Both the KS and Metal are somewhat scarce here inter US atm (JetPens is perpetually backordered; no sign of them on Amazon), but as someone who uses a mechanical pencil for pretty much everything these days, it’s nevertheless a very interesting potential upgrade. That said, as someone who has owned and used a roulette and an advanced upgrade for years, I have to say, to me the idea of the Kuru Toga is more appealing than it’s actual use. In the end neither really ever dislodged my stalwart Pentel Sharp Kerry, which was my EDC for 15+ years. I somewhat recently started using a Tombow 505 Zoom for my basic needs and it more or less addresses all the shortcomings I ever had with the Kerry. I suppose the real Kuru I ought to be aiming for is the Dive, which is obviously a pretty fabulous pencil, but I‘m not exactly sold on a $80-100 mechanical pencil (yet.) The biggest selling point of the Kuru Toga line (its engine) is for the most part the one thing I care the least about Inna pencil. Hand-feel and general practicality matter more and thus the relatively plebeian Kerry and the slightly more upscale Tombow have suited my needs better over the years.
Great releases good products but for 80$ I would prefer the Kuru Toga Dive. The plastic model on the other hand is superb since it integrated a perfect rubber grip! I will get one of those for sure.
Both the KS and Metal are somewhat scarce here inter US atm (JetPens is perpetually backordered; no sign of them on Amazon), but as someone who uses a mechanical pencil for pretty much everything these days, it’s nevertheless a very interesting potential upgrade.
That said, as someone who has owned and used a roulette and an advanced upgrade for years, I have to say, to me the idea of the Kuru Toga is more appealing than it’s actual use. In the end neither really ever dislodged my stalwart Pentel Sharp Kerry, which was my EDC for 15+ years. I somewhat recently started using a Tombow 505 Zoom for my basic needs and it more or less addresses all the shortcomings I ever had with the Kerry. I suppose the real Kuru I ought to be aiming for is the Dive, which is obviously a pretty fabulous pencil, but I‘m not exactly sold on a $80-100 mechanical pencil (yet.)
The biggest selling point of the Kuru Toga line (its engine) is for the most part the one thing I care the least about Inna pencil. Hand-feel and general practicality matter more and thus the relatively plebeian Kerry and the slightly more upscale Tombow have suited my needs better over the years.
How about the Kuro Toga Roulette? How does it compare to the metal?
Both pencils are good, but I prefer the plastic one.
The mechanism is the same, lighter, 3-4 times cheaper.
Great releases good products but for 80$ I would prefer the Kuru Toga Dive. The plastic model on the other hand is superb since it integrated a perfect rubber grip! I will get one of those for sure.
I paid 3900¥ for my Kuru Toga Metal. That’s about $25 US.
Hopefully I didn’t mess up the price tag
@@troglokev I stand corrected then 😀
見てわかる、しーさ旦那のファンやん
ファンですが、キッズではありません