{"product_id":"uni-kuru-toga-wood-mechanical-pencil","title":"Uni Kuru Toga Wood Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUni Kuru Toga Wood Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uni Kuru Toga Wood Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm merges authentic natural timber with Mitsubishi Pencil's iconic auto-rotating lead engine. Crafted with a premium natural wood body, each pencil showcases distinct wood grain variations that grow richer and more personalized over time. Featuring the whisper-quiet Kurutoga KS rotation mechanism, the internal clutch turns the graphite core slightly with every stroke, continuously maintaining an ultra-sharp conical tip for crisp handwriting, clean technical drafting, and zero smudging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Hardwood Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic fine-grained timber offers an organic warmth in the hand, tactile comfort, and an individual wood grain pattern on every instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Rotating Kuru Toga Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced internal gearing rotates the graphite lead subtly on every lift, preventing uneven beveling and keeping lines razor-sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKS Engine Nib Damper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated elastomer damping softens surface impact and eliminates tip wobble for whisper-quiet, rock-solid stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Low Center of Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighted internal brass mechanism pairs with the lightweight wooden body to deliver effortless hand control and reduce writing fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Earth Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in rich Forest Green and understated Steel Gray finishes with precision matte accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uni Mitsubishi Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuru Toga Wood (M5-KW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Wood \u0026amp; High-Precision Internal Components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest Green, Steel Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous Auto-Rotating KS Engine Click Mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEraser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refillable Eraser under Metal Push Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Kuru Toga auto-rotating mechanism work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery time you press the pencil against paper and lift it, a spring-loaded internal clutch engages to rotate the lead core by a fraction of a turn. This continuous rotation wears down the graphite evenly in a conical point, eliminating flat chisel edges and preventing line thickening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special about the wood used on the M5-KW model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe barrel is crafted from high-grade natural timber with a protective smooth finish. The organic wood develops a unique patina through handling and provides a warm, natural feel that plastic and metal barrels cannot duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the wood body make the pencil too light or unbalanced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the internal Kuru Toga mechanical housing and metallic nose cone provide a low, centered balance point, ensuring optimal weight distribution for steady, effortless writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of pencil lead is best for this pencil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile any standard 0.5mm lead works, Uni Kuru Toga Lead refills feature a specialized hard-core structure that maximizes the sharpening efficiency of the auto-rotating engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the eraser under the push cap be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, removing the metal end button reveals a standard Uni mechanical pencil eraser, which can easily be replaced when worn down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uni Mitsubishi Pencil","offers":[{"title":"Forest Green","offer_id":47485410803746,"sku":"M5-KW-1","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Steel Gray","offer_id":47485410836514,"sku":"M5-KW-2","price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3045\/6354\/files\/uni-kuru-toga-mechanical-pencil-wood-05mm-m5-kw-5901257.webp?v=1789008575","url":"https:\/\/www.xypen.com\/products\/uni-kuru-toga-wood-mechanical-pencil","provider":"XYPen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}