Kommentare zu: Wer hat den Kleinsten?

Von: Lexikaliker

Lexikaliker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:20:21 +0000

That’s indeed a real pity – making the pencil more suitable for everyday use would surely increase its value as a writing instrument.

Von: Henrik

Henrik — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:02:03 +0000

It seems we see eye to eye on Faber Castell’s products – I was afraid, I was the one too negative!
Well, it is twist - activated, not propelling as I expected. (You turn the top ¼ of a turn, and it springs back, when the lead advances). The bottom screw – the access to the lead chamber- had a habit of coming loose, when it rode in my shirt pocket- so no, I can’t describe it as very functional. A pity really – because I find, that Faber Castell’s products look so nice…
Regards
Henrik

Von: Lexikaliker

Lexikaliker — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:56:03 +0000

Ah, I see – this fits into the picture I have from several „Graf von Faber-Castell” products. It may sound very negative but several of them give me the impression that they weren’t actually made for daily use but as decorative or collector’s items (or maybe some kind of investment).

How do the mechanical parts and the inner workings compare to a standard mechanical pencil, e. g. from Pentel oder Pilot? Do they match the high-end design?

Von: Henrik

Henrik — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:34:03 +0000

I think you’re right about the centimetres. Just kidding.:=)
Hmm, well, I think of it as a very expensive novelty pencil. It is very small, slender and heavy- so it doesn’t see much use.
regards
Henrik

Von: Lexikaliker

Lexikaliker — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:37:25 +0000

I assume that Faber-Castell has just rounded it up to state a length in centimetres.

How is it to hold the pencil? Are the grooves helpful? – I am now curious so I will look for the pencil although I am afraid that its price will surprise me (to put it mildly).

Von: Henrik

Henrik — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:01:07 +0000

Yes, indeed it is the Taschenstift.I see now Faber Castell states that it’s 90 mm - so I checked again. Mine still measures 89 :=) Maybe I got the short version? Anyway, it’s a nice pencil, but a bit too slender for my hand - I guess it’s more for show.
kind regards
Henrik

Von: Lexikaliker

Lexikaliker — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:40:54 +0000

Henrik, thank you for your comment.

That’s impressive – is it this one?

After the T3 and the Birdie I got the Mitsubishi Jumpop and a small mechanical pencil from Muji but they are 105 mm (closed) resp. 103 mm in size and therefore longer too.

Von: Henrik

Henrik — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:36:34 +0000

Well, my Graf von Faber-Castell mini pencil beats this. 89 mm closed and 105 mm open.
regards
Henrik