This HB pencil by Mitsubishi Pencil Co. is stamped for office use, and it earns the label: the graphite core lays down lines that are noticeably darker and smoother than a typical #2, and it holds a fine point through long stretches of writing. The white eraser attached at the top erases cleanly without going slick or hard over time.
Mitsubishi Pencil traces back to 1887, when Niroku Masaki founded the company in Tokyo as the Masaki Pencil Manufacturing Company, and it later became known worldwide for its uni line of pens and pencils. The 9850 wears the maker's classic burgundy lacquer and silver imprint, a look that has stayed simple and recognizable for decades.
It sharpens easily and is built for the kind of everyday writing where you stop noticing the pencil and just get on with the page.
Details:
- Length: 7.4 in (18.8 cm)
- Lead grade: HB
- Hexagonal wood barrel with attached eraser
- Made in Japan
