Pilot 0.5 Elite mechanical pencil.
Aug 22, 2014 8:34:15 GMT -8
Post by rr4u on Aug 22, 2014 8:34:15 GMT -8
Quick review of the black GT Pilot 0.5 Elite mechanical pencil.
With only 13 cm/5.1 inches long and 0.8 mm/0.3 inches in diameter, it's a small, lightweight and well balanced instrument that feels very good in the hand. It is excellent for extended periods of writing, very good for sketching and good for drawing.
The upper part of the pencil is made out of metal while the lower section is of very good quality plastic. The tip and pocket clip are metal, the pocket clip is spring loaded. The gold plating on the metal fittings is excelent, maybe 21k or 23k gold. The glossy black lacquering on the metal upper part looks gorgeous and the golden silkscreen imprints are crisp clear.
The mechanism is full metal, including the lead reservoir. Pulling off the upper part of the pencil gives access to the eraser and lead reservoir. The incremental lead advance mechanism is very soft and quiet and works by pressing down the upper section. 2 clicks will give approximately 1.5 mm/ 0.6 inch of lead.
I presume this specimen dates back from the 70's. Impeccable japanese craftsmanship quality and classic aesthetics resulting in a very elegant and beautiful fine writing instrument which is a pleasure to use.
R.
With only 13 cm/5.1 inches long and 0.8 mm/0.3 inches in diameter, it's a small, lightweight and well balanced instrument that feels very good in the hand. It is excellent for extended periods of writing, very good for sketching and good for drawing.
The upper part of the pencil is made out of metal while the lower section is of very good quality plastic. The tip and pocket clip are metal, the pocket clip is spring loaded. The gold plating on the metal fittings is excelent, maybe 21k or 23k gold. The glossy black lacquering on the metal upper part looks gorgeous and the golden silkscreen imprints are crisp clear.
The mechanism is full metal, including the lead reservoir. Pulling off the upper part of the pencil gives access to the eraser and lead reservoir. The incremental lead advance mechanism is very soft and quiet and works by pressing down the upper section. 2 clicks will give approximately 1.5 mm/ 0.6 inch of lead.
I presume this specimen dates back from the 70's. Impeccable japanese craftsmanship quality and classic aesthetics resulting in a very elegant and beautiful fine writing instrument which is a pleasure to use.
R.
