Kuru Toga Elite Mechanical Pencil Starter Kit with Gun Metal Barrel and 0.5mm Pencil Tip, 60 Lead Refills, and 5 Pencil Eraser Refills, HB #2

Price is high but good quality

Great pencil. Comes in very handy. I love the self sharpening feature

The design and build quality is looks quite good. I like that the grip is metallic; it makes the pencil feel more solid when gripping it.

Oh boy. Been using cheapo Papermates that last a couple of months and then just stop working. This Kuru Toga though? Oh man, I don't know where to begin. Form factor is great! Incredibly comfortable and wothba nice heft. Material quality is top notch as well. It just "feels good" in the hand. Writes like a dream! I use the .5 leads and with THIS thing they just Do. Not. Break. Feeds perfectly on each click as well. Just a wonderfully made product that'll likely last forever and it's ridiculously UNDER priced for how good a product it is. Get it.

What works well • Consistent line & tip: Because of the rotation mechanism, you get less of that chisel-flattened lead tip, which helps your lines stay more consistent and avoids nasty breaks. • Premium feel / grip: The knurled metal grip gives traction and a more solid feel compared to cheap plastic pencils. • Good value for refills: The kit version includes many (60 lead refills, several eraser refills) so you’re not just paying for the pencil body. • Stylish / premium aesthetics: In pen-nerd circles, many cite the Elite as a favourite for combining function with a classy look. What to watch out for / Cons No tool is perfect. These are some caveats or downsides I picked out: • Eraser is small / weak: The eraser that comes with it is too tiny or wears out fast. • Cost vs simpler models: Because the Elite version is more premium, you pay more for things (metal parts, finish) which some feel are not strictly necessary for everyday use. • Mechanism noise / subtlety: The rotation is subtle. If you twist your hand or shift how you write, you may reduce the benefit. In heavy rotation it behaves more like a regular mechanical pencil. • Lead breakage (still possible): It doesn’t make lead unbreakable. I have occasional breaks, especially with pressure or low durability leads. • Supply of special lead / refills: The “diamond-infused” leads that they promote may be more limited or cost more. standard 0.5 mm leads are usable but may not perform as well with the mechanism.

Es un lapicero ligero qué cuenta con algunas partes de aluminio y otras plásticas. Entre ellas el clip, agarre y punta. El mecanismo giratorio funciona muy bien. Y tiene una ventana por donde se puede ver la rotación, esa misma ventana me sirve para colocar mi indice o pulgar. Me llegó con 5 borradores más de color negro y un estuche para las minas con 40 pzas. En cuanto al agarre es como una pluma, lo que me parece bueno, pero en comparación de otro modelo Kuru Toga más económico, es un poco más ancho y me pareció más cómodo de escribir. El producto es de excelente calidad y funciona muy bien, es por eso que le doy 5 estrellas.