What is the Japanese Kuru Toga Advance Mechanical Pencil?

(0.5 mm)

Technology for beautiful handwriting

1. Double speed! "W-Speed" engine

The rotation mechanism has evolved to rotate twice as fast as the standard model. By sharpening the lead more frequently, it allows for finer, more consistent, and clearer strokes without the writing widening or blurring. It is ideal for writing complex characters (such as Kanji), small letters, or numbers with precision.

2. Metal parts

Precision-machined metal parts have been used to stabilize the lead rotation mechanism, providing a firmer and more professional writing feel.

3. Breakage protection mechanism

To prevent the lead from breaking while writing, it features a sliding pipe (retractable tip). You can write even without the lead extending from the pipe. As the lead wears down, the pipe automatically retracts.

• Note: If the pipe becomes too short, press the button to extend more lead.

Safety and usage instructions

• Do not refill the lead through the tip, as this can cause jams.

• Do not put too many leads at once (a maximum of 3 is recommended).

• Do not use it for purposes other than writing.

• Contains small parts (cap and eraser); keep it away from small children.

• Be careful with the sharp tip.

• When the lead runs out, the metal pipe retracts sharply; this is normal.

• Recommended refills: Uni 0.5 mm leads and size "S" replacement eraser.

Visual Comparison

• Left side (Normal mechanical pencil): The writing becomes thick, crowded, and the stroke becomes faint.

• Right side (Advance): The writing maintains the same thickness and sharpness, allowing for clean writing for longer.

Manufactured by: Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. Origin: Made in Japan.

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