But if you're fine with its current design, then go ahead and get it.Įdit: Since the time of the last review, I've discovered a major flaw in the Orenz that could compromise your writing experience if you frequently use a ruler with your pencil to draw lines. Most of all, I don't like the old-fashioned curved clip and hope Pentel would release an upgraded version of the Orenz in the near future. I wish Pentel had made the body hexagonal like the Zebra Color Flight. Personally, I'm not 100% satisfied with the design of the Orenz. I suggest getting the 0.3mm version if you're looking to save some money. Would I recommend the Orenz? It depends whether you prefer finer writing or not. Pros: Extended lead sleeve, lead jam pin, 0.2mm lead, retracting tipĬons: Lackluster design, relatively expensive lead The typical 0.5mm Pentel lead costs about 200 yen (roughly $2) and comes with 40 pieces of lead while the 0.2mm version costs the same but only has 10 pieces of lead, so you're basically paying four times the price of regular lead for your Orenz, maybe even more in some countries. Pentel 0.2mm comes in a shiny gold package befitting of its price tag. The Orenz simply has no competition in fine writing however, the only company that currently manufactures 0.2mm lead is, you guessed it, Pentel. But how does it compare to the 0.3mm Kuru Toga? I've compared the two and it appears that the Orenz still produces slightly thinner lines, not to mention it is a lot more stable. It also boasts a super-handy tip retraction feature which is especially important to protecting its needle-thin tip. I have read in some reviews that the Orenz may experience lead jams, but it does come with a needle on the bottom of the eraser so hopefully it won't be a problem. See the comparison between lead sizes below: It's particularly useful for writing complex Chinese characters. With the Orenz, you can have literally the finest writing in your school, office, wherever! Okay, I know some people may be turned off by that, but personally, I love 0.2mm lead. Some of you seasoned fanatics may point out that Pentel has indeed manufactured a 0.2mm drafting pencil in the past, but it lacks the lead protection system of the Orenz and has been discontinued for quite a while now. Correct me if I'm wrong, as of December 16, 2014, the Orenz is the only pencil in production to support a 0.2mm lead size. That's why I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth this pencil writes, which brings us to another merit of the Orenz, that is its lead diameter. I know some of you are skeptical at this point wouldn't the pencil get scratchy? I, too, was a bit wary at first. Instead of protruding out like other pencils, the lead in the Orenz is protected by the metal sleeve, which retracts with the lead upon wear. 140mm long with tip retracted, 9mm wide, weighs 18g.As seen in the second figure, you only need to knock once to write. The push-button stays in place well, and covers up a Z2-1N eraser - the type used in many Pentel pencils, making it easier to get spares. The 12-sided faceted body is comfortable to hold, and the circular grooves in the grip section look and feel good. The construction is a mix of plastic and metal, but it all has a high quality feel. 140mm long with tip retracted, 9mm wide, weighs 18g. That thin lead-support tube can be pushed back into the barrel by pushing it against something when releasing the button, making it pocket-safe, and protecting the tip. The result is that you don't need to push the button, you just keep scribbling. Each time the tube is pushed back a little, as you use up some lead, it's pushed back to full-length when you lift off the paper, pulling the lead forward with it. The Orenznero adds an auto-feed mechanism to that system. Because the lead is always protected, there's a much smaller risk of breaking it, even with very fine lead. The tube is smooth against the paper, and just pushes back out of the way as the lead is used up. Instead of pushing the button until the lead extends out past the tube to write or draw with, you leave the lead fully wrapped in the metal tube, where it's protected. In the standard Orenz pencils, the lead support tube is carefully rounded and polished at the end. A masterpiece of miniature engineering, the Orenznero employs an innovative lead support system.
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