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'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface. | '''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface. | ||
This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br> | This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br> | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 3 January 2020
Kuru Toga is a mechanical pencil line developed by the Uni Mitsubishi company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.
This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.
All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead approximatively 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).
"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice faster: approximatively 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.
All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.
There are also special editions featuring characters by Disney, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.
"Roulette" and "High Grade" use the Uni eraser refill size C, while all the other models use the Uni eraser refill size S.
Kuru Toga pencil models
| Model name | Available Sizes | Additional Features / Informations |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.7mm |
Plastic body; plastic clip; available in a wide variety of colours |
| Standard Disney Edition |
0.5mm | Same as the Standard model |
| Standard Sanrio Edition |
0.5mm | Same as the Standard model |
| High Grade | 0.3mm 0.5mm |
Ridged aluminium grip section; metal clip |
| Roulette | 0.5mm | Knurled aluminium grip section; metal clip |
| Rubber Grip | 0.5mm | Rubber grip area; no clip (replaced by a little knob) |
| Alpha Gel | 0.5mm | Same gel grip as the classic Alpha Gel; plastic clip |
| Pipe Slide | 0.5mm | Plastic body; plastic clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation |
| Advance | 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.7mm |
Plastic body; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation |
| Advance Studio Ghibli Edition |
0.5mm | Same as the Advance model |