Everything To Know About Kuru Toga Pencils
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2019
- This is a deep dive into the Kuru Toga family of mechanical pencils, from my favorite, the Pipe Slide ( amzn.to/2WC6KKz ) to the popular Roulette ( amzn.to/2WEUIjS ). This is a great series of pencils and one that I highly recommend. They are not perfect -- the video gets into both their mechanics and their shortcomings -- but they are very good at what they are designed to do.
Note: I don't have all the models! This video is missing the Rubber ( amzn.to/2WWMm6d ) and the Alpha-Gel ( amzn.to/2X7kBIx ), as well as any special or limited edition pencils.
More Reading:
- Roulette: unsharpen.com/pencil/uni-kuru...
- High-Grade: unsharpen.com/pencil/uni-kuru...
- Standard: unsharpen.com/pencil/uni-kuru...
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I bought the standard Kuru Toga a while ago, and when I recently bought a Kuru Toga Advance, I noticed that the Advance spun the same speed as the Standard. I initially thought that the Advance had an issue, but then I realised that the Standard I bought actually had the updated W engine. Comparing my standard to the standard shown here, I've confirmed that my standard has the W engine, even though it's not supposed to. Just something strange i decided to mention here.
I own a Roulette in Gun Metallic; however, the Advance is my favorite of them all. The upgrade to a metal clip, the wider grip section and lower price point (when compared with the aluminum grip), and the range of body colors makes the Advance more appealing to me. Thanks for the video!
Nice video! :^)
Just to clearify one minor thing, @01:33, the Kuru Toga mechanism works when the pencil is pointing down. The reason is that when the pencil is pointing up, the mechanism is closed and the rotation cannot take place and advance, when the pencil is pointing down the mechanism opens up and thus it can work, the mechanism is gravity-dependent.
But the reason behind it is that there are two gears facing each other, like cerated mountains or teeth facing each other, these teeth or mountain peeks are slanted, when they "bite" they glide slightly in micro incriments in one direction. But they need to open up and "bite" again in order to advance the rotation. If the pencil is pointing up, the "bite" is closed because the two gears are collapsed on each other, but when the pencil is pointing down, when you raise the tip away from the surface the two gears seperate, and when pressed again they bite again and advance in rotation in one direction.
Try it again with your fingure tip no problem but with the pencil pointing down. :^)
Hope this helps. :o)
no really, mine could work in all direction
mine does it just fine upside down
I love how you are honest with every review. new subscriber!🎉
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I use this pencil my rotring 800 and pentel graphgear 1000 to draw. I bought them because I like them and they function for what i need them to do. Nice review very informative.
which one do u like the most
@@astrid2589 I honestly like my rotring 800 a little more. They are both very solid choices in my opinion!
@@DEMONJOKER69 ok thank u! :)
Rotring 800 Price?
@@workforme9469 high
I have the Alpha Gel Kuru Toga and find it works well for printing preventing that sharp edge. When writing in cursive it is not as effective but a slight improvement over a standard design. I wish UNI made a 0.9 version in the Kuru Toga series, I like the smoothness of the larger lead diameter especially for cursive.
8:27 I was searching everywhere on how to fix my jammed kuru toga, Thank you!
My favs are the alpha gel and the advanced upgrade
I used my kuru toga standard for 6 years and I've always wondered why my points were always sharp.
I love these pencils
Do it become break at the top?
Just purchased the std version - amazing! No more breaking leads and clicking. Also, it is made in Japan!!
very nice pencils and a very nice review
i have a bunch of them, including the cheapest as well as the roulette and a premium metal one
have to say, my favourite is the cheap base model; just something about the grip and the fact that the pencil is perfectly weighted in my hand; others' mileage may vary of course
one thing which i think you didn't mention but is worth pointing out - the see through design on some of these allows you to confirm that the rotating mechanism is working correctly; when i first got one i found myself wondering if the lead was indeed rotating; in the see-through versions you can see the kuru toga icon (in white on an orange background) - note its position and then draw a bunch of strokes - you'll see that the icon has moved round somewhat from its original position
Great comment thanks!
Cool breakdown
I love these pencils. The knurled roulette version is my personal favorite
Yeah, mine too.
I like the Roulette...for me to enjoy a mechanical pencil, it has to LOOK good. This then puts me in the right head space to produce a good drawing.
I love uni kuru toga's and zebra delguard come second for me, and thanks for another awesome video as always your videos make my day 😀
I actually enjoyed the smooth aluminium one more, knurling is uncomfortable for me no matter the agressiveness, the ridges provide enough grip and they dont get greasy with my overly greasy hands, which was a complaint of mine for the plastic bodied ones.
Great review. But do the Kuru Toga pencils have the automatic mine advance features?
Thank you for taking the time & effort to post this. While I love Japanese products, I assumed somewhere would be English Instructions to understand the Pencil etc
Hi -- great review, but several newbie questions for you:
1) Never been crazy about mechanicals because they don't have that fine-honed point that you can get with a graphite pencil. Can you really achieve a point with these?
2) Given the prices of these pens, why not just always go with the top of the line? What's the argument for the entry-level models if the price delta is relatively small?
3) As a matter of practicality, why would the 2x engine be any more desirable than the original. You achieve the same point preservation, right? Does rotation speed really matter?
4)These pens are lauded for their quality and craftsmanship, but with all the plastic, is this true?
The 2x speed does help as its better for drawing for example when you draw a long straight line you only lift the pencil up once which turns the mechanism once that's where the 2x speed helps as it turns more compared to the normal speed which allows to to sharpen more effectively
Having the Roulette, Alpha Gel, Rubber Grip, Advanced, and Standard models, I feel like I can answer these questions with accuracy.
1) Due to the engine in these pencils, it is possible to achieve a point similar to that of a perfectly sharpened wooden pencil. However, you would need to write with the Advance or Pipe Slide to keep the point from being asymmetrical. Then, the point would not last long at all if you were to hold the pencil to a 90 degree angle to the paper and were with it like that. But I really don’t think you will need to do this if you want a sharp point because you can get a perfectly precise line with the Advance in 0.3mm. In fact, it is notably finer and clearer than the 0.2mm Orenz’s chisel. If you are not fond of fine lead sizes, don’t write about breakage or smoothness with this pencil due to its rounded lead sleeve. It’s almost as good as the Orenz, and I’m super picky.
2) The argument for the entry level models is very weak. Some people may just prefer to get some extra leads or erasers refills for the same price as a higher-end pencil. Or, the might just not care enough and don’t want to spend anything extra at all.
3) The faster engine keeps a more consistent ideal lead cone. It writes with a slightly thinner line with the same lead size than its slower counter-part. You can also use a softer lead, write in cursive, or just not pick your pencil up as often while achieving the original result.
4) As I mentioned above, I am very picky. And because of this, I completely stopped using all of the Kuru Togas as my main pencil only because of its slight wiggle or sponginess when you push it down to activate the engine. It drives me crazy because the beginnings of my letters start a little bit after I make contact with the page, and the ends end shortly after I release. The end result? Slightly messier but more consistent handwriting. You decide what you want. The plastic on some of these pencils are solid. There is no weird creaking; everything is put well together. I would say to just watch out for the clip on the Pipe Slide and Standard models as they can break easily. The pencils work as advertised, and they work well.
Hope this helped!
FROSTYTHEBUMBUMWITHSQUISHYTURKS what pencil did you go to after these were too squishy??
@@charleskazzi8816 probably Zebra Delguard
I mean, Rötring Tikky or Schneider Mars mechanical pencils are also plastic and considered quality tool. Even in professional environment, it is very rare to see Rötring 600 mechanical pencils.
Cant seem to find that clear body advanced anywhere .....is it a limited production version ?
Roulette is my favorite. It's also the only Kuru Toga I own.
For woodworking this pencil works noticeably better. Get a lot less breaks and it's sharp.
make a video about lamy multipen please like all the cp1 and tripen lineup
can u please tell me which kuru toga should i use for big sweaty hands??i dont know which one can be better fit for me out of these kuru togas, im using standart currently and it isnt backing away from my fingers due to teeth but thats all i wonder which one i should buy
Is there a difference in the rotating speed of the pipe slide and the advance
I recently got the Kuru Toga High Grade, but kinda regretted when I realized that eraser refills are hard to get by - at least here. That part can easily be overlooked. Any tips/hints? T
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the Advance model is coated with colors and I think what you have is that it color has either worn out or deliberately removed? I can't see any transparent model on any shops.
This is how I got it. It likely was a limited edition or country-specific
I greatly love these pencils but I can never find refills for the leads or erasers. Its sadly hard to find any of the models other then the standard ones here in Australia.
if your fine with 10€ shipment and 1-2 months to wait jetpens has some for 3€
It can use any lead but erasers can get tricky
my roulette doesn't work anymore. can i replace the mechanism with regular kuru toga on it?
is there much lead waste when you get down to the end of each insert? like is there one of these that doesn't have a centimetre of lead waste?
The number is fairly common. Around 1cm. If you do a non drafting pencil it can be a bit less
Would you recommend the Kuru Toga Roulette or Pentel GraphGear 1000?
Kuru toga for me
Can someone explain to me how to change the leads for these pencils. There great pencils until you have to change the leads. I have broken more leads try than working out the right way to replace the leads after I have worn out the original lead. Appreciate your feedback on this. No one appears to cover that aspect of the changing of the leads.
Pull off the click button on top with your fingers and pull out the eraser, drop replacement lead into the hole and replace eraser/cap
Thank you Stephen miller
@@patwaldorf935 thank you.love the pen-cil
8:40 what's "unjamming the lead"? Like if you wanna completely remove the lead from the pencil?
By holding the tip?
I wanna buy a roulette just for the style
where i can get the advance in clear body?
What colors is that kuru toga advance
In your “Everything to know…” cinema TH-cam classic do you think it would have been nice to include a section on how to fill the pencil?
Perhaps. The filling procedure isn’t unique to the pencil so I think I skipped that bit
I too am unsure, do you put several leads in the pen, or just one ? And another when it wears down ? Thanks.....
@@adrianotero7963 i usually load mine up with three leads (so you're writing/drawing with one, and have two spares in the chamber); always assumed that more than that runs the risk of jamming; so for me, no different from any other mech pencil I've used; hope that helps (Oh, and of course, in case you're completely new to mech pencils, remove the cap near the pocket clip, remove the eraser, and drop the leads into the hole; don't try poking them into the writing end :-) )
@@samdavepollard thanks.....that was very helpful.....
Does the roulette spin at double speed??
Aashutosh Tiwari No. Only the Advanced and the Pipe Tip ones have the high speed engine.
Do they use this design for 2mm pencils yet?
No, not that I've seen
How did you get your kuru toga advanced clear i cant find it on any stores
I think they stopped making that model.
Tell me if find one for sale
I found a regualar clear kuru toga that means there has to be a way to get it
it's skeleton limited edition..😢
OMG THANK YOU YOUR THE BEST I JUST BEEN SEARCHIGN CLEAR KURU TOGA OMG
I want the rulette with the advanced mechanism gmmmmm
get a pipe slide and roulette and swap mechanisms
@@FookFish so u get good grip, retracable tip, w-engine in 1 pencil which has none of single ones have and another standart kuru toga
Should I buy the roulette or high grade?-
Basically the same, but I prefer the Roulette
Any comments over advance model compared to these?
Doesn’t make a huge different for me. The original, cheapest kuru is still the one I use the most
Hey have a question my kuru toga feels so springy is it normal?
I think that's exactly the Kuru Toga's mechanism at work; there really might be a tiny bit of spring when you lift your pencil since it uses your pressure from writing in order to rotate the lead (so that it stays sharp).
Is there a metal version?
Yes, the Roulette and the High Grade th-cam.com/video/iDeGqXT8fzM/w-d-xo.html
@@unsharpenor advanced upgrade as of now but maybe not at the time of ur text
Can the Kuru toga 0.3 be unblocked? tx
Yes i have a video about jammed mechanical pencils
@@unsharpen Thank you. i'll
look for it
I ish they had then
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wow a kuru toga skeleton. I want one so bad
i got one do you want it
do you want one i can give you
I wouldn't buy it because the eraser has a cap over it.
So lose the cap. (shaking my head)
@@thisgustin Why? That's not the only mechanical pencil on the market. There are other pencils out there that are designed by people who know that you need to use the eraser and they made theirs out in the open. I prefer to reward good design.
@@deezynar Ohh okay. Yeah plus I thought their eraser was way too tiny. Ridiculous.
This is a stupid argument. The main thing about this pencil is the engine. Who actually cares about the eraser bruhh.
@@unoriginalusername70 I have already addressed your point as a reply to an earlier comment.