tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post350625482932052186..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil High Grade Type M5-1012Kiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-55537108395454036502018-09-19T17:02:33.667+12:002018-09-19T17:02:33.667+12:00The list of reviews is "official" review...The list of reviews is "official" reviews only. Both the KT posts are articles rather than full proper reviews... but it's a fine distinction :))Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-86149365083334296922018-09-19T12:09:04.655+12:002018-09-19T12:09:04.655+12:00Yes, in addition to the Gel grip and Roulette vers...Yes, in addition to the Gel grip and Roulette versions, there is now retractable tip version, and an Advance version which rotates the lead twice as fast and has a retractable sliding tip. In my hand, the faster rotation helps, and the retractable tip is nice, but I much prefer the knurled metal grip of the Roulette. Tempting to try and mod the two together.<br /><br />But nobody has mentioned myLarsthegreatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-28114210679808601942013-02-10T01:06:10.468+13:002013-02-10T01:06:10.468+13:00I have the Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil :...I have the Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil :3 It would be interesting if you could review that since its a mix of a gel grip and the kuru toga engine :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223159146821071186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-81893525511987305492011-11-21T08:59:07.480+13:002011-11-21T08:59:07.480+13:00Anonymous: I think you're referring to the Kur...Anonymous: I think you're referring to the Kuru Toga Roulette. JetPens has it in <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Roulette-Model-Auto-Lead-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil-0.5-mm-Silver-Body/pd/6548" rel="nofollow">“silver”</a> and <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Roulette-Model-Auto-Lead-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil-0.5-mm-Gun-Metallic-Body/pd/6547" rel="nofollow">“gun Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-22789164362279908582011-11-21T06:49:46.598+13:002011-11-21T06:49:46.598+13:00I am currently in the market for one of these and ...I am currently in the market for one of these and noticed one of the online vendors carries a version with knurling on the grip. this should be a decisive answer to any complaints of slippery grips. I hope so anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-32354175563122428182010-07-01T13:06:00.128+12:002010-07-01T13:06:00.128+12:00just got the 0.3 black original and it looks bette...just got the 0.3 black original and it looks better than the new metal model definitely as they use a darker shade of see through plastic instead of clear.<br />really great for sculpting my design on paper!tiniumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221796144641022258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-5460070481444385802010-05-26T16:24:16.885+12:002010-05-26T16:24:16.885+12:00I love the high grade ones.
But putting a grip fro...I love the high grade ones.<br />But putting a grip from another pencil on it is reeeally goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-67740708024034651722010-05-12T00:29:23.718+12:002010-05-12T00:29:23.718+12:00sygyzy, good question... I have both pencils and w...sygyzy, good question... I have both pencils and was a little disappointed by the highgrade design. I like metal, but I think the diameter change from the barrel to the grip section does not look good. Besides that, I like the skeleton grip of the standard Kuru Toga. So I am indifferent about both versions.2nd_astronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997869998425051043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-72834173524791741592010-05-11T10:41:35.842+12:002010-05-11T10:41:35.842+12:00The question is - is this worth the premium over t...The question is - is this worth the premium over the standard $6.75 Kuru Toga?sygyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681416792612410666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-73444931208991763782009-10-21T22:06:04.263+13:002009-10-21T22:06:04.263+13:00The barrel is quite thin and smooth, which is can ...The barrel is quite thin and smooth, which is can become tiring after a long session because more force is being applied at a perpendicular angle to the pencil body just to maintain a firm hold on the slippery devil. I wish it had an etched/engraved metal grip instead of the satin finish. That being said, it is a FANTASTIC pencil, and I have had much pleasure from sacrificing a thin-walled grip Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-29446618097805908732009-10-12T21:55:40.657+13:002009-10-12T21:55:40.657+13:00I like this over the original - both in looks and ...I like this over the original - both in looks and the output.synicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984505627695034615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-22433342371593741742009-09-24T17:41:16.544+12:002009-09-24T17:41:16.544+12:00I haven't post a commment for long time, thoug...I haven't post a commment for long time, though I still always be around here.<br />.<br />I haven't speak or type English so long :lol: because of some reason, my English skill was gone away [haha]JiBi_AInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-30065058466243147902009-09-23T18:06:57.687+12:002009-09-23T18:06:57.687+12:00Hello JiBi_AI, "long time no hear". I do...Hello JiBi_AI, "long time no hear". I don't write Chinese or Japanese characters, but I've suspected what you say for a long time, that Kuru Toga would be more useful to characters than Latin alphabets, etc.<br />In a similar vein I note that some Japanese websites stress drafting style pencils as useful for Chinese characters, etc rather than for drafting work, etc.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-47764537095029287822009-09-23T17:51:57.243+12:002009-09-23T17:51:57.243+12:00Now, I use the pink-colored of original kuru-toga ...Now, I use the pink-colored of original kuru-toga and find that it's very good for writing Japanese especially Kanji[Chinese Characters]<br />Why?<br />Because, When writing Japanese characters [esp.Kanji] you have to write only short line in one times. But English, especially hand-writing character, I don't think Kuru Toga will works well.<br />You can see the picture printed on the JiBi_AInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-36609205024974054672009-09-21T16:44:31.871+12:002009-09-21T16:44:31.871+12:00It appears to me the normal kuru toga tip is plate...It appears to me the normal kuru toga tip is plated plastic and the high grade kuru toga is plated metal. Well I haven't used either very much, but if I could only have one for actual writing purposes I'd probably choose the normal because of the grip.Kiwi-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-21430322453083352822009-09-21T07:29:38.405+12:002009-09-21T07:29:38.405+12:00Hi Dave,
I have one of the "normal" Kur...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I have one of the "normal" Kuru Togas, and I was wondering if the tip section of your High Grade is actually metal. I had unscrewed the tip section of my Kuru Toga, and how surprised I was to find that it was just plastic! That was my one annoyance with this pencil, but otherwise I enjoy it very much. Also, I have a question that is of pure opinion; which pencil Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-88010493037453009902009-09-20T16:33:17.210+12:002009-09-20T16:33:17.210+12:00i'm glad you mentioned the slight vertical mov...i'm glad you mentioned the slight vertical movement. I wasn't sure if i was the only one who found that there was some slight cushioning, so it's good to know that others have experienced it too. I found some slight cushioning on the Zebra Tect 2Way too.<br /><br />I agree too that it's not really a drafting pencil and i find i'm not a fan of the slight cushioning feature in bengkiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163772595410618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-49391918435858004442009-09-20T09:16:06.201+12:002009-09-20T09:16:06.201+12:00I mention this pencil in my "Which lead size ...I mention this pencil in my "Which lead size do you prefer?" poll results. I would like to try it sometime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-69651413724211484642009-09-19T17:53:33.860+12:002009-09-19T17:53:33.860+12:00Thanks Dave! I was just about to buy one of these ...Thanks Dave! I was just about to buy one of these – but now I have second thoughts. Slippery grips and bad balance are the sure ways to writer’s cramp for me. Pity, it looks so nice.<br />Regards<br />HenrikHenrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539087675373785220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-68158128202162474472009-09-19T15:40:40.664+12:002009-09-19T15:40:40.664+12:00Where would you be able to buy a pencil like this?...Where would you be able to buy a pencil like this?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com