--- product_id: 7379500 title: "rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver" brand: "rotring" price: "¥8011" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rotring" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/7379500-rotring-rapid-pro-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Brass precision mechanism 0.5 mm fine lead size Cushion lead break resistance rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver **Brand:** rotring **Price:** ¥8011 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✏️ Write sharp, look sharper — the pencil that means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver by rotring - **How much does it cost?** ¥8011 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/7379500-rotring-rapid-pro-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver) ## Best For - rotring enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rotring brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Silver Finish:** Elevate your desk aesthetic with a modern, professional silver body that signals success and style. - • **Built-in Quick Eraser:** Instantly correct mistakes with the hidden eraser under the push-button cap—because perfection is a process. - • **Ultimate Grip Control:** Non-slip metal knurled grip ensures steady, confident strokes even during marathon brainstorming sessions. - • **Retractable Lead Sleeve:** Protect your lead and pencil tip with a smart retractable design—no more bent tips or accidental marks. - • **Precision Engineered Brass Mechanism:** Experience flawless lead advancement with rOtring’s signature brass build—durability meets precision. ## Overview The rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil in 0.5 mm silver combines a robust brass mechanism with a cushioned lead system for superior break resistance and smooth writing. Featuring a non-slip knurled metal grip and a retractable lead sleeve, it offers precision, durability, and comfort for professionals and creatives alike. Its built-in eraser and sleek silver finish make it a timeless tool designed to last a lifetime. ## Description Mechanical pencil with full metal body and cushion lead mechanism (0.5 mm‚ 0.7 mm) or precision lead advancement mechanism (2.0 mm). Review: Excellent product - Cheaper than using $0.27 BIC pencils - This pencil is built extremely well, and I would recommend it to anyone. If you do the math, this pencil will cost less over a period of 10 years than buying 24 packs of BIC Mechanical Pencil with Colorful Barrels, Fine Point (0.5 mm), 24 Pencils . Over 10 years, the average student will go through 10-20 BIC pencils a year(not counting time out of school). This means that over 10 years, it will cost you from $27-$55 to use BIC pencils, whereas the Rotring will cost you from $20-$40(as long as you don't lose it!), meanwhile the Rotring looks extremely nice and expensive. Now for the actual review- The Rotring Rapid PRO feels very well balanced in your hand. Many people I have talked to think that it would be very heavy, and hard to maneuver, but that is not the case. Rotring has done a great job of balancing the pencil by placing more weight towards the writing end, so that when you write, you are moving the lighter end. Personally, I like the heavier feel anyway. Compared to its siblings, the Rapid PRO is a great compromise. The Rotring 600 is a few dollars cheaper, but you will miss out on the retractable lead sleeve. I think that this feature is extremely important, for one reason -without it I might have already bent the tip in the first week of using it! I retract the tip every time I'm not writing with it to be safe. As far as looks go, I think that it looks awesome. The smoothed edges on the barrel look great. I thought that the chrome accents might look cheesy, but they really make the pencil look even more sleek. This pencil is not hard to hold at all, which is an aspect that other reviewers have discouraged. The knurled grip is very comfortable, and also slightly larger than that of the 600 or the much more expensive 800. If you are having trouble deciding whether to purchase this pencil, especially if you are a student, go ahead! Even if you do not use pencils very much, or if you prefer pens, I am sure you will love using this one. Review: Quality of an Ultimatum - This is a great product with excellent characteristics. I chose this model over the Rotring 600 because of the retractable tip, and the wider, more defined grip. Don't be fooled, there is plenty of grippiness to it! The matte finish is high quality, with an equally high quality chrome finish. This pencil cringingly fell out of my shirt pocket when I bent over because I did not clip it in - it fell about half a metre but there was no damage or even visible scratches! I honestly don't have a better explanation. It fell - it hit the ground - and it's fine! As an architectural student, I use the 0.5mm model with 2B lead for sketches and quick notes, but the heft is no problem for extended writing - I just do everything on the laptop though. (Well, I actually use a Microsoft Surface ;) My only gripe with this is the price + shipping. It's a bit too expensive considering there are still plastic components used internally, but with the low Australian dollar and shipping rates, I paid about $50au for it. $30au would be much more reasonable... in a perfect world. I'll have this for a lifetime, if I don't lose it before! :P ## Features - Designed with the rOtring brass mechanism for precision lead advancement - Cushion lead mechanism for a high level of break resistance and outstanding writing and doodling comfort. A non-slip metal knurled grip makes sure the pencil stays in hand at all times - Built in eraser under the push-button cap for quick erasing, to ensure mistakes aren’t permanent - Comes in a silver finish and holds 0.5 mm lead ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JXIRDSW | | Additional Features | Retractable | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #204,364 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,364 in Mechanical Pencils | | Body Shape | Hexagonal | | Brand | Rotring | | Brand Name | Rotring | | Closure Type | Button | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,478 Reviews | | Drill Point | .5mm | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03501179042558 | | Grip Type | non-slip | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Hardness | HB | | Included Components | mechanical pencil | | Ink Color | Silver | | Item Dimensions | 7.48 x 1.96 x 0.79 inches | | Item Weight | 22.68 g | | Line Size | 0.5 millimeters | | Manufacturer | Sanford | | Material | Brass | | Material Type | Brass | | Model Number | 1904255 | | Pattern | single item | | Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Sketching | | Style | Silver | | Unit Count | 1 count | | Writing Instrument Form | Mechanical Graphite Pencil | | Writing Technique | pencil lead | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Rotring - **Color:** Silver - **Ink Color:** Silver - **Writing Instrument Form:** Mechanical Graphite Pencil ## Images ![rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bxYlDROyL.jpg) ![rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812srm6VU4L.jpg) ![rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616ss1BBUbL.jpg) ![rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-+3kbtVgL.jpg) ![rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xXh+bT4NL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it normal for the retractable tip to retract under pressure? Mine retracts whenever I put a little pressure on it...** A: That is the design of that model. The tip must retract with slight pressure but not retract when you are writing with the pencil. If you are using the pencil with a ruler it may retract. Two other mechanical pencils I use are the Graphgear 1000 by Pentel and the Rotring 800 and both of these pencils operate with a positive mechanical movement to retract the tip. **Q: How do I tell if the 800 is better or not? Some say it's not as steady. Is Amazon best place to buy erasers and lead?** A: The 800 has a slightly more aggressive grip and a more sharp, hexagonal body. However, the retractable tip is different; you have to twist the cap to move the tip. I think that the 800 is actually more steady compared to the rapid pro. If you only want to buy Mars plastic erasers and Pentel leads, Amazon is fine. But if you want something more specialized, jetpens is best. **Q: Why does this one weigh so much more than the Rotring 600?** A: I believe it's because of the all-metal body **Q: do you get the original box when buying from here?** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product - Cheaper than using $0.27 BIC pencils *by N***. on March 6, 2014* This pencil is built extremely well, and I would recommend it to anyone. If you do the math, this pencil will cost less over a period of 10 years than buying 24 packs of BIC Mechanical Pencil with Colorful Barrels, Fine Point (0.5 mm), 24 Pencils . Over 10 years, the average student will go through 10-20 BIC pencils a year(not counting time out of school). This means that over 10 years, it will cost you from $27-$55 to use BIC pencils, whereas the Rotring will cost you from $20-$40(as long as you don't lose it!), meanwhile the Rotring looks extremely nice and expensive. Now for the actual review- The Rotring Rapid PRO feels very well balanced in your hand. Many people I have talked to think that it would be very heavy, and hard to maneuver, but that is not the case. Rotring has done a great job of balancing the pencil by placing more weight towards the writing end, so that when you write, you are moving the lighter end. Personally, I like the heavier feel anyway. Compared to its siblings, the Rapid PRO is a great compromise. The Rotring 600 is a few dollars cheaper, but you will miss out on the retractable lead sleeve. I think that this feature is extremely important, for one reason -without it I might have already bent the tip in the first week of using it! I retract the tip every time I'm not writing with it to be safe. As far as looks go, I think that it looks awesome. The smoothed edges on the barrel look great. I thought that the chrome accents might look cheesy, but they really make the pencil look even more sleek. This pencil is not hard to hold at all, which is an aspect that other reviewers have discouraged. The knurled grip is very comfortable, and also slightly larger than that of the 600 or the much more expensive 800. If you are having trouble deciding whether to purchase this pencil, especially if you are a student, go ahead! Even if you do not use pencils very much, or if you prefer pens, I am sure you will love using this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality of an Ultimatum *by M***L on April 9, 2015* This is a great product with excellent characteristics. I chose this model over the Rotring 600 because of the retractable tip, and the wider, more defined grip. Don't be fooled, there is plenty of grippiness to it! The matte finish is high quality, with an equally high quality chrome finish. This pencil cringingly fell out of my shirt pocket when I bent over because I did not clip it in - it fell about half a metre but there was no damage or even visible scratches! I honestly don't have a better explanation. It fell - it hit the ground - and it's fine! As an architectural student, I use the 0.5mm model with 2B lead for sketches and quick notes, but the heft is no problem for extended writing - I just do everything on the laptop though. (Well, I actually use a Microsoft Surface ;) My only gripe with this is the price + shipping. It's a bit too expensive considering there are still plastic components used internally, but with the low Australian dollar and shipping rates, I paid about $50au for it. $30au would be much more reasonable... in a perfect world. I'll have this for a lifetime, if I don't lose it before! :P ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recomendado *by A***O on July 28, 2026* Excelente. ## Frequently Bought Together - rOtring Rapid Pro Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver - rOtring Tikky Mechanical Pencil Lead 0.5mm HB, 12 Lead (R505 508 HB) - rOtring Mechanical Refill Erasers for 600 and 500 Pencils, 5-Pieces (502720) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/7379500-rotring-rapid-pro-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/7379500-rotring-rapid-pro-mechanical-pencil-0-5-mm-silver) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*