Top 5 Pencils for EDC - ✎W&G✎
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- So you've gathered together your knife and LED torch. You've picked out a wallet, selected a notebook. But wait, how are you going to write in that thing? A pen?
Don't be ridiculous! Graphite is forever, so here are my top 5 pencils for use in EDC.
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Links to all the relevant items below:
KIN 5340
UK (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
USA (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005...
XWrite
UK (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
USA (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O...
Midori Brass Bullet
UK (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...
USA (AFFILIATE)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003...
Blackout Bullet
metalshopct.com/collections/fr...
Bullet Clip
metalshopct.com/products/pocke...
Koh I Noor Versatil Mini
Sorry, exclusive to the Czech Republic. Go visit, Prague is lovely this time of year!
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Other gear featured in this video:
Midori Brass Bullet
1951 Zippo
Tiger Faux Leather Notebook
Midori Brass Pencil Case
Midori Brass 15cm ruler
MetalShop Blackout Bullet
Black Paracord
Gerber Diesel Multitool
Koh I Noor 5340
Labyrinth mini pallet coasters
Spyderco Bug micro knife
Tiger square zinc tray
Staedtler allXwrite woodless pencil
Ultrafire XML-T6 LED torch
Vintage British entrenching tool
Genuine British soil
Koh I Noor Mini Versatil
Mini CREE LED torch
Vintage British ammo can
Spent .357 & .22 caliber casings
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It's actually a relief to know there are others in the world who appreciate and have good knowledge about writing utensils and such. "I have found my people!"
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My EDC pencil is actually an inexpensive propelling lead holder from the dollar store.
The Dollarama Studio 2.0mm is a decently comfortable to use pencil. the only downsides are the built-in sharpener is dull and the clutch mechanism isn't quite strong enough to prevent the lead from turning when it snags in sharpening.
It was thanks to this video that I purchased my own Twist bullet pencil. The thing goes with me daily now haha. It's a wonderful piece of kit, indeed.
Will do, taking time to talk to your viewers is awesome. Keep up the good work!!!
2:11 this is my alltime most favorite tool! so massive so durable easy to work with .. love it
Great videos! You've turned me on to some cool pencils. I really want that koh-i-noor clutch mini. 👍
Thank you for your opinion, and thank you for responding so quick; and thanks for your advice, I'm going to go ahead and order it. Much appreciated.
No problem, I'm always up for chatting to people about analog gear. Let me know how it turns out for you!
And you're into EDC!!! I adore this channel!!!!
great production! I enjo every single one of your videos. Kind Regards from Berlin.
+Conversus Danke! I hear Berlin is a beautiful city, I hope to visit it this year or next. I have bigger and better videos planned, glad to have you onboard!
My go to pencils: 1st. Alvin Darft-Matic Drafting Pencil loaded with "F" lead. 2nd. Dixon Ticonderoga Black HB Pencil with the Derwent Knurled Grip Black metal Pencil extender. They way I set it up was drilling a hole in the end of the extender so that I can use it as a grip on full size Ticonderogas effectively turning the pencil into something in between a mechanical pencil and a wooden pencil that is very comfortable to write with. 3rd. Ohto Promecha 1000P drafting pencil, an excellent pencil for on the go work! 4th. Rotring 500, which is a lighter version of the fabled Rotring 600 that is good for me since I got somewhat delicate hands.
Just bought one of the koh I noor baby clutch pencils. Love it. Thanks for the recommendation.
+NPTuttle Very welcome!
Fantastic video. Making me reconsider my carry for sure.
+S.H.V.C Glad to hear it, I wanted to show some alternatives to what most people consider typical EDC writing gear
So do you reckon you can put a Palomino stub into the Midori pencil holder without having to mess about rounding the hex shape out?
I do carry Kohinoor Versatil 5228 got from ebay, anywhere anytime along with SOG Pocket Power Plier ... nice video 👍👍👍
Just stumbled across your videos not long ago, might order myself a Koh-I-Noor 5.6mm Clutch Pencil 5359 for writing in my pocket notebook. Would love to know your thoughts on this pencil.
Ordered 5228 Kohinoor after ur video. Needed something small in 2mm. Thanks. Review helped a lot.
You are welcome!
New to your channel. Never seen a video that was interactive. But it didn’t work on my iPhone. Either way, i watched the entire thing and loved it. Great video. Thanks!
Do Metal shop still make any bullet pencils? I tried looking on their website but it doesn't show any.
I have been using the same Xrite pencil for years. I can’t remember the last time I sharpened it.
That KIN 5340 looks too cool not to get. Very well put together video, excellent work! New sub.
+Chris Mays It's a beast of a pencil! Thanks for the kind words, nice to have you along for the ride!
Monstertruck is an appropriate description :D It has great heft, just feels incredibly sturdy and is great for shading larger areas. If I have any complaint (although minor) it´s that the top clicker sits a bit loose and makes a slightly annoying rattle when moving the pen quickly.
It would be interesting to see your take on the Pica Pencil, which a lot of carpenters are raving about. I'm looking for something longer than the Koh-i-noor as the stubbys just don't feel right... plus being left-handed, smudges are a thing. Longer mechanicals will allow me to pencil from afar.
My Koh•I•noor 5340 kept loosening so I put some Loctite on it, now it doesn't loosen up on my anymore.
you should make videos just on sharpeners and just on erasers.
Spinning Tops Bow! (Bean in Open Day school)
loving ur channel
+jorge mendoza Thanks!
I took your advice to heart and got a koh-i-noor. I've been carrying my koj-i-noor for a few weeks and it's already starting to look like your one.
+S.H.V.C I have had so many of my teachers and fellow students ask about it, it blows their minds. Done a few tests with it as well.
I haven't seen a review on your channel, or any mention of it in this video so I was wondering about the koh-i-noor 5359, I like something with a pocket clip for easy access, but can't find a video of it. Wanna be sure its a winner before I invest the money and time waiting for it to ship to my front door. Would love to hear your thoughts on it and recommendation of the product. I do want to edc it by the way.
I saw the 5359 when I was in Prague, but I don't have one to review. Perhaps I'll pick it up in the coming months. I can say that every KIN pencil I've handled is superb quality, and their clutch pencils are rock solid for EDC. If you are buying one, get a few packs of Graphite. I suggest one pack in your preferred grade, and another mixed (for swapping out) the 5.6mm lasts a good long time but if you are ordering it up from overseas the last thing you want is to run out of lead! Thanks for getting in touch, if I can help let me know
i just bought a midori , new to these pencils I can't wait until I get it! wished I had more money to get the blackout bullet :(
+Kevin Ipanaque The Midori bullet is lovely, though I swapped out their pencil for a 602 stub! The Blackout is an amazing bullet pencil, though I'm taken by the Timber Twist at the minute (:
Hello, i can recommend you to review Kuelox 5340 (5,6mm) and Kuelox 3308 (2mm) pencils. Both are as i understood licenced copiec of their relatives.
Thank you
Where do you purchase lead for the Koh-I-noor hardtmuth??
+Cody McGhie I bought mine in art shops in Prague, but many online retailers carry them. If you are in the UK try Bureau direct or Cult Pens
Can you do a more detailed review of the AllXWrite? Please!
+Christopher Meyer Can do, I'll see about including it in season 2 of pencil reviews (:
No1 Pentel Sharp Kerry. No2 Pentel Graphgear500. No3 Pentel P205. No4 Rotring Rapid Pro 2mm with Faber Castell 2B leads. No5: Koh-I-Noor 5340.
One of the best channels on CZcams! Sorry to see it go. 😔
I enjoy using my 5.6mm Wörther Compact Clutch Pencil it is very high quality the one flaw is the lack of a sharpener would recommend though
I've been eying those up for a while. A sharpener is nice for the 5.6mm, as they can get quite stubby after long drawing periods
+Wood & Graphite I almost thought about doing a review on it since there is not one uploaded anywhere but my iPhone 6 camera could have more desired lol
+mechman35 iPhone 6 camera is better than what they used to film Citizen Kane, use plenty of light, make sure your audio is clean and I'm sure it will turn out great!
Alright thanks for the advice
Hands down a wood pencil is best. My EDC.
how is the quality of the midori pencil and holder ? is the blackout alot better then the midori?
+Boii Jay Midori is great quality. The Blackout is excellent, small batch made with care while the Midori is large scale.
Okay thank you, one day I'll buy a blackout. I'm new but excited to try the midori
staedtler 925 review please
I just wanted to ask how is the koh I noor mini versitil holding up? Because im planning on getting one
+Leksuttaja149 very well. Sturdy little beasts!
Wood & Graphite thanks for the reply! Looks like im going to order it.
Just recieved the pencil in black few hours ago And I gotta say so far i really like it!
+Leksuttaja149 Great! Glad you like it (:
Can't find anywhere that stocks the mini 2mm Koh-I-Noor clutch pencil. Will have to settle for the full-size ones. Already have one each of their basic black 5.6mm and magic design 5.6mm clutch pencils, those things are so well built and nice to use - very much liking the Koh-I-Noor products I have tried so far (also have a set of the magic colouring pencils).
Just waiting on a box of 5.6mm Koh-I-Noor metallic leads and a box of Palomino Blackwing 602s to come through the post to try out next, your channel may be fuelling a new-found pencil addiction lol.
Will keep an eye out for one of those bullet pencils next :-)
Awesome! I'm convinced those mini clutches are sold in the Czech Republic only :( . KohINoor is an a amazing brand, one of the few to still make high quality tools at affordable prices. The 602s are tremendous, one of my favourites. It's a rabbit hole for sure, glad to have you in the community!
If you like bullet pencils, keep your eye on MetalShopCT. New Kickstarter on the way, wooden bullet pencils, amazing.
Ok my Blackwing 602 pencils have arrived, sharpened up the first one and started writing. Wow, no pressure required at all to write with it - there is a serious difference between that and anything I have used before.
I get wrist cramps after writing for long periods, I expect these pencils will help a lot there as the amount of effort required to write with them is minimal. Going to take a few in to work to use there and will also add one to my colouring set alongside my Polychromos - not sure what mileage it will get in that set but its too good to leave out lol.
Subbed to your channel, not sure if its a good idea though as it might lead to more expensive purchases down the road :-)
The 602s are magical, my first 'real' pencil, still love it. You are well and truly going down the Rabbit hole my friend! Glad to have company haha
Ok managed to finally find the 5228 short 2mm clutch pencil on amazon.co.uk. Seems just searching for it using common strings such as 'short clutch pencil' did not work, instead I found another Koh-I-Noor item, clicked the link to the manufacturer at the top of the item page and scrolled through their inventory until I found it.
They only cost £4.20 but are classed as an add-on item so need to have a total order value of £20 when ordering one. Amazon also stock the leads but they are for the 120mm pencil so probably best to buy those and cut them in half for use in the shorter model.
Do standard width pencils fit in the midori brass bullet pencil, or is it designed to use only midori refills?
The Midori refill is slightly thicker than a normal pencil. Palomino Blackwings will fit perfectly, and most other pencils will too, albeit with a sellotape shim if it's a little loose.
You can get pencil refills for Parker pens
+James Slander All Parker pens? Hmm, seems pretty cool
+Wood & Graphite , not sure about all of the Parker pens but I've seen some with mech pencil refills.
For those abroad or shopping online that would like the mini pencil,
eshop.koh-i-noor.eu/shop/short-mechanical-clutch-leadholder-2-0-5228-red?rc=7
I also like the little knife. The 2 mm koh i noor (4 colors) you can buy at Notebooksociety.nl for € 4,95 each.
The Midori is a great pencil holder but the refills are very expensive. But I solved that problem. I use the little pencils that they give away for free when you purchase and fill out lottery tickets. I just cut off about 8 to 10 millimeters from the back of the pencil and it fits in the cartridge like a champ. Amazon wants a outrageous price of 10 dollars for 4 pencils. Now I have a supply that should last me the rest of my life for free, well.i had to buy the lottery ticket. Lolol. If your lucky sometimes they have the pencils laying on the table and you can take quite a few for free.
IKEA pencils might also work!
Wood & Graphite .........Ikea pencils are good BUT they are a tad small. I've tried it but I have to wrap the end of the pencil with tape a few times in order for it to fit properly, also it's a problem getting it out when it's time to change it. Thanks for your suggestion and have a safe one.
You too!
J Polar Yeah, and those things were like... Coo coo. April, June and November (Rajiajah juice!)
Where is the blackwing 602
+Straticus 123 In my carefully labeled box for Blackwings. The 602 is an amazing pencil, but that does not make it the defacto choice for every situation
I just bought a blackout bullet.
+iRoc-Z Awesome, tell Jon I sent you, he does great work!
No Pentel Kerry?? It should have been in this list, and in No1 spot.
Coleraine ?
+davidpyper82 Coleraine
Wood & Graphite your accent
Am I the only one that carries a graph gear 1000? I feel like us fine lead are left out 😂 I’m an engineering student tho so idk if most pol like that kinda pencil
So you got machine gun ammunition lying around at home ;^)
Your videos get better and better.
+memm Naturally ;) It's actually .22 and .357 rounds. The .22 are from a small calibre rifle and the .357 is from a revolver. I was part of a shooting club for a few months at university and they let me take this brass home as the shells were cracked or otherwise unusable.
+Wood & Graphite Ah, OK. I thought that box that I first mistook for a lead battery is for machine gun ammo (the one when I did national service looked a bit like that, just a different size).
Are you an EDC guy (I mean torches etc?). if so it would be great to see torch reviews and other stuff from you, too.
Ah ok! That is indeed machine gun ammo crate, one more of the crazy items I have on hand.. I am an EDC enthusiast, and have a few items worth talking about. Didn't want to clutter the channel if people were not interested! It's now on the list of videos to make :)
i like my wood pencils, far superior to pens
Will do, taking time to talk to your viewers is awesome. Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you