Mechanical Inclination

 Hello! I just wanted to make a post on here for the incredible number of people that view my reviews and posts on the blog to say that I now have stickers. I hit 110 followers on Instagram (huge deal, I know) and thought it was time to make some merch. You can shoot me a DM on Instagram (@mechanicalinclination), or email me at mechanicalinclination1@gmail.com and let me know if you want to order some. Either $1 or free, depending on your generosity level. They look like this:

 As some of you may know, Tombow recently discontinued the Mono Graph Zero line. This is unfortunate, as the Mono Zero has been a favorite of mine for a long time. It is a pretty run-of-the-mill drafting pencil, but it falls more towards the general use market, as it lacks a retractable sleeve and hardness indicator. With that being said, the Mono Graph Zero is still one of my favorite pencils. The knurling isn't too rough, and it strikes the perfect balance between grippy and smooth. As an added bonus, it has a twist-extendable eraser. It's pretty small, but good for precise lines. It uses an interesting cartridge thing, but I think you can buy extra eraser refills without replacing the whole apparatus. Overall, the Tombow Mono Graph Zero is a nice pen cil for the price(~$9). It lacks some typically desired features, but is very comfortable. If you are interested in picking one of these up, there are still a few left on Amazon . As always, thanks for reading. Stay sharp! I wil...

There are several pencils in my collection that, at first glance, don’t look like much. In my experience, though, these are some of the best. The Rotring Rapid Pro is a prime example. It doesn’t have any special quirks or gimmicks. It is a purely functional drafting pencil. The only non-traditional feature of this pencil is the lead cushion mechanism. It is reasonably sensitive, so the writing experience is a bit smoother than other pencils. What the Rapid Pro lacks in gizmos, it makes up for with aesthetics. The body is all black, except for a red ring (Rotring) connecting the grip and barrel. It is made from lightweight brass, and has a nice thickness. No cramps here! It also has an eraser and solid pocket clip, and the sleeve retracts. All pretty standard. The only downside is that some of the paint wears down to bare brass with use. It took about three years for the paint to rub off to where it is now, though. Overall, the Rotring Rapid Pro is a sturdy and comfortable drafting penc...