uniball™ Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil Starter Kit, 0.7mm HB No. 2, 1 Pack | Patented rotating mechanism keeps tip sharp, diamond-infused No. 2 lead for dark marks, replaceable eraser, refillable

I have found that I write with gusto and that can break the plastic on the 0.7mm model towards the tip, and then it requires a new device entirely, so at some point I tried "all metal" 0.5 after breaking 2 of the 0.7mm ones, and then noticed write away how much more frequently I was breaking lead and couldn't write the way I preferred very well. Annoyed, I decided I'll keep buying replacements for the 0.7mm "plastic" Kuro Toga until they wise up to making metal 0.7mm options. That’s a pencil I would pay $20 for.

I lived in Japan for many years and greatly enjoyed buying and using all of the wonderfully engineered tools, cooking implements, knives, consumer electronics, etc. Japanese people love precision and great clean design, and mechanical pencils ("sha-pen" in Japanese) are heavily used. By professionals, captains of industry, artists, and school children. My Japanese teacher turned me onto them, great for precision writing of Kanji. I think the Japanese affinity for them stems from the similarity to sumi-e (charcoal) writing implements traditionally used to write Kanji characters. I don't recall these Kuru Toga pencils from when I was there, I might have been using them all along and didn't realize what I had. Anyway, I just bought this one from Amazon and fell in love with it instantly. For a piece of consumer goods that costs less than $6.00 the engineering and design of this thing is a marvel. Might sound funny but it is beautiful to look at. Smoke translucent high gloss plastic barrel, neon green grip and eraser cap, chome-look tip, ridges molded into the end to make it easier to grip. The auto rotation/ auto advance of the lead works perfectly as expected. To test it I started writing and could not stop. The included HB leads are for me, the perfect balance of darkness and hardness. Silky smooth on the paper and they produce no dust that will smudge. I spent the day today at work, writing with a 0.5 mech pencil (not one of these, just a standard one) and the lead broke every 10 seconds literally. Snap, click to advance. Snap, click to advance. Snap, click to advance. Frustration. Got home, opened this up and just wrote a lot and have not broken the point once. Includes a starter pack of HB 0.7 leads and 3 erasers (one installed and two spares). The pencil itself had about 3 leads pre-installed so get this "starter set" and you'll be good to go for a long time. Amazon sells a 40- pack of the 0.7 leads as an "add-on" item for a couple of dollars if you spend more than $25. Love this sha-pen. Must. Concentrate. On. Not. Losing. It.

This mechanical pencil stands out with its precision-engineered rotating lead mechanism, ensuring a consistently sharp point while reducing breakage. The smoothness of the diamond-infused HB #2 lead provides a comfortable writing experience, making it an excellent choice for students, professionals, and artists alike. The translucent barrel and ergonomic grip add to its appeal, allowing for both functionality and aesthetic pleasure. The inclusion of extra lead refills and erasers is a thoughtful touch, ensuring longevity without immediate additional purchases. Despite its high-quality build, the plastic body is a potential downside, as it may not withstand accidental drops well. Some users have reported cracks or breakage from relatively minor falls, which is something to consider if durability is a priority. Additionally, while the lead rotation mechanism is effective, it works best with print-style writing rather than cursive, as lifting the pencil frequently is required to engage the rotation feature. The eraser size is another minor drawback—while it erases cleanly, frequent users might find themselves needing replacements sooner than expected. Overall, this pencil delivers on its promise of smooth, precise writing, making it a strong contender in its price range. The combination of high-end engineering and practical usability makes it a great investment, especially for those who value a consistent writing experience. However, if you’re prone to dropping your writing tools or prefer a more rugged design, you may want to explore sturdier alternatives.

I have to say this pencil is close to perfect! The main things are; lead strength, lead writing deep lines or light. I am still trying to figure out the sharpener. The two reasons I am giving a 4 star is the plastic body, mostly the clip over time will definitely break. I have to clip it to my shirt collar it has held up for 2 weeks so far. The other is if the nib is almost too short, I am sure its to help the lead strength. If there was a way to make the body metal, and extend the nib length, it would be perfect for writing, sketching, and work. (Finish carpentry).

This really works and I got it when it was on sale for ~ five dollars so I consider it a great value. I like that it comes with refills and would be a nice stocking stuffer. The mechanical portion that rotates the lead makes writing so much easier. The person who invented this item is a genius. The only thing is that this is made of plastic so feels a bit flimsy in the hand.

I absolutely love this mechanical pencil. Auto rotation of the lead keeps my lines the same width. Quality eraser as well. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this mechanical pencil and I only wish I would have bought a Kuru Toga sooner. It writes incredibly smoothly, and the transparent barrel is a neat touch because I like seeing the mechanism work. The lead quality is excellent—it feels great on paper and doesn’t break easily, even with heavy writing from someone with wonky hands. The only minor downside is that I wish it came with more erasers, but for this price getting the extra two erasers and the extra lead is a steal for this quality. Overall, I definitely recommend this pencil. And in this colour - because that green on blue looks so nice in person.

Purchased 2 in January 2025 and by June 2026 both had cracked and separated right at the transition from the smoke colored plastic body to the chrome piece and neither could be fixed due to it either being hot pressed and/or glued, not threaded. Form and function good, durability with 2-3 times weekly use didn't work for me. If you're OK knowing these will hit the round file pretty quick, it's a decent mechanical pencil until it falls apart between your fingers.

Uniball kurutoga 0,7 mm, scrive in modo perfetto, la rotazione della mina ad ogni pressione garantisce in modo efficace la continuità ed uniformità del tratto. Unica pecca é che la matita é un po' leggera per come scrivo io, ma nulla toglie alla qualità complessiva.

amazing

Heel lekker potlood voor aantekeningen en schetsen. Echter is binnen een jaar de plastic buitenhuls gebroken, dat valt tegen.

Nice product

Happy with the pencil, looks well made