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Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen (Black Trim Black Ink Only) $28.94 + Delivery (Free with Prime & $69 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU

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Deal is back and cheaper than last time.

This is the pen version not mech pencil. If it's good enough for Jason Bourne It's good enough for me.

Silver also at decent price at $31.84

‘ The Rotring 600 ballpoint pen blends the iconic form of the 600 mechanical pencil with a smooth-writing ballpoint pen. Meant for a lifetime of use, the full-metal body provides ideal weight balance for fatigue-free writing and drawing. This premium pen is refillable and comes loaded with a high-quality metal refill. It also has a hexagonal shape so it doesn’t slide off your working table or writing space. The retractable design is convenient and airplane safe. Excellent for frequent writing, drawing and sketching.’

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  • +2

    The rot ring 600 ballpoint pen blends the iconic form of the 600….

    So it is not fresh ?

    • +11

      Cannot believe I put my trust in Amazon that the product descriptions would have been proof-read. They played me like a damn FIDDDLE

    • +15

      Wait…. You're not JV

      • +1

        We're all just JV alts

      • That's obvious because Rotring is one word and JV wouldn't make such a bad comment

  • +2

    Will it make my handwriting legible?

    • +9

      as someone with bad handwriting - i can report no. It is a very nice pen though.

  • What I'm looking for is a nice pen to fit in my compendium, but it's a tight squeeze. Currently I have a Parker Jotter that fits in it - would this be a similar girth?

    • +2

      Mech pencil version of this is one of the slimmer writing instruments in my drawer.

    • +2

      a quick google reports both parker jotter (normal, not xl) and rotring 600 is 9mm width

    • +1

      it's thinner than the parker jotter.

  • can i sign cheques and my autograph on this?

  • +4

    I really thought that there were 600 pens for $28.94. it's not misleading, but OP should include in the title just for one pen only.

    • +1

      600 is the model but sure i'll add it

      EDIT nevermind, its not letting me change the description as its throwing the 'Cannot change deal from Amazon UK Store to a different store. If it really needs to be done, please contact a moderator.' error

    • +5

      The title does not say Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pens

    • Surely you cannot be serious

      • +1

        I can, and don't call me Shirley.

  • Don't need it now, the brand brings back fond memories of my technical drawing days.

    • It's a nice pen even if you're not doing drawing/tech drawings.

    • IKR? Nowadays the kiddies reach for a 0,5mm the don't have to shake it or nothing…

      Then there's the T-square sword fights

  • +1

    Is this pen IEEE compliant?

  • +1

    Thanks OP. Ordered.
    Have a rotring as a corporate branded one but always wanted another

  • +6

    $28 for a pen??!! Am I missing any detail ? Why would someone spend 28 aud for a pen ?

    • +12

      its a really nice pen

      • +1

        When compared to a free pen or $1 pen how is it different?

        • +11

          mate you're just going to have to accept the pen isnt for you…

          a $1 / free pen will get the job done just fine.

        • +4

          how are $15 Birkenstock copies from Aldi different to $100 Birkenstocks from Germany ?
          They do the same thing but do feel different when you wear them
          just like fountain pen feels different to ballpoint which feels different to a roller ball which feels different to gel pen. The pens at work are crap …. the bic ones, I go to office works and buy gel ones from my own money ….. yep still write on paper and draw diagrams on paper at meetings.

          Just like a $1 pen feels different to a $10 pen although both write. Must say though have got some good free pens with corporate branding (parker jotters).

          • @garage sale: One of the best pens I’ve used was a RMS pen I got a couple years ago. I was honestly really surprised haha

        • Better ergonomics (biggest benefit)
          Then comes sense of pride in ownership, better writing experience, durability, less contribution to landfill etc.

          Same analogy can be applied to reasons for using a current model car vs 20 yesr old $500 commodore.

          • +3

            @abadacus: hey y u gotta bash the the 20 year old $500 commo (with obligatory missing fuel tank cap) like that :c

            (Even if it IS worth more as spare parts)

            • +3

              @Jimothy Wongingtons: Lol yesterday I saw a Kingswood on the road, complete with the obligatory coathanger aerial!

    • +7

      Am I missing any detail ?

      Yes. Unnecessary space before the '?'

      This pen will eliminate similar errors.

      • So it has smarts inbuilt?

    • +5

      I mean, you can make this comment about literally anything that you can buy for a cheaper price somewhere else in another brand or specification for cheaper.

      "$50K for a car??!" Am I missing a detail?"
      "$750 for a video game console??!! Am I missing a detail?"
      "$12 for a burger??!!! Am I missing a detail?"

      • +5

        "$50K for a car??!" Am I missing a detail?"

        Inflation

        "$750 for a video game console??!! Am I missing a detail?"

        Inflation

        "$12 for a burger??!!! Am I missing a detail?"

        Chips

      • I don’t think so.Expensive car can offer more features.
        $12 burger .. you are missing beef

        • depends if you preffer ball-point, roller ball, gel or fountain pen feel when you write …. different prices, different feel when you write. Even the brand of refill makes a difference in the feel of how a pen writes.

          Got into the habit of using gel pens during exams, write faster and less pressure than ball-point pens, and when …. depends how much writing you do in a day.

    • The same sort of people who spend astronomical sums for a Rolex watch

      • +1

        Not really in the same magnitude …but yea i guess.

      • Nope. People who buy Rolex do so mostly due to FOMO, to impress others, to receive external validation have no idea what else exists, or a combination of all said points.

        • +3

          Or also because they’re really nice watches and they like them

    • +2

      I have spent orders of magnitude more than this on single pens.
      Pens are both a tool and a hobby, and I tend to buy them for both.

      The rOtring mechanical pencils in a 2B are a pleasure to use, if you have a daily use for such things.
      Expensive fountain pens are a pleasure to write with all day if you have a use for such things.

      If you don't, then 28 bucks is a lot in the same way that a DSLR camera is a lot compared to a phone camera when all you want to do is take the occasional photo of your cat for instagram.

    • No one tell this guy Raden pens. He might loose it all together.

    • +1

      My doctor writes with a Mont Blanc pen I know is worth more than $500. He has handed to me on several occasions like it's a Bic to sign a medicare form.

  • +1

    Used to have a 2.0mm mech pencil version, dropped on the floor once then couldn't hold the lead when writing.

    • ' It also has a hexagonal shape so it doesn’t slide off your working table or writing space.'

      haha.

      I've dropped my pen version a handful of times on concrete from table height and still seems to be okay…

  • +2

    Any deals on a Rolamech 1000?

  • dammit pen and pencil in cart and only comes up to $65

    • +5

      Just add a dozen Rolamech 1000s. They’ll have to order them in, and the rest of your cart will ship in the meantime. Then, after it ships, cancel the Rolamechs

    • did you already use up your amazon trial?

      or else consider getting some parker refills/ lead for the mech pencil if they are on special. You will eventually need it.

    • which pencil did you get? got a link handy? thanks :)

  • +13
    1. I don't need this
    2. Check reviews, looks nice
    3. still don't need it
    4. buy it

    Always wanted to try one of these. Hope its decent!

    • +2

      It writes nice, has an edc look and feel.
      But pencil wise I prefer the uni Kuru Toga

      • +1

        But pencil wise I prefer the uni Kuru Toga

        Lucky that this is a pen

      • It is part of my black on black EDC i'm trying to put together.

    • +1

      This is the way.

    • +1

      Exact same process here.

      Thanks OP

    • +1

      Lol same

  • what's a good refill for this?

    • +1

      Im using Schmidt Easy Flow 9000 for this and its awesome. Sometimes I switch to Monteverge gels from time to time. Never a Parker because its too scratchy for me and the Rotring 600 is on the heavy side.

      • are these all universal fits? no issues buying refills from different brands?

        • Has to be Parker-style G2 refills. Refills for space pens doesnt fit (without mod)

      • I agree, the parker refills are 'scratchy' -
        I bought a 10 pack for $14. Hard to argue w/ price. But a pen like this I reckon would benefit from a nicer refill.
        They are currently a little over $17 from amazon UK
        https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B086TRGX5K?th=1

  • It's no space pen

    • Easier to use a pencil

  • This or jetstream

    • +2

      I see you are also an ozbargain member of culture.
      I will always have a softspot for jetstreams but at the moment I am loving this rotring

      • +1

        I really like jetstream alphagel. (But lost mine 😭)

        Have quite a few jestream refills to get through aswell

      • If this takes a Parker refill it should also take a jetstream g2 refill as well right?

        Bit pricy but they're a good combination

        • +1

          if the jestream refill is like a Parker-style G2 refills then should do yea

    • Just going by the shape and materials, I think Jetstreams would be more suited for long periods of writing.
      Relied heavily on Jetstreams getting me through uni!

      • +1

        rotring600 has a very fine knurling just where you grip it which I could see might irritate the skin depending on writing style/duration.

        • Agree, its certainly not for everyone. I dont use it as my main pen due to the aggresive knurling and weight. Mainly use it for drawing (industrial).

          • @JsonDough: Some people pay good money for a bit of aggresive knurling!

        • Lol. This is why I asked you the question above instead of searching Google. You are clearly someone that knows their pens.

  • +1

    That looks like a nice pen.

  • Thanks picked one up! For re-fills is it able to take the parker quinkflow ballpen refills?

    Cheers!

    • if its like Parker-style G2 then yes (im not familiar with the other refills i just got the g2 ones).

      • Cool cool :)

        Got so many spares from Amazon sales.. However i find parker G2 refills sometimes run out really quickly.. Do you recommend any nicer ones?

        • +1

          poster above suggested Schmidt Easy Flow 9000 - which I now have on my wishlist and will grab after i deplete my g2's.

  • love the pencil. Hope the pen is equally good

  • I am surprised that so many people are still using pen these days..

    • as opposed to..stylus? or you mean typing in general?

      • +1

        modern world requires all messages to be sent as emogies.. only way to talk to teenagers

    • Sharpies are more comfortable

  • +1

    I'm a big fan of German and Japanese technical stationery and I have this pen - it's superb.

    The Rotring 600 series pens and pencils are some of my favourites. This pen has a thicker nib than I normally like but it just feels great in hand.

    Although Rotring is a German brand, this pen is made in Japan. This is a great price.

  • +1

    Great pen, got it last time it was on deal, the ink is labelled as rotring and is smoother than the one I got with the Parker Jotter (compatible refill).
    Very comfortable in the hand.

  • $15 delivery?!

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