B. Toys Mitsubishi Pencil with Pencil Eraser 9850 Hardness HB K9850HB

This is a solid HB (#2) pencil with a smoother feel than most standard HBs. As expected, the Japanese manufacturing quality is excellent. The wood sharpens cleanly with minimal splintering, and the eraser is genuinely impressive, easily one of the best factory-attached erasers I’ve used.That said, for the price point, I really wish they had used cedar instead of the current wood. The graphite, while smooth, is lighter than I was expecting. That's probably from all the hype I kept hearing over and over, but the graphite is a solid dark HB. It’s a well-made pencil and a worthwhile addition to my pencil collection, even if I thinks it's over hyped 😂 The attached writing shows the comparison with standard #2 HB pencils.

I recently came across this, and it really impressed me on multiple levels. Its standout feature is the elegant brown wrap that immediately catches your eye. The earthy tones of the wrapping give it a classic and refined look, something you might see on a desk in a writer’s retreat or a rustic art studio. As for its performance, this pencil is incredibly smooth. I use it mostly for writing notes, and the lead glides effortlessly across the paper, almost as if it were designed for the purpose of making handwriting a more enjoyable experience. The softness of the lead strikes a perfect balance—not too soft to smudge easily but just soft enough to give a dark, clear line with minimal pressure.

This is a classic pencil of the highest quality. The best features of this pencil: 1) smooth, glide on paper writing experience. If you haven't had the pleasure of writing with Mitsubishi pencils before, you will be in for a treat. 2) perfectly centered leads and a cedar barrel. This is an important feature because the cedar barrel allows for easy reliable sharpening to a fine, sharp point 3) impeccable fit and finish. If you appreciate the little touches, this pencil does not disappoint. Few manufacturers have this type of attention to detail. In this case, you get what you pay for. 4) an eraser that erases well without smearing. You can buy two or three dozen cheaper pencils for the price of this, and for some that might make more sense. This pencil will not be for everyone, and certainly is priced at a point where these pencils are not "throw away". The pencil comes packaged by the dozen and comes imported from Japan. The delivery is a bit lengthier but the price is very good compared to domestic alternatives. Bottom line, this is an easy one to recommend highly without reservations.

The Mitsubishi 9850 gets a lot of love from pencil experts. When I began collecting, I did not fully appreciate it as tends to happen when one meets a top model too early in their journey. The two Japanese HB (equivalent to a No.2 pencil in USA) pencils that appears on most pencil experts favorites list are this one and the Tombow 8900 (available in 3 grades, no eraser). A few years into collecting, it’s plain to see why they are tops. Is the 9850 as good as the Uni or Hi-Uni? Not to my hand and I’m not a believer that more expensive is better, but in this case it indicates a higher quality graphite core. Is it worth paying 3x more per pencil? Like everything else in life, it depends on one’s needs, preferences, and priorities. It’s feasible that some pencil users, certainly in the USA, might prefer the built in eraser of the 9850 that does not exist on standard Uni and Hi-Uni. Moreover, it may be preferred by writers who value longevity and superb point retention. The core may be a bit waxy for those who prefer a buttery blackwing core, but the trade off there is point retention from that soft graphite. Take a peek at the video and images of before and after to see the point barely wore down at the end of the page. Even if it doesn’t check your boxes for function, it may for form. It is a fine looking pencil with sleek hexagonal burgundy barrel and contrasting white eraser. A lovely addition to any desk.

By all metrics these are way better than cheap bulk pencils. All the pencils’ graphite are centered, the paint is thick and smooth, the eraser does a great job and is securely fastened, and every detail is accounted for in constructing a fantastic pencil. However, when I compared the Mitsubishi to my preferred pencils on graphite color and feel on paper, the Mitsubishi fell short, and I will take a Musgrave Harvest Pro, or Musgrave Test Scoring 100, or Musgrave Bugle instead. Musgrave is inconsistent in graphite centering, and their paint is thin, but their graphite makes up for the shortcomings.

This is a beautiful pencil and writes very well, very smooth, doesn't feel scratchy, looks and feels high quality. A very nice wood case, appears good quality, but it is not an Incense Cedar, so it doesn't have the pleasant Cedar smell. The pencil by itself has no smell, but together all the pencils in the box smell like Ikea furniture.

I love these pencils! They’re beautiful and write great too.

I never intended to become a pencil nerd/snob, but it seems I may have done just that. I love writing with the Mitsubishi pencil. I love the lacquered red paint on it and it’s competent eraser. I agree with comments and comparisons to Palomino Blackwing which I adore, but I will add a cheaper, comparator to the conversation, Staedtler Norica HB. Half the price of Palomino or Mitsubishi and performs well though admittedly it is constructed of lighter weight materials than either Blackwing or Mitsubishi. All of these pencils are excellent for anyone who wants a smooth writing pencil that puts down a darker line and is willing to pay more to get it.

この度は、ありがとうございました。 しっかりときちんとした無駄のない梱包には、感激というと大げさかもしれませんが、ありがたかったのです。 そして、個人的な趣向ですが、緩衝材に地元新聞社の新聞が使われていました。 これは、とても貴重なものです。 遠く離れた地域間で、普段手にする、目にすることができない、「文章の宝庫」が緩衝材として送られてきたのです。 以前は、「縦書きコラム」というものが、ios端末で閲覧できたのですが、現在は存在しません。 ちょうど、「新聞」の「コラム・社説」以外での国語的活用方法を模索していたところで、鉛筆の必要でした。 そういう状況下で、この新聞は、まさに「副教材」として、大切にします。 学者でもなく、職業でもなく、ただただ、趣味で ”（小中高）国語の教科書”の不思議な存在を解き明かしたく、 様々な文献に接し、老後を楽しんでいるだけです。（「脳トレ」の要素もありますが…） それには、「鉛筆」が不可欠な存在。万年筆でもダメ。シャープペンシルでもダメ。ボールペンもダメ・・・・・ ありがとうございました。

Excelentes lápis e excelentes borrachas

Speravo meglio. Non ho trovato chissà quali differenze rispetto ad altre matite meno costose (ma comunque di marca). Comunque sono costruite bene e sono (IMHO) belle a vedersi. AB

Good quality pencils from Japan

Crayon de grande qualité, il glisse magnifiquement. Le crayon est grand, comme les crayons japonais, il a une gomme. Le prix est correct s'il est proportionné à la qualité.