Best STAEDTLER Pencils: Rated Review

45 hours were spent investigating each STAEDTLER pencil within its arsenal. Thus, this review of the best STAEDTLER pencils is quite accurate and informative. Here are the best tools which might interest you.

Top STAEDTLER Wooden Pencils

Rank	Review	Product Name	Price	Eraser	Rating
1		Mars Lumograph Black 100B	Check Here	No	9.9
2		Mars Lumograph 100	Check Here	No	9.7
3		Rally Graphite #2	Check Here	Yes	9.6
4		Norica 132 46	Check Here	Yes	9.4
5		Wood-Cased Pencil WOPEX	Check Here	Yes	9.2
6		Norica 132 49	Check Here	Yes	9.1

Mars Lumograph Black 100B

The Lumograph Black 100B is the new pencil from the world-known STAEDTLER stationery brand. The Lumograph Black 100B has drawn its attention by its unusual look, as the barrel is black. Eventually, they might become the best STAEDTLER pencil. And this sample comes only in a dark black shade, which is obvious. Darkness is achieved by a high level of carbon in the lead, and because of it, there might appear a grinding effect, which worsens the user’s experience. But, this feeling disappears as long as soon you work with it quite often.

These might be perfect option for making some shadows in your drawings. Thus, the Mars Lumograph 100B is really nice for texturing, while realistic works not so much. But you can be sure that you’ll get excellent contrast which will make your graphics more vivid and dynamic.

Speaking about erasing abilities, they are erased quite well. In addition, the smudge effect can be achieved in two ways with cotton sticks and with the eraser – both are decent.

Mars Lumograph 100

The Mars Lumograph 100 become an iconic item within the STAEDTLER arsenal. The distinguishing feature of it is a blue barrel, which is recognized by lots of people all around the world. The current look, which users have gotten used to, is a renovated design which was put into production in 2006.

As to writing ability, these are awesome – they are pretty smooth and make precise lines (if we speak about #2(HB)), probably it is carried out because of adding carbon as an ingredient of lead. However, use H pencils first to outline your future sketching or drawing, then apply B ones. Presumably, the Mars Lumograph 100 would also be a perfect match for technical drawings, too.

These probably can replace any #2 pencil, if you run out of your favorite or forgot at home. Who knows, maybe you even will prefer to use only this one in the future.

Rally Graphite #2

The Rally Graphite #2 is a recognizable product among STAEDTLER’s variety of stationery products, because of its stripped edges on the hexagonal barrel. Rally is a nice piece of stationery which suits any purpose e.g. for writing or even for professional art.

Despite having negative features, the STAEDTLER Rally Graphite HB is universal, and it can be quite handy for particular purposes. It also leaves a positive aftertaste after using it, even though the attached eraser is not as good as it should be. If Rally had the STAEDTLER Mars instead, it would get a more positive review.

But there is one exceptional thing: the attached eraser provides a nice feeling when using it.

Norica 132 46

At first glance, users are always confused and think that this is a Mars Lumograph. However, the Norica 132 46 is quite different from, let’s say, its ‘twin’. It also seems like a regular office writing tool, but it’s not – it has hidden potential. It leaves accurate and decent strokes and lines, performing well for the best experience of writing and drawing.

Norica 132 46 is not just a regular pencil, but it’s good enough to replace any graphite contained tools. They are quite dark, don’t smudge a lot, and last a really long time. That’s enough to replace the most favorite tool. However, there is the same issue with the previous sample Rally Graphite, the joint with eraser is not so good as a tool. For most people, there won’t be any difficulties, since users can use the regular eraser bar.

Wood-Cased Pencil WOPEX

The Wood-Cased WOPEX is a revolution in the pencil industry. The distinguishing feature of WOPEX is that they are nature friendly, meaning they are made of recycled materials. They do contain wood, but it’s modified. Thus, they became break resistant, since the fibers of recycled wood are different from the original ones – they are twisted in a way that makes the barrel a little bit bendable.

The lead, as with the original, contains graphite, but it’s also composite. The finish is made of plastic which makes the holding experience unusual – the cover is sticky.

Users will always have mixed feelings about WOPEX. But the real problem with these is that their sturdy extruded body is too hard for sharpeners – they all fail to sharpen WOPEX. This can be solved if the manufacturer supplied specially-designed sharpeners within the box of the WOPEX wooden tool.

They are not bad pencils, but they don’t match every user’s needs.

Norica 132 49

The Norica 132 49 is a woodcased pencil, yet despite the fact that they aren’t made of cedar, they smell natural. Unlike the other samples, the ferrule on this barrel is fixed firmly.

Another thing, unlike the Norica 132 46, the Norica 132 49 has a black barrel. Probably the black finish has a huge role since this pencil has shown its ability to draw black lines darker.

These could be the best option for sketching since they don’t require any additional moves to make precise and dark lines simultaneously. They also can be used for drawing, writing, or anything which is related to pencil usage.

Best STAEDTLER Mechanical Pencils

Rank	Review	Product Name	Price	Size	Rating
1		Silver Series 925 25-05	Check Here	0.5 mm	9.8
2		Night Blue Series 925 35-05	Check Here	0.5 mm	9.7
3		Mars 780	Check Here	2.0 mm	9.6
4		Mechanical Pencil 925 07	Check Here	0.7 mm	9.4
5		Holder 900 25	Check Here	-	9.2
6		Triplus Micro 774	Check Here	0.5 mm	9.0
7		Triangle Pencil Yellow Body 771	Check Here	1.3 mm	8.9

Silver Series 925 25-05

The STAEDTLER 925-25 is a family of mechanical pencils which are made of an aluminum barrel and have a ribbed holder for grip, a pocket clip, and an eraser which is covered with a metal cap. The cap says the size of the lead, which, by the way, the user can refill. The pencils seem very lightweight but they are not.

The eraser works well but it’s tiny, despite the size of the cap.

Night Blue Series 925 35-05

Another family of mechanical pencils is the Night Blue Series 925 35-05. This series is basically the twin of the STAEDTLER 925-25 but in another color. This means the issues and advantages are the same as what the previous sample has.

Mars 780

The Mars 780 lead holder is preferred for technical drawings and art by lots of users. They have a classic design: a blue plastic body with a metal clip and grip, which is rough, and allows the user to hold the pencil firmly. The lead is also held immovably in the metal tip, which isn’t loose. Unfortunately, there is no indication of lead size on the barrel but when buying a replacement for current lead, user will get an extra cap which indicates the size.

There is a cheaper option of this pencil with another indication 788 but it has plastic grip and clip instead. Is it worth? It’s up to the user!

Mechanical Pencil 925 07

The Mechanical Pencil 925 07 claims to be perfectly designed for technical drawings, too. Another distinguishing feature is that they contain brass, which is really unusual for lead holders, however they look stylish.

It weighs about 0.32 ounces, thus they are not so big as their competitors. However, the construction of this pencil is solid and can reassure everyone with its undoubted quality. There is one more pleasant bonus – it is spinning around a metal ring which shows type of the lead.

STAEDTLER Pencil Holder 900 25

The STAEDTLER Pencil Holder 900 25 is a very unusual invention but it’s very useful, especially if the user is running out of his favorite wooden pencil. It has a metal grip similar to the 925 25 series which prevents the hand from unexpected slipping. The body itself is metal heavy-duty, which makes this tool credible.

The pencil holder has a trick with the metal ring as the mechanical pencil 925 series, so just twisting the ring indicates the current type of pencil.

It’s easy to use this tool, just twist the grip and open the container, then insert your favorite pencil. And voila! But that’s not all – STAEDTLER also applied a twisting feature to the eraser case, which reveals a white eraser.

Triplus Micro 774

There is an obvious thing by which the Triplus Micro 774 attracts the users’ attention – its triangular shape. It makes it easy to grip the plastic barrel. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated area for grip, thus, it becomes tricky to hold this pencil with slightly wet hands.

There is a very easy way to reload extra lead: just pull out the cap, and that’s it – the container for lead is ready. Twisting the cap reveals or hides the white eraser. So everything is workable and it’s easy-peasy.

Triangle Pencil Yellow Body 771

Another triangular mechanical pencil is the 771 Triangle Pencil. Unlike the previous one, it has very bright color of its body and rubber grip, and additionally the body is much bigger than the usual size of mechanical products by STAEDTLER.

There is one thing though – it contains an unusual lead size of 1.3 mm, which is wider than regular. The telescopic mechanism of revealing the eraser is not new, but it still draws attention.

Best STAEDTLER Mechanical Pencil in 2020 (Unavailable Now)

Review	Product Name	Size
	Mechanical Pencil 925 09	0.9 mm

Mechanical Pencil 925 09

The Mechanical pencil 925 09 is a different type of 925 07, but there is only one distinguishing difference though – the color of the ring which indicates the lead width is another color. Is this really the only difference? Let’s take a look closer and find out whether it is fact.

Great Colored Pencils from STAEDTLER

Rank	Review	Product Name	Price	Number of Items	Rating
1		Ergosoft 157	Check Here	24	9.9
2		Karat Aquarell 125	Check Here	24	9.6
3		Ergosoft Aquarell 156	Check Here	24	9.4
4		Mars 1270	Check Here	24	9.3

Ergosoft 157 24 Colors

Ergosoft 157 colored pencils come in a plastic case which also acts as a stand while drawing. The set consists of 24 triangular pieces which help to grip them correctly. The finish is soft, and it even provides little rubbery feeling. The barrel doesn’t have names of color, but the barrel indicates the pencil’s color.

The user might also notice a white bloom on the revealed part of the lead, which is STAEDTLER’s ABS (Anti breaking system) – this prevents lead from breakage. Strange, but ABS doesn’t affect the sharpening feature since the breakage or splintering of the wood barrel appears quite often.

As for writing/drawing abilities, it must be said, that reds, greens, and blues are just right, while dark colors such as black and brown are not saturated enough, so they appear more transparent.

Karat Aquarell 125 Set of 24 Colors

Karat Aquarell 125 pencils are presented in a professional way – they are packed in a metal tin which protects them from accidental breakage. Like the previous sample of colored pencils, they don’t have any imprinted name of color, however there is a number which corresponds to the booklet’s scale, which comes with the set.

Karat Aquarell are a really nice alternative for everyday practice in sketching or drawing, and they also can replace colors from your favorite set of colored pencils by Derwent.

Ergosoft Aquarell 156 24 Watercolor Pencils

The Ergosoft Aquarell 156 is like the Ergosoft 144 – they are in a nice plastic case, which also acts as a stand. It covers and protects them from damage nicely. It’s not quite clear why, but the ABS system was also applied to Aquarell; this kind of limits access to pigmented lead which is already cut off by size and the ABS system. However, the variety of colors is pretty nice and allows mixing them with each other beautifully.

Obviously, the Ergosoft Aquarell would be desirable for artists and non-professional users, since the ideal balance of quality and practical ideas are joined in this colored set. They can also be highly rated by people who work with children, since the colors are so bright that users will definitely enjoy using them.

Mars 1270 Assorted 24 Colors

The Mars 1270 is another ergonomic product, thanks to its triangular shaped barrel. This set contains 24 vivid colors, which have a soft texture of lead. They would be a perfect fit for students or beginners who want to start their life with art.

Best Colored Pencils from STAEDTLER in 2020 (Unavailable Now)

Review	Product Name	Number of Items
	Noris Aquarell 144 10	24

Noris Aquarell 144 10 24 Colored Pencils

The Noris Aquarel 144 is a set of coloured pencils which are supposed to be watercolor, but are they really as the name suggests? The set consists of 24 pencils. The shape is hexagonal which is usual for lots of pencils. These also have STAEDTLER’s breakage protection – ABS system, thus the lead is covered with white bloom.

Despite negative feedback, children adore this set, thus, they must be perfect for school purposes. These would be a nice option for artists, as well, especially those who want to save their budget as more pigmented means more pricey products. And here is one tip – they don’t need much water for watercolor performance.

FAQ

All the selling platforms are a swarm of questions: what is the best option that particularly suits my case, or how long will these pencils last? There is no common answer since there are different types of products and their components which play a huge role in the pencils’ performance. However, here are some common questions which have exact and accurate answers.

Cool Facts About STAEDTLER Pencils

Every brand has its own secrets and history, sometimes it can be weird, sometimes – funny. But all of them have their own history with their downfalls which usually remain unknown. Here are some interesting facts about STAEDTLER pencils.

Who Invented STAEDTLER Pencil?

STAEDTLER was created by a German man, Johann Sebastian Staedtler, in 1835. A year before company founding, Johann invented pastel which had the look of a regular pencil and could be sharpened to an acute angle. That must be the crucial invention of his life, which brought him fame.

The next year, in 1835, the company STAEDTLER founded started to supply high-quality products and continues today. The STAEDTLER company became one of the biggest companies which manufactures stationery in Europe.

How Does STAEDTLER Make Its Pencils?

Despite the huge amount of assumptions that pencils contain lead, which is not among the ingredients, the current composition is of water, graphite/charcoal, and clay.

Graphite and charcoal are ingredients of lead which are mixed together with clay. The more clay added, the more firm the lead becomes. Then it’s baked in an oven and covered with a wooden barrel.

STAEDTLER Is Environmentally Friendly

Thanks to modern technologies and patented products by STAEDTLER WOPEX, STAEDTLER has been producing pencils with environment friendly materials – recycled plastic and wood. Extruded wood is used for the barrel, while plastic covers the barrel.

Europe’s Largest Manufacturer of Wood-Cased Pencils

According to statistics from 2017, the STAEDTLER company has Export share of slightly more than three quarters of German stationery suppliers. Thus, STAEDTLER is considered to be the largest European company of supplying tools for students and artists.

Summarizing the Above…

Reviewing all the products mentioned above, it’s hard not to notice that lots of stationery items have fans all around the world. Does this say something? Of course, it does! Not every manufacturer can boast such a high number of fans.

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