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Uni Kuru Toga High Grade Auto Lead Rotation 0.3mm Mechanical Pencil, Blue Body (M3-1012)

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Brand 三菱鉛筆
Writing Instrument Form Mechanical Graphite Pencil
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Age Range (Description) Adult

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  • The Kuru Toga Series from Uni-ball Mitsubishi has a core rotation mechanism that can automatically rotate the pencil lead as you write. The lead is twisted through a spring-loaded clutch, it works by twisting incrementally every time you lift the pencil up (i.e. during printing words, etc.). This allows a uniform wearing of the pencil lead so that it always remains as a pointed tip. So you can easily avoid the usual problem of using pencils:
  • At first the pencil has a sharp point, but after that when you continue to write the point is worn down, and your line widths are smudgy and thicker. Sometimes the tip of the angled point can scratch or catch on the paper. The lead is easy to break due to some positions of the tip and the angles of the tip.
  • But using Kuru Toga pencil, you will not have to face the above problems. You are effectively using only 50% of the lead area that you were previously using with your old mechanical pencil. Thus, a 0.3/0.5 mm Kuru Toga will write incredibly thin lines and have less breakage than a standard 0.3/0.5 mm mechanical pencil.
  • Lead Size : 0.3mm
  • Japan Import

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    Enjoy the second generation Kuru Toga pencil with an aluminum grip and high-quality plastic body. This pencil is perfect for stationery fanatics, it will always give you a sharp point! Ideal for writing crisp and neat print, using with Sudoku puzzles and more! It's going to take a true pencil expert to understand the common pencil's dilemma but hang in there as we try and explain. With standard mechanical pencils, as you write the pencil lead is worn down until it is a slanted surface. Each time you write you will get a different experience depending on how the pencil is rotated. This can cause multiple annoyances: 1. As you start to write you might have a sharp point, but as you continue to write the point is worn down and thus your line widths are not uniform. This can also lead to smudgy and thick lines. 2. If you pick the pencil up and happen to start writing with the tip of the angled point, it is likely to scratch or catch on the paper. 3. The different angles at which the pencil lead comes in to contact with the paper is a common cause of lead breakage. The Kuru Toga, on the other hand, has a core rotation mechanism that continually rotates the pencil lead as you write. The lead is twisted through a spring-loaded clutch, it works by twisting incrementally every time you lift the pencil up (i.e. during printing words, etc.). This allows a uniform wearing of the pencil lead so that it always remains as a pointed tip. Not only does it solve the above problems, but it also gives you an amazingly thin line. You are effectively using only 50% of the lead area that you were previously using with your old mechanical pencil. Thus, a 0.3/0.5 mm Kuru Toga will write incredibly thin lines and have less breakage than a standard 0.3/0.5 mm mechanical pencil.

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    Customers find the pencil to be a good quality writing instrument with a smooth grip that fits comfortably in the hand. They appreciate its writing performance, particularly for writing Kanji. Many find it works well and is a great tool. The design and lead rotation are also appreciated. However, some customers have differing views on its durability and weight.

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    65 customers mention "Quality"61 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the quality of the pencil. They find it a good pencil with a well-made tip and a sturdy metal body. The handling is good, though some feel the pencil feels fragile in their hands.

    "Got this years ago. Amazing product good stuff. Sharpens every stroke of your writing. Once you go and use kurutoga you don’t go back" Read more

    "...All in all, the pencil is a really good pencil and still is my absolute favorite, even if I was sent the wrong one...." Read more

    "These pencils are excellent and work exactly as advertised. They come with highly effective erasers. Really, the erasers leave your paper spotless...." Read more

    "Better than the plastic body Kuru Togas. No issues so far. This one has a metal body making it a little heavier than the plastic body ones...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Comfort"20 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the comfort of the pencil. They find it fits well in their hands, with a smooth grip and high-quality barrel feel. The balance is perfect, and the texture is nice, allowing for drawing lightly or pressing hard.

    "...Feel of the barrel is high quality. Excellent weight and tactile feel overall." Read more

    "...But beside that, it's pretty comfortable, I enjoy writing with it. I like the knurled grips better but those only come in 0.5mm that I've found...." Read more

    "...As a mechanical pencil, it writes very well; the grip is smooth and there's a small ring of silicone that kind of looks like a tiny gasket near the..." Read more

    "Love the aesthetic appeal and feel of this pencil. Adore the fact that I don’t have to provide assistance to get access to more lead!" Read more

    23 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive3 negative

    Customers find the mechanical pencil writes well and produces a smooth writing line. It's comfortable to hold, sharpens every stroke, and writes consistently every time. They find it great for note-taking and drawing. The black eraser is a nice touch.

    "Got this years ago. Amazing product good stuff. Sharpens every stroke of your writing. Once you go and use kurutoga you don’t go back" Read more

    "...I love the fine point soo much! I can write so tiny! But the main feature, the lead rotation mechanism, is just MWAH. so good...." Read more

    "...As a mechanical pencil, it writes very well; the grip is smooth and there's a small ring of silicone that kind of looks like a tiny gasket near the..." Read more

    "...very small and a bit sloppy and these make it slightly easier to produce legible characters and recognizable drawings." Read more

    16 customers mention "Functionality"16 positive0 negative

    Customers like the functionality of the pencil. They say it works well, handles well, and has a precision construction. The mechanism operates smoothly, and the eraser works well. It's excellent for engineering and math, with less breakage and a consistent line.

    "These pencils are excellent and work exactly as advertised. They come with highly effective erasers. Really, the erasers leave your paper spotless...." Read more

    "Better than the plastic body Kuru Togas. No issues so far. This one has a metal body making it a little heavier than the plastic body ones...." Read more

    "...and it works fine. Smooth writing, the mechanism works well, though not perfectly. sometimes you have to help it a bit. Cons:..." Read more

    "...Once again, best tool for the job. This pencil is amazing. If you write with pencils all day, get it." Read more

    14 customers mention "Design"12 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the pencil's design. They like its aesthetic appeal, smooth writing, and recognizable drawings. The eraser is a nice touch and pretty unique.

    "...Even so, it's sleek and nice looking and comfy. Those discreet rubber rings really make a difference, give you fingers something to grip on...." Read more

    "...make it slightly easier to produce legible characters and recognizable drawings." Read more

    "...Overall mechanically, it seems super nice and a considerable upgrade to those cheap bics if you want one nice quality pencil mixed in with the &#..." Read more

    "Love the aesthetic appeal and feel of this pencil. Adore the fact that I don’t have to provide assistance to get access to more lead!" Read more

    14 customers mention "Lead rotation"11 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the rotating lead mechanism. They say it improves the rotary action and helps alleviate wrist fatigue.

    "Precision point. Lead rotates automatically to produce a fine point with each new stroke. Feel of the barrel is high quality...." Read more

    "...I can write so tiny! But the main feature, the lead rotation mechanism, is just MWAH. so good...." Read more

    "...it rotates the lead slightly using a gear mechanism. It's really clever, and for my purposes completely non-disruptive...." Read more

    "...too slick on this, the breakage rate is pretty high, it has the slower spin rate, and the tip doesn’t retract...." Read more

    29 customers mention "Durability"14 positive15 negative

    Customers have different views on the pencil's durability. Some find it remarkably durable, reliable, and the lead is stronger than other brands. They say it's built well and has survived travel. Others mention that the 0.3mm lead breaks easily, the barrel grip is mediocre, and the tip can be damaged if dropped. Overall, opinions are mixed on the pencil's overall durability.

    "...The lead came out with no issues, and the mechanism that this pencil is known for does indeed turn the lead each time you lift the pencil so the..." Read more

    "...The rubber bits wear off over time, This is probably due to me messing with them, but they probably wont last more than 2 years or so." Read more

    "...I've taken it with me on trips many times and it's survived the travel. I've had others where the tip bent and it was unusable...." Read more

    "...the Orenz tip retracts - this one doesn't which lends itself to tip damage if dropped,... and holes in shirt pockets. The GraphGear also retracts...." Read more

    16 customers mention "Weight"10 positive6 negative

    Customers have different views on the weight of the pencil. Some find it lightweight and comfortable to hold, while others say it's heavier than expected and makes writing uncomfortable. The weight balance is considered perfect by some.

    "...Feel of the barrel is high quality. Excellent weight and tactile feel overall." Read more

    "...There is nothing sharp about the Kuru Togas, and they are REALLY light...." Read more

    "...and it has a nice weight to it that made writing with it feel great...." Read more

    "...The auto-rotating lead mechanism works great, the weight balance is perfect, and the texture is nice...." Read more

    No Better Pencil Exists
    5 out of 5 stars
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    I absolutely love this pencil. As an engineering student I like to write small and neat and of all the pencils I've ever used none have performed as well as this one. I'm paralyzed and can't write very hard so I use 2B Lead, which is the softest I've found for 0.3mm, and it works perfectly. The only issues I have is that the lead breaks very easily so you have to be careful, and when the lead piece reaches its end it can be a pain to get it out and push through a new one. However, these issues don't take any stars away. I should also mention that the eraser on this pencil is very small and doesn't last very long, so I found it's best to have an additional eraser nearby to erase mistakes.Here's an example of my work to demonstrate how it writes.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      Precision point. Lead rotates automatically to produce a fine point with each new stroke. Feel of the barrel is high quality. Excellent weight and tactile feel overall.
    • Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      Got this years ago. Amazing product good stuff. Sharpens every stroke of your writing. Once you go and use kurutoga you don’t go back
    • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      First things first, 0.3mm lead is awesome! I love the fine point soo much! I can write so tiny! But the main feature, the lead rotation mechanism, is just MWAH. so good. I love how sharp it makes my letters look, even with the 0.3mm lead it is even better! The only complaint is the typical tiny almost microscopic eraser. I mean, really, it's 2020 why can't we get better erasing solutions? But beside that, it's pretty comfortable, I enjoy writing with it. I like the knurled grips better but those only come in 0.5mm that I've found. Even so, it's sleek and nice looking and comfy. Those discreet rubber rings really make a difference, give you fingers something to grip on. very nice!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      To preface this, I have the blue 0.3 version that I bought a few months ago from a different site, so I have a point of reference for comparison and I received the black one instead of the blue one that I ordered, which I didn't really mind since it's just color, but does not come in 0.3 size like the blue version does if you want 0.3 instead of 0.5.

      Anyway, this is the review of the black version of the Kuru Toga.

      I wanted another of my favorite mechanical pencil at work, so I decided to get it through Amazon this time around.
      As a mechanical pencil, it writes very well; the grip is smooth and there's a small ring of silicone that kind of looks like a tiny gasket near the end of the barrel that I tend to like to grip (you can see this in the pictures I included, especially on my blue version that I already own), and it has a nice weight to it that made writing with it feel great.
      The lead came out with no issues, and the mechanism that this pencil is known for does indeed turn the lead each time you lift the pencil so the point stayed sharp and I wish these are easier to find in the US.
      There is one issue that I found with the black version and that is the barrel of the pencil felt cheaper than the blue version that I previously bought and have used for the last half year. It's not that it's not sturdy, it feels like a different type of aluminum was used compared to the pencil I already own. It's not a deal breaker for me, but I was mystified and thrown off guard by the difference; it felt a little cheaper aluminum in comparison to my other pencil.

      All in all, the pencil is a really good pencil and still is my absolute favorite, even if I was sent the wrong one. I ended up gifting it to my little sister since I don't have any 0.5 lead for when the pencil runs out of the provided lead, and I don't plan to get any 0.5 lead just for this pencil. I also wanted to see if she'll like it as much as I do.

      (Four stars because of the aluminum difference, but I still liked the pencil as it is.)
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      4.0 out of 5 stars Still my favorite pencil
      Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
      To preface this, I have the blue 0.3 version that I bought a few months ago from a different site, so I have a point of reference for comparison and I received the black one instead of the blue one that I ordered, which I didn't really mind since it's just color, but does not come in 0.3 size like the blue version does if you want 0.3 instead of 0.5.

      Anyway, this is the review of the black version of the Kuru Toga.

      I wanted another of my favorite mechanical pencil at work, so I decided to get it through Amazon this time around.
      As a mechanical pencil, it writes very well; the grip is smooth and there's a small ring of silicone that kind of looks like a tiny gasket near the end of the barrel that I tend to like to grip (you can see this in the pictures I included, especially on my blue version that I already own), and it has a nice weight to it that made writing with it feel great.
      The lead came out with no issues, and the mechanism that this pencil is known for does indeed turn the lead each time you lift the pencil so the point stayed sharp and I wish these are easier to find in the US.
      There is one issue that I found with the black version and that is the barrel of the pencil felt cheaper than the blue version that I previously bought and have used for the last half year. It's not that it's not sturdy, it feels like a different type of aluminum was used compared to the pencil I already own. It's not a deal breaker for me, but I was mystified and thrown off guard by the difference; it felt a little cheaper aluminum in comparison to my other pencil.

      All in all, the pencil is a really good pencil and still is my absolute favorite, even if I was sent the wrong one. I ended up gifting it to my little sister since I don't have any 0.5 lead for when the pencil runs out of the provided lead, and I don't plan to get any 0.5 lead just for this pencil. I also wanted to see if she'll like it as much as I do.

      (Four stars because of the aluminum difference, but I still liked the pencil as it is.)
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      These pencils are excellent and work exactly as advertised. They come with highly effective erasers. Really, the erasers leave your paper spotless. And your lines will be very consistently a nice fine .3mm, every line, every time. Even though these pencils aren't cheap, I've bought three more since the first one I tried and my preferred brand of mechanical pencil has changed to these. My handwriting is very small and a bit sloppy and these make it slightly easier to produce legible characters and recognizable drawings.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      Better than the plastic body Kuru Togas. No issues so far. This one has a metal body making it a little heavier than the plastic body ones. But it’s balanced and the weight makes it feel like it’s a better quality writing tool.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      i like to collect and use technical pens. while this kind of has that look and feel, i wouldnt classify it as such. this is more of a writing pen. i would probably STILL give it 4 stars as a technical pen, but for a writing pen, these are great. punching well above their weight, i have pencils that ive paid much more money for that these are comparable to. not my goto daily writer, but knowing what i know now, id feel naked if these were not in my collection. 10/10.
    • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
      Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
      I use this pencil more than any other now. For drawing, writing, anything else you need it for?

      Pros:
      Durable, its been dropped, stepped on, thrown, etc. and it works fine.
      Smooth writing, the mechanism works well, though not perfectly. sometimes you have to help it a bit.

      Cons:
      Small eraser, for this you'll either want more backup erasers, or a large eraser.
      The rubber bits wear off over time, This is probably due to me messing with them, but they probably wont last more than 2 years or so.