1 / 7rOtring 500 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm HB, Blue
The rOtring 500 is a blue 0.5mm mechanical pencil with an HB lead grade, a lightweight plastic barrel and a textured metal grip. Its fixed lead guidance sleeve and hexagonal body are aimed at controlled writing, sketching and ruler-based drawing.
At a glance
- A brass mechanism is claimed to advance lead with precision.
- The fixed lead guidance sleeve is described as supporting ruler-based drawing and reducing lead breakage.
- The hexagonal barrel is designed not to roll on an inclined drafting table.
- A lead-hardness indicator helps distinguish the grade in use.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Textured metal grip and lightweight plastic body combine a defined grip area with a lighter barrel.
- Fixed lead guidance sleeve suits ruler-based work where an unobstructed view of the page matters.
- Hexagonal shape helps keep the pencil from rolling away on a sloped drawing surface.
Technical specifications
15 specifications| Brand listed | Newell Brands |
|---|---|
| Model | 500 |
| Form | Mechanical Graphite Pencil |
| Colour | Blue |
| Lead size | 0.5mm |
| Lead hardness | HB |
| Grip | non-slip |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Hand orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Material listed | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Hexagonal |
| Feature listed | Lightweight |
| Dimensions listed | 6 x 141 x 6 millimetres |
|---|---|
| Item diameter | 0.5 Centimeters |
| Recommended uses | Drafting|Drawing|Writing|Sketching |
|---|
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing calls this a 0.5mm HB mechanical pencil, but also labels its ink colour blue and gives water as the ink base. These ink-related fields conflict with the graphite-pencil description and are not applicable or confirmed for the stated mechanical-pencil configuration. The listed grip is described as metal, while the general material field says plastic, which appears to refer to the barrel rather than confirm every component material. Check the selected listing details if these distinctions matter.
What’s in the box
Included- Mechanical pencil
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Drafting and ruler-based drawing where a fixed guide sleeve and clear page view are useful.
- Writing, sketching and drawing for buyers who prefer a textured grip and hexagonal barrel.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a confirmed ink pen or a fully metal-bodied pencil.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
77% 77% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
3% 3%
Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, with a smaller range of lower ratings. This suggests generally favourable overall impressions but does not identify what customers liked or disliked. The rating evidence alone cannot confirm the listed grip, lead guidance or drafting performance.
Frequently asked questions
What lead size and grade does the listing specify?
It specifies 0.5mm lead and HB hardness.
Is the barrel metal?
The listing describes a lightweight plastic body and a textured metal grip zone, not an all-metal barrel.
Is it suited to ruler-based drawing?
The listing describes a fixed lead guidance sleeve intended to support precise ruler-based drawing and provide an unimpeded view of the page.
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