Uni Mechanical Pencil Kurutoga Pipe Slide Model 0.5mm, Black Body (M54521P.24)

This mechanical pencil is great. It's well worth the money and the plastic is not too heavy. It writes very smoothly and this pencil can keep your lead sharp and fine, which is exactly what I like. The slide model is a improvement from the base model as you no longer need to keep clicking every minute or two, and allows for easier storage.

This pencil is awesome for its price point. I only have two complaints about this product: 1. The rotation mechanism requires a certain amount of vertical pressure to activate. I tend to do a lot of my lettering from a lower angle (pencil at ~ 45º relative to writing surface instead of 90º). This means I'm not activating the rotation mechanism when I hold my pencil like this. 2. The pencil would feel nicer with a bit more weight. Despite those two complaints, I'm still giving 5 stars. I understand there are limitations to the rotating mechanism and I'm fine with them, especially for the price. Additionally, I'm aware that there is another model at a (slightly) higher price point that has a metal and heavy plastic body that would satisfy my weight complaint. Another note: the lead retracts ever so slightly into the body as you write in order to activate the rotation mechanism. The slight slack in the pencil took me a while to get used to, but now that I'm used to it, I don't notice it anymore. Otherwise, this pencil rocks. It's a powerhouse for the price and functions exactly as intended. The clear window to see the mechanism is helpful to see if you're writing at the correct angle to engage the mechanism; plus, it looks awesome. The included lead and eraser are smooth and feel high quality. My lead is always sharp and my handwriting looks much more consistent than ever before. I would definitely recommend this pencil or another in the Kuru Toga product line.

It's unique mechanism rotates the lead as you press down to write. It keeps the lead from developing a flat spot, so your writing stays consistent in width.

The included eraser is pretty good until it runs out. I would appreciate if there's a spare eraser for this product. Aside from that, this company does not disappoint at all when it comes to the sharpness thanks to its rotating mechanism. It's also quite comfortable to grip on. It also doesn't break easily like those crappy Bic pencils.

I’ve become obsessed with these pencils. I highly recommend I love the .5 lead and everything about how these write. They write smooth and you can’t hear the scratching like you hear with normal mechanical pencils totally worth the price.

Best product ever purchasdd

I’ve been using this for note-taking, and the sliding sleeve is a lifesaver. As you write, the pipe recedes along with the lead, which provides extra support and almost eliminates lead breakage, even if you have a heavy hand. Because of this design, you don't have to click the top to advance the lead nearly as often. The black body looks professional, and the clear grip section lets you see the orange gear rotating inside, which is a cool touch. It’s a very reliable tool for anyone who writes in small, tight print.

The Twist-Erase and Pentel Sharp Kerry mechanical pencils owned this heart since 2009. My only complaint: the need to deliberately break the point at times to re-awaken sharpness. The older Kuru Toga models were better on that score, but reliably uniform sharpness throughout a page proved elusive. That scenario ultimately landed me on this page. Arriving a few hours prior to a webinar, this mahhhhvelous instrument proved it's delightful prowess as I wrote pages of notes. This pencil may not be as ultra comfy as the Kuru Toga Alpha Gel models, but the sharpness factor rules supreme. The Alpha Gel's squishy grip spoiled me, so I'm adjusting—with a smile! No hassles, at all, with the rotating mechanism. The sleeve extended as expected throughout. Indeed, after a few minutes of writing, I forgot about it. I'm sticking with 5 stars despite the laughable eraser. No way this munchkin is worthy of the 3 syllables of its name. I cured that problem with a Campus 2B eraser (JetPens), since I use only 2B lead. (Worth the hassle: erasures are super clean, no smudges, no paper trauma, & a minimal debris trail!). My plan now is to grab a few more of these gems, so the pencil will be situated at each of the prime spots in the house, my EDC bag and car. Ditto the Campus erasers. Unbeatable combo, especially since I'm a faithful bullet journaler who prefers pencilled rapid-logging. Special note: The pencil appeared to be stocked with only 2 (HB) leads. After popping off the eraser, I opted to drop in only 2 2B leads. Didn't want to risk jamming it, as I imagine the hallmark mechanism is somewhat sensitive. And, I'm using the Kuru Toga lead. Not sure if that's the reason, but despite being a masher (heavy handed), I experienced no lead breaking.

Near perfect grip. The rotation head ensures the lead wears uniformly without getting sharp edges.

Very comfortable. The mateal tip can go in completelly, protected by the plastic. Excellent in my opinion!

El producto se puede de buena calidad hasta el momento ha funcionado bien

内部の機構・構造を色の違うパーツで見せる「スケルトン」が、精密機械を思わせる。 そして握って見ると、透明樹脂部には緩やかなマシュマロマンの様な凸凹があって、グリップを助けてくれる。軽く握っていても上下にズレないので、疲れにくそうです。 実際は、内部構造はノックをしても動くわけでもないので、「内部をかっこよく見せている」だけ（笑）。遊び心のデザインです。そして使って判るのが軽いこと。必要なスプリングや、先端部以外は多分樹脂製。 細すぎず、太すぎないボディも、握りやすいです。

クルトガは使い易いし毎日使ってます