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Your cart is empty. There's a real problem that affects almost all mechanical pencils-bear with us as we explain. As you use a regular mechanical pencil, the lead wears down on one side, forming a slanted wedge-shaped tip. Each time you put the lead to the page you end up using a different lead surface (pointy, flat, wide, thin) depending on how you hold the pencil. This can cause dramatic and unsightly variations in line thickness as you write or draw.
The Kuru Toga eliminates this problem with the use of an ingenious lead rotation mechanism that continually rotates the pencil lead as you write. A spring-loaded clutch twists the lead incrementally every time you lift the pencil from the paper. This allows a uniform wearing of the lead to create a conical tip shape that provides a fine, consistent line.
This Kuru Toga Advance features an updated "W Speed" mechanism, which rotates the lead twice as fast as standard Kuru Toga pencils so that the lead gets sharpened twice as quickly. Standard Kuru Toga pencils rotate the lead once every 40 strokes, while the Kuru Toga Advance rotates the lead once every 20 strokes. The Advance's mechanism also features metal parts for smoother, more reliable performance.
The Advance also features a sliding lead sleeve (guide pipe) that protects the lead as you write. As you write and the lead gets shorter, the sleeve slides into the pencil, getting shorter along with the lead. This means that you can write continuously without clicking to extend more lead, all the way until the sleeve gets too short. The sleeve can be fully retracted when the pencil is not being used, protecting it from getting bent or poking a hole in your pocket or pencil case.
Artur F 🔥
Reviewed in Germany on March 14, 2025
Love it! Writes thin and well. Zebra Delguard is a bit better in terms of saving the graphite from breaking, but this feels also very unique because of the thin lines it makes. The eraser could be better, here it’s just the standard one.
Joab Jamieson
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2025
An amazing feeling pencil in your hand, the rotating lead freeze. Any worry of having to rotate the pencil in your hand by yourself. The weight, size and quality are both satisfying, allowing greater ease of use. I have not used it for drawing, but is a must for writing.
SJ
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2024
This pencil is a game changer for anyone who loves precision when writing or drawing. The auto lead rotation feature keeps the tip sharp and consistent, which means no more uneven lines or lead breakage. The pencil feels super comfortable in the hand, and the build quality is top notch. It's sturdy yet lightweight, so my hand never gets tired.This pencil takes the hassle out of constantly adjusting your grip to avoid dulling the lead, making it a must-have for students, artists, or anyone who writes a lot!
Antonio
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2024
Its 100% worth it to buy a pencil like this along with some extra led sticks, the hand feel is great and my writing is much more consistent. That being said, I personally would use this as something to keep at home, it isn't cheap enough to not worry about losing.
I don't want to put my name
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2024
Does everything perfectly, the rotating tip makes the point thinner than other pencils of the same thickness. For scantron sheets the thin point makes it a bit tedious, so if exams are the use go with the 0.7mm.
Ali Cakmak
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2024
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Mike A
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2024
The pencil is balanced and comfortable to use, but perhaps a little bit too light for my taste. But I haven't used a mechanical pencil since college, so it's been awhile. The rotating lead keeps the point in shape without turning the pencil in your hand. Second minor point, not a deal breaker, is the 0.5mm lead. Very thin and possibly fragile. May have to learn a lighter touch.All in all, pretty good instrument.
Xavier
Reviewed in Belgium on May 5, 2024
Ça va pas révolutionner votre façon d’écrire mais vous avez une sensation d’écriture plus fluide
Tao Zeng
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2024
The tip is somewhat wiggly, giving me some problem editing very small details.Feels and writing experience is good, the spinny spinny works as intended.
Conrad
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2024
great for writing. the kuru toga mechanism works well
Christenson
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2024
The Kuru Toga are great instruments. The unique diamond graphite formula for their leads is superb, very noticeable reduction in surface friction.I like the material composition over a metal choice any day - its warmer, lighter and has a more connected organic feel in writing or developing a drawing ___ KUDOS
Sergio del Castillo
Reviewed in Spain on November 4, 2023
recomendable calidad precio si buscas un mecanismo similar
D. R.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2020
Product as described.The peach candy was nice.
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