Mitsubishi uni Kuru Toga Advance Upgrade Mechanical Pencil – Gunmetal, 0.5 mm

Most mechanical pencils share a problem that is easy to overlook until you notice it: as the lead wears down on one side during writing, it forms a slanted, asymmetrical tip that produces an inconsistent line — thicker on one stroke, thinner on the next. The Kuru Toga solves this with a spring-loaded rotation mechanism that incrementally twists the lead every time you lift the pencil from the page, wearing it down evenly into a consistent conical tip. The Advance Upgrade is the most refined expression of this system, fitted with the W Speed Engine that rotates the lead twice as fast as the standard Kuru Toga — once every 20 strokes rather than 40.

Gunmetal is the most understated and quietly authoritative colour in the Advance Upgrade range — a dark, cool grey with a metallic depth that suits a desk that takes its tools seriously. The precision-punched metal grip provides a stable, non-slip hold without rubber padding, and the sliding lead sleeve advances automatically as the lead shortens before retracting fully for safe carry. The overall effect is a pencil that looks as considered as it performs.

Features

• W Speed Engine — rotates lead every 20 strokes for twice the rotation speed of standard Kuru Toga
• Lead rotation keeps tip consistently conical for even, uniform line width
• Precision-punched metal grip section with integrated finger placement guide
• Sliding lead sleeve advances automatically and retracts fully for carry safety
• Break-resistant lead feeding mechanism
• Gunmetal body with metallic-look rear barrel and metal clip
• Top-button click advance
• Pre-loaded with one HB 0.5 mm lead
• 0.5 mm lead diameter | Length: 155 mm | Weight: 16 g
• Also available in White, Red, and Navy
• Made in Japan

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