The plastic version is now officially distributed in the UK and other countries, while the successor, the new Kuru Toga pencil, is already available in Japan. The spring-empowered clutch rotates the lead very time you left the pencil from the surface, hence madding the lead worn off much more evenly resulting in a more even line width. Enter Uni’s Kuru Toga—the mechanical pencil that is about to change every last conception you ever had about mechanical pencils.

For the designers who created the packaging the Nano Dia leads seem to be nearly as big a selling point as the Kuru Toga Engine.Both modes have their advantages: “Kuru Toga” mode is better for math and print writing and “Hold” mode is better for quick notes and cursive. With the Kuru Toga Advance your letters stay crisp and clear compared to using an ordinary mechanical pencil. Because lead grade and writing pressure can affect how quickly the lead wears down, this pencil allows you to adjust the amount of lead extended using the dial near the pencil’s tip. Specially designed refill sheath to prevent core breakage can reduce writing pressure and make writing more stable for a long time.

Luckily, the pencils are in a rack (Office Works in Australia) and I could compare pressure between the Kuru Togas. The way of holding a pencil reminds me how I saw my father-in-law holding a pencil it was (nearly) vertical – so axial = normal pen force (see http://bleistift. Disclaimer: Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products. Instead of a clip, this pencil has a circular knob which acts as a roll stop and adds to the sleek look. So the conclusion I’ve drawn is that it’s indeed a matter of pressure and perhaps angle when writing.The good thing about this is that I do not carry pencils in my pocket, so no need to worry about the sleeve causing any damage or discomfort. Its double speed core toggling, anti-break mechanism, and reliable rotating core mechanism make it the ultimate companion for those seeking a faster, smoother, and more durable writing experience.

I realized quite suddenly, when I was doing some pencil writing with one of my Pipes this afternoon, how often the lead had been breaking, and accompanying or short of that, how often I could not control the tactile heavy pressure vs. As an added bonus, the pencil tip can also be pushed into the body completely, preventing the sleeve from getting bent or poking holes into your pockets and pen cases. Your writing will always remain clean and sharp, and you don’t have to worry as much about lead breakage.This may be something to do with the angle of the point with the long-point sharpener as I read on “The Weekly Pencil” blog that he experienced less breakages after switching to the KUM Masterpiece sharpener, but from the US that seems to be very difficult to get hold of. The tip is less likely to be damaged when you're carrying it, and it's less likely to poke holes in your pocket, or even you! The Kuru Toga is aptly named by taking two words from the Japanese language and merging them together. Es muss sich um eine Fehlproduktion handeln, bei meinen Exemplaren besteht der Mangel definitiv nicht!