452 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (83%).
r/mechanicalpencils Traffic & Engagement r/mechanicalpencils Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/mechanicalpencils Most Active Times When r/mechanicalpencils Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/mechanicalpencils Flair Performance r/mechanicalpencils Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Newly Bought | 96 (21.4%) | 51 |
| Collection | 92 (20.5%) | 63 |
| Help | 88 (19.6%) | 8 |
| Discussion | 40 (8.9%) | 38 |
| Review | 38 (8.5%) | 42 |
| Vintage | 28 (6.3%) | 24 |
| Custom & DIY | 21 (4.7%) | 59 |
| In Use | 14 (3.1%) | 48 |
| Stationery News | 11 (2.5%) | 38 |
| Art | 9 (2.0%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/mechanicalpencils Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mechanicalpencils
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pencil | 83 (18.4%) | 29 | 7 |
| mechanical | 53 (11.7%) | 38 | 8 |
| pencils | 34 (7.5%) | 35 | 10 |
| collection | 31 (6.9%) | 63 | 9 |
| pentel | 29 (6.4%) | 53 | 9 |
| lead | 25 (5.5%) | 15 | 6 |
| rotring | 20 (4.4%) | 56 | 10 |
| toga | 19 (4.2%) | 50 | 17 |
| kuru | 18 (4.0%) | 53 | 16 |
| first | 15 (3.3%) | 73 | 12 |
r/mechanicalpencils Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mechanicalpencils
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mechanicalpencils Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mechanicalpencils
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I designed and 3d printed some accessories for my Rotring 600
Today I lost an old friend. (Rotring 800 .5)
My first mechanical pencil
Pentel Kerry made of ebonite
My Reaction When I First Used Kuru Toga Dive
2 day Japan haul
Most Useful Pencil Feature?
my pen case is finally full!!
Kuru Toga Dive vs. Orenz Nero vs. S30: A Long-Term Review
Ready for college
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I designed and 3d printed some accessories for my Rotring 600 | 335 | 37 | image | Jul 27 |
| Today I lost an old friend. (Rotring 800 .5) | 305 | 15 | image | Jul 22 |
| My first mechanical pencil | 267 | 21 | image | Jul 31 |
| Pentel Kerry made of ebonite | 236 | 19 | image | Jul 6 |
| My Reaction When I First Used Kuru Toga Dive | 228 | 73 | image | Jul 16 |
| 2 day Japan haul | 223 | 11 | image | Jul 25 |
| Most Useful Pencil Feature? | 215 | 62 | image | Jul 10 |
| my pen case is finally full!! | 204 | 30 | image | Jul 27 |
| Kuru Toga Dive vs. Orenz Nero vs. S30: A Long-Term Review | 191 | 33 | image | Jul 1 |
| Ready for college | 189 | 18 | image | Jul 23 |
r/mechanicalpencils Audience Overlap r/mechanicalpencils Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mechanicalpencils FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mechanicalpencils
What's the best time to post on r/mechanicalpencils?
Based on posting volume, r/mechanicalpencils is most active on Fridays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mechanicalpencils?
r/mechanicalpencils averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mechanicalpencils get?
Posts on r/mechanicalpencils average about 41 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mechanicalpencils get most?
On r/mechanicalpencils, most posts are image posts (83%)