a very flexible pencil. One can even use non-photo blue lead (such as Sanford Prismacolor Turquoise 2mm Colored Non-Photo Blue Lead (ANE2376-9) ) for when you want to scan your drawings, but you don't want to have your guidelines show up in the scan. When using different leads, you can set the indicator on the barrel to show what kind of lead you are using. In my opinion, the benefits of this pencil far outweigh the disadvantages. This is by far my favorite pencil.

What an upgrade from my old plastic Staedtler from the 80s, and modern plastic bic mechanical pencil. This thing feels amazing to write with. It feels substantial while also being light at the same time. It does have a bit of a top heaviness but that may just be because I'm not used to writing with metal pencils. It is also a bit on the thinner side for me and the grip is too small, I wish the grip would have been longer. The grip feels great though and is pretty grippy and prevents the pencil from slipping. The 0.3 is actually really great, I was worried it would break too much, but it doesn't break that much more than a .5, and allows me to write really small which I prefer to do. I got the pentel hb leads and they work great. The pen is easy to use and great for writing or drawing. I bought a used - very good one and it was almost new, just had a few marks on the grip which came out easily with some cleaning, and the eraser was untouched. It did come bubble wrapped and the point was sticking out, having ripped the bag, but thankfully it wasn't damaged which is good because it looks like the tip doesn't retract. Overall great pencil, I love it, I just wish it came in different colors other than blue and black.

This lead holder is a joy to use! In college the one to use was the another Staedtler--the Mars Technico. While perfectly suited for studio work, and if you lost yours you wouldn't be heart-broken, that lead holder was not premium. This is. This lead holder, as far as we can tell, is all metal. The fact that you can note what hardness lead you have installed is great, thanks to the included dial. The weight is great; it feels substantial without feeling too heavy over long periods of drafting. It can take a beating (not that we're too brutal with it), and the mechanism feels perfect. This is the best lead holder we've seen yet, and for the price (it fluctuates quiet a bit--but never feels high for what you get), it's a bargain!

Per prendere appunti uso matite e mi ero un po' stufato sia di quelle classiche (che ogni tot bisogna temperare) sia di un portamine che mi ha servito bene per anni ma era un po' leggerino... quindi ho deciso di prendermene uno come si deve e volevo che fosse tutto in metallo. Non avrei potuto prendere di meglio. Questo portamine è perfettamente bilanciato, lievemente più pesante di un portamine in plastica (che però è un vantaggio perchè mentre scrivi lo senti in mano) e l'estremità zigrinata di dove devono stare i polpastrelli fa in modo che non scivoli via. Ci vuol un po' perchè arrivi (nel mio caso un po' più di 20 giorni) ma vale tutta l'attesa fatta. Il mio modello (0,9) aveva già la mina inserita per cui non è stato necessario prendere immediatamente anche una confezione di mine per usarlo.

I've ordered twice and it comes with .3m pencil

Por el precio uno pensaria que es un lapiz hecho en China como todo lo que se encuentra hoy, pero no, esta hecho en Japon y es de gran calidad. El mecanismo es rapido y la sensacion general es de calidad. Gracias a Amazon ahora lo podemos disfrutar en Europa porque solo se vende en Japon.

I upgraded to Staedtler from my Kuru Toga M450 (used for print style writing) and my Sakura xs127 (used for cursive style writing). Suffice to say, this one does a great job for both kinda writing. The metal build is sturdy, the silver looks so sleek and elegant! The pencil isn't as heavy as I'd thought and I love the balance. It doesn't even hurt through long hours of writing and drawing. I think the price is justified well for this pencil as opposed to my 150 bucks Kuru Toga and 350 bucks Sakura, which also do a fantastic job but doesn't quite match the Staedtler. Got it off the sale at 1.1k.

It’s my love It’s the best quality ever I have seen Number 1 quality and design thanks