Uni Kuru Toga - Revision history

76.155.197.167: /* Kuru Toga pencil models */

2023-11-01T00:12:24Z

Kuru Toga pencil models

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	\| Alpha Gel Switch \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Alpha Gel grip; plastic clip; switchable between "Kuru Toga" mode and "Hold" mode by twisting the clip		\| Alpha Gel Switch \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Alpha Gel grip; plastic clip; switchable between "Kuru Toga" mode and "Hold" mode by twisting the clip
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	\| DIVE \|\| 0.5mm \|\| \|\| Limited Edition; special auto-feed mechanism where the lead sleeve doesn't drag on the paper; adjustable length auto-feed mechanism; magnetic cap; the lead is automatically exposed when you uncap the pencil		\| DIVE \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Limited Edition; special auto-feed mechanism where the lead sleeve doesn't drag on the paper; adjustable length auto-feed mechanism; magnetic cap; the lead is automatically exposed when you uncap the pencil
	\|}		\|}
	=== Special Editions ===		=== Special Editions ===

Dish: /* Kuru Toga pencil models */ added DIVE model

2022-08-16T16:44:00Z

Kuru Toga pencil models: added DIVE model

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	\| Alpha Gel Switch \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Alpha Gel grip; plastic clip; switchable between "Kuru Toga" mode and "Hold" mode by twisting the clip		\| Alpha Gel Switch \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Alpha Gel grip; plastic clip; switchable between "Kuru Toga" mode and "Hold" mode by twisting the clip
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			\| DIVE \|\| 0.5mm \|\| \|\| Limited Edition; special auto-feed mechanism where the lead sleeve doesn't drag on the paper; adjustable length auto-feed mechanism; magnetic cap; the lead is automatically exposed when you uncap the pencil
	\|}		\|}
	=== Special Editions ===		=== Special Editions ===

Dish: /* Kuru Toga pencil models */ added "Alpha Gel Switch" model

2022-08-14T15:56:54Z

Kuru Toga pencil models: added "Alpha Gel Switch" model

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	\| Advance Metal “Punching Grip” \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Hole-punched metal grip section; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation		\| Advance Metal “Punching Grip” \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Hole-punched metal grip section; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation
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			\| Alpha Gel Switch \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Alpha Gel grip; plastic clip; switchable between "Kuru Toga" mode and "Hold" mode by twisting the clip
	\|}		\|}
	=== Special Editions ===		=== Special Editions ===

Dish: added "Advance Metal Punching Grip" model

2020-04-21T20:09:56Z

added "Advance Metal Punching Grip" model

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	'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.		'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.
	This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and three gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>		This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and three gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>
	All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead approximately 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>		All models except the "Pipe Slide", the "Advance" and the "Advance Metal" (also known as "Advance Metal Punching Grip”), rotate the lead approximately 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>
	"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice as fast per stroke: approximately 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters, and also for use with softer leads (such as 2B) which wear down more quickly. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>		"Pipe Slide" and the two "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice as fast per stroke: approximately 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters, and also for use with softer leads (such as 2B) which wear down more quickly.<br>
			"Pipe Slide", "Advance" and "Advance Metal" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>
	All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.		All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.
	There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>		There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>
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	\| Advance \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Size S \|\| Plastic body; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation		\| Advance \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Size S \|\| Plastic body; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation
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			\| Advance Metal “Punching Grip” \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Hole-punched metal grip section; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation
	\|}		\|}
	=== Special Editions ===		=== Special Editions ===

Memm at 12:10, 5 February 2020

2020-02-05T12:10:29Z

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	'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.		'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.
	This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and three gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>		This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and three gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>
	All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead ~~approximatively~~ 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>		All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead approximately 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>
	"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice ~~faster~~: ~~approximatively~~ 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters, and also for use with softer leads (such as 2B) which wear down more quickly. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>		"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice as fast per stroke: approximately 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters, and also for use with softer leads (such as 2B) which wear down more quickly. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>
	All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.		All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.
	There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>		There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>

Dish at 12:20, 28 January 2020

2020-01-28T12:20:39Z

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	[[File:Kuru Toga revolving mechanism.gif\|frame\|right\|Animation showing the revolving mechanism of the Kuru Toga mechanical pencils]]		[[File:Kuru Toga revolving mechanism.gif\|frame\|right\|Animation showing the revolving mechanism of the Kuru Toga mechanical pencils]]
	'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.		'''Kuru Toga''' is a mechanical pencil line developed by the [[Mitsubishi Pencil Company\|Uni Mitsubishi]] company. The special feature of this pencil is a particular mechanism (referred as "Kuru Toga Engine") which rotates the lead every time the tip is pressed and then released from the paper surface.
	This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>		This mechanism prevents the tip from becoming chisel-shaped (therefore more prone to crumble or break) and ensures a consistent line width. The tip rotation is obtained by a spring and three gears, and the revolving action is visible by a rotating logo.<br>
	All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead approximatively 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>		All models except the "Pipe Slide" and the "Advance", rotate the lead approximatively 9 degrees per stroke (40 strokes for a complete revolution).<br>
	"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice faster: approximatively 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>		"Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions rotate the lead twice faster: approximatively 18 degrees per stroke (20 strokes for a complete revolution), thus they are more suitable for Western characters which are made of fewer and longer strokes compared to Asian characters, and also for use with softer leads (such as 2B) which wear down more quickly. "Pipe Slide" and "Advance" versions also share a sliding sleeve.<br>
	All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.		All Kuru Toga pencils are available in 0.5 mm and in a variety of colours, but some models are also available in 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm.
	There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>		There are also special limited editions featuring characters by Disney, Peanuts, Sanrio and Studio Ghibli.<br>

Dish at 10:35, 6 January 2020

2020-01-06T10:35:48Z

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	[[Category:Pencil]]		[[Category:Pencil]]
	[[Category:Mechanical ~~Pencil~~]]		[[Category:Mechanical Pencils]]

Dish: /* Kuru Toga pencil models */

2020-01-05T14:21:47Z

Kuru Toga pencil models

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	{\| class="wikitable sortable"		{\| class="wikitable sortable"
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	! Model name !! Available Sizes !! Additional Features / Informations		! Model name !! Available Sizes !! Spare Uni Erasers !! Additional Features / Informations
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	\| Standard \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Plastic body; plastic clip; available in a wide variety of colours		\| Standard \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Size S \|\| Plastic body; plastic clip; available in a wide variety of colours
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	\| High Grade \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Ridged aluminium grip section; metal clip		\| High Grade \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm \|\| Size C \|\| Ridged aluminium grip section; metal clip
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	\| Roulette \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Knurled aluminium grip section; metal clip		\| Roulette \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size C \|\| Knurled aluminium grip section; metal clip
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	\| Rubber Grip \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Rubber grip area; no clip (replaced by a little knob)		\| Rubber Grip \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Rubber grip area; no clip (replaced by a little knob)
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	\| Alpha Gel \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Same gel grip as the classic Alpha Gel; plastic clip		\| Alpha Gel \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Same gel grip as the classic Alpha Gel; plastic clip
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	\| Pipe Slide \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Plastic body; plastic clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation		\| Pipe Slide \|\| 0.5mm \|\| Size S \|\| Plastic body; plastic clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation
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	\| Advance \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Plastic body; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation		\| Advance \|\| 0.3mm<br />0.5mm<br />0.7mm \|\| Size S \|\| Plastic body; metal clip; sliding sleeve; faster rotation
	\|}		\|}
	=== Special Editions ===		=== Special Editions ===

Dish at 20:30, 3 January 2020

2020-01-03T20:30:42Z

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	\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm		\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm
	\|}		\|}

			== The Muji version ==
			[[File:Muji rotating lead pencil (Kuru Toga alike).JPG\|thumb\|right\|Muji mechanical pencil featuring a rotating lead mechanism]]
			Japanese company [[Muji]] produced a mechanical pencil with the same rotating lead mechanism as the original Kuru Toga. It could be found in the Muji online catalog until 2018.<br>
			The pencil (only available in 0.5 mm) has a white plastic body and a plastic clip, and is manufactured in China.<br>
			According to the Muji website, this model was marketed under the generic name "Mechanical Pencil 0.5 - White" and described as follows: "When writing the lead is rotated while being used to maintain a certain lead thickness".

	[[Category:Pencil]]		[[Category:Pencil]]
	[[Category:Mechanical Pencil]]		[[Category:Mechanical Pencil]]

Dish at 14:37, 3 January 2020

2020-01-03T14:37:09Z

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	\| Disney \|\|		\| Disney \|\|
	* Standard		* Standard
	* Rubber Grip		* Rubber Grip
	\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm<br>0.5mm		\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm<br>0.5mm
	\|-		\|-
	\| Peanuts \|\|		\| Peanuts \|\|
	* Standard		* Standard
	* Rubber Grip		* Rubber Grip
	\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm<br>0.5mm		\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm<br>0.5mm
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sanrio \|\|		\| Sanrio \|\|
	* Standard		* Standard
	\|\| 0.5mm		\|\| 0.5mm
	\|-		\|-
	\| Adidas \|\|		\| Adidas \|\|
	* Standard		* Standard
	\|\| 0.5mm		\|\| 0.5mm
	\|-		\|-
	\| Studio Ghibli \|\|		\| Studio Ghibli \|\|
	* Advance		* Advance
	\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm		\|\| 0.3mm - 0.5mm
	\|}		\|}