Kitaboshi Wood Barrel 1B 2.0mm Mechanical Pencil Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- While I am not generally a user of mechanical pencils, this Kitaboshi wood barrel mechanical pencil is on of the nicest I've found. It features a beautiful natural wood barrel and comes equipped with a super smooth 1B lead that is 2.0mm, making for a soft, bold and dark writing experience. This pencil is made in Japan.
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I love your videos, keep them coming! I'm glad to know there are other pencil lovers out there
Thanks, purple koolaid! I'll keep them coming!
Their leads are the softest I've ever used! Their B and 2B,are very soft, smooth and pitch black graphite leads,designed for writing! Please,has anybody tried the Mitsubishi Uni Star (Master writing)? If yes, how does it compare to their Hi-Uni please?
These Kitaboshi leads are beautiful, extremely smooth and bold. I haven't tried the Uni Star, sorry.
Japanese B and softer leads are like painting with a calligraphy brush. The smoothness is unmatched. Shame it has a big tradeoff in point retention, because wow do they go _fast._ I've once had a Faber-Castell 6B pencil I'd found, and I'd have to sharpen it again within ten minutes of continuous use.
The award is the 2011 JAPAN STATIONERY OF THE YEAR Award for their company.
Your penmanship is very pretty. I have always wished I could write that nice. I used to get bad grades for handwriting in school and never understood why they even had a grade for that. Not everyone can write pretty and straight. I believe it is a gifted talent. I don't know if schools still grade for that now, I hope not.
Hi Johnny - actually, many schools don't even teach cursive writing so there are no grades given for it. I think anyone can write nicely, but it is like anything else. It is a matter of practice and determination. And then you must use it every day to keep proficient. It's kind of like playing an instrument or throwing a ball. Thanks!
How much do you practice your handwriting? As Kevin said, it's a skill you hone over time and many, _many_ pages' worth of scribbling.
@@DinnerForkTongue Countless number of hours and days over my 71-year life span. Beautiful handwriting is an art. Not everyone is artistic. Some can paint beautiful pictures and some can't even draw stick figures.
Great video as always. I had one of these pencils at some point, there B and 2B from memory were very smooth. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! This is a super smooth writer!
Japanese B+ lead in this thick size is so smooth, it feels like writing with a brush.
I agree@@DinnerForkTongue
What a very nice pencil!
For my 2mm leadholders and pencils, I generally go to Blick and purchase whatever refills I find there (usually Staedtler 2B, for me). But knowing that Kitaboshi makes their own graphite refills changes everything: why settle for anything less?
Thanks, MAMO! What do you think of the Staedtler 2B leads? I can't imagine this Kitaboshi 2B can be beat, but I have a Blick store near my office. Thanks!
@@AlwaysAnalog I like the Staedtler 2B refills just fine. But if I had a pencil like the one shown here, I'd sure be tempted to splurge on a big supply of Kitaboshi leads!
As far as leadholders go, this is a very fine one. I'd even say luxury.
If it is indeed B, that's what I expected out of Japanese B. It easily equals Western 2B, if not 3B or a #-1 if such a denomination exists. I appreciate its smoothness but the permanent shine it leaves on the page no matter what fine eraser you use really limits my use for such soft graphite. If I can't erase properly, I might as well use a pen already, so I'm on Japanese HB all the way.
Having the option to sharpen such a wide core is appreciated, but I also like to use 2mm leadholders completely unsharpened. Over time the point devolvs into a round shape that is very nice and doesn't drag at all, perfect for writing in a very large font. My fridge has a magnetic notepad on it for general reminders, and the best thing to write on it _by far_ is my leadholder.
Hi DFT - I agree. This really feels luxurious in your hand. I've noticed how with more use the tip rounds out and it just fine for writing, especially if you like bolder lines. I've really been enjoying this one. Thanks!
@@AlwaysAnalog Yep. I doubt you remember when I mentioned leadholders in a comment a year or so ago, but I know I did, and now you know why! This is their magic, the pleasure of writing with a wide core like a pencil, with the ease and convenience of a pacer. Sure, you don't get the cedar smell you're so fond of since there's no wood sharpening during use, but tradeoffs are necessary.
What a great gift from Santa!
It sure was! And I thought I was on the "naughty" list!
Wel...@@AlwaysAnalog Santa Claus gives coal to people on the nuaghty list... and that's what the lead in pencils is made of, so...
Which paper is that? Btw really great handwriting! and thanks for the video
Hi fragstudio - it is an inexpensive drawing paper pad sold at the Dollar Tree. Thanks for watching!
Barrel is supposedly "American incense cedar" which is I guess pretty soft.
Hi hoochygucci - the barrel sure looks like cedar - very comfortable to hold. Thanks!
The Japanese still produce quality products. That is a huge core, 2mm. Is that what you meant by "Wide Stroke"?
Hi Sallie - this is really high quality. Yes, with that 2mm core it makes a wide line!
The 2mm core is the same as seen in standard woodcase pencils. The idea behind the leadholder is the ability to sharpen the lead to your tastes, just like a wood pencil, but with the practicality of the mechanical variety. Artists love these for the versatility they bring to the table.
I love my kita boshi
A great pencil! Thanks!
Straight up doctor hand writing
Nowhere near that, tourist. Kevin has a stylized font, but it is very much legible.