Pentel and Pilot with exciting automatics that may not be as complex as old models but are still interesting advancements and great pencils overall.
Pentel a few years ago and that 0.1 prototype + orenznero.
Uni and its Kuru Toga reviving a good part of the interest in mechanical pencils.
Even STAEDTLER and the HEX tribute to the lumograph and offering the 925 line internationally.
Rotring and the 800 and Rapid Pro which yeah isnt a 600G but it doesnt take away from it.
What are your predictions for the future?
I believe that maybe Uni will bring back the Hi branding; Pilot releases a new Automac in the late 2020s and Pentel expands and improves their Orenz line, I think Chinese brands will make more complex and competitive models as well.
I also hope that Pentel does something else new. I can’t think of anything new besides new releases of Orenz models in the last several years, aside from Limited Edition colors of older models.
I’m going to keep my wish list simple for now. Clear p200s with colors like on the new Orenz, and I’m ready for the re-release of the PD345 with the new colors.