i own these
(from top)
graphgear500 0.5 - pentel
forgotmodel 0.5 - pentel (it serve me >10year edi, still good to used) - RM 20
MP-GS-99 0.5 - double click
m.301 0.5 - zebra
color flight 0.5 - zebra
super-grip 0.7 - pilot
forgotmodel 0.5 - steadler
donnowhatmodel 0.5 -zebra

some from Japan, some from local..


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BOXY

used to go Popular just to see what's new in mechanical pencil corner :3

The second from botton is a nice one. Staedler marsmicro. Lead is cushioned and the led sleeve can be retracted...

Dr Grip. 4 in 1 babey

4 in 1 feels too fat in my thin fingers.... haha.. limit is only 3, then only if it has slimmer casing.

this one also already >10y..but seldom to use it..still in good condition..

I didn't know that this model if available ere. Pilot Cocoon. Nice, chubby and weighty. I should refrain meself from dropping by stationers!!!

Update 5 Nov 2015
Sadly there is no more stock at the shop that I bought this. THey are not sure whether they will be restocking or not. Apparently the few that they had was just like a sample batch.

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Ooooh, this looks elegant
Where did you see this?
Expensive?

Got it from Kajang Czip Li. RM39. Read somewhere that popular may also carries it. There was one left in kajang. White color....or rather satin white. Not sure they have more in stock.
They may carry more stock at Bangsar outlet. Not sure tho, perhaps can call ahead to check. Pilot uses a different name for this range in the west.

This post has been edited by shea2812: Oct 23 2015, 10:23 PM

Just discovered these two combo. Nice for general writing. The issue is only that 4B/0.5mm wears a little faster because of the softness so its better to use either sideknock or shaker Pilot mech pencil. Platinum Pocheno is great for that and I prefer it to Pilot's shaker that I also have. An added bonus is that Pocheno comes with brass clutch so it can last a while.
One issue is that 4B/0.5mm is not that easy to find. Pilot eno-G 4B/0.5mm is smoother than equivalent Pentel Ain but looking for a tube is like searching for a needle in many haystacks. I still am not sure which retailer carry regular supply. Do like the smoothness of Pilot lead despite the price being higher than Ain.

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Since you like the smoothness of the Pilot eno-G, try the Pilot Neox Graphite. Also available in 4B, very smooth also and a bit stronger than the eno-G.

I suspect they are the same. BTW where can get tubes of NEOX 0.5mm 4B in Klang Valley? I am yet to see them available in the few stationers that I usually go to?

I got my Neox 4B from Singapore. Dunno where to get it in Klang Valley.

As for the eno 4B, previously I bought it from a stationery shop in Sec 14 PJ (opposite Digital Mall).

This post has been edited by jchong: Nov 5 2015, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the input. Eno-G is not the same as Eno. There is a mark 'High Purity Graphite' on it. My best guess the lead is the same as Neox, only that Pilot ship em in Eno tubes with a slightly different labelling.
4B high purity is really soft making 'butt push to advammce' a little tedious, hence my recommendation for either side knock or shaker mech pencil for those who are interested to give it a go.

I have not tried Eno 0.5mm 4B. Am happy enuff with eno-G 4B. Will definitely get some Neox is they are available locally. I suppose our shrinking market it making finding good stuffs like pencil lead is not easy. Distributors lacking incentive to bring them in what with our low currency rate at the moment making a business proposition out of a simple pencil lead a little less attractive.

This post has been edited by shea2812: Nov 5 2015, 12:25 PM

that is pretty expensive. any wobble?
I prefer a more solid build at that kinda price
If anyone like to try something similar but much cheaper Daiso carry one of them china made multipens for RM5. I just noticed it the other day when I went to daiso sg Wang.

Parker Vector and Pilot Super Grip Mechanical Pencil >10y and still functional but a bit wobble due to age and usage

This post has been edited by simplecated: Nov 5 2015, 01:01 PM

no turning back after buying it, i brought it to MPH MV few times to service it.. has been 7 years and im still using it now

Found this at Daiso today. Platinum 2 in 1. 0.5mm pencil and 0.7mm black ballpoint. Pretty neat for RM5.30 (inclusive of GST). The plastic build quality does not inspire confidence though. There is a slight wobble and the casing flex a bit too due to the twist action. Marked Made in Japan so that is not so bad I hope.

8Nov2015
Found another decent one ... Platinum Oleenu with its fancy feeding system that allows the lead to be used right the last bit. Do like the fact that the clip is easily removeable making it a good one to use on the office table.

http://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/products/sharp/esharp10.html

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