The Measured Pencil

You can't get this pencil in the United States. You have to go to Japan and it's well worth the trip. Few companies put the attention to detail and design into a mechanical pencil like Tombow. Hear what we think about this pencil and then check out what it looks like in our video: https://youtube.com/shorts/WBVY9zLZHwkTheme music by Joshua BaumgartnerAdditional music by Daniel Hourtoulle from Pixabay

On a recent trip to Japan, Wes' friend Justin Larson got us the ultimate care package -- mechanical pencils that you can only get in Japan. Justin brought us a Zebra Tech 2 Way, Mitsubishi Pure Malt, Sakura Retrico, Zebra Techno TS-3, Helvetica, Itoya 110 r0tring Loft, and Tombow Zoom L2 as well as a Tombow Mono eraser. Join us in the coming weeks as we feature each of these fantastic pencils.Theme music by Josh Bomgartner

The Meister by Point has beautiful brass and exquisite machining, but does the rest of the pencil do enough?Theme music by Joshua BaumgartnerAdditional music by Daniel Hourtoulle from Pixabay

Wes reflects on the pros and cons of different methods of coffee delivery. Theme music by Joshua Baumgartner

Christopher Nelson has sent us a pencil story. It's about an excellent teacher going above and beyond for his students.Theme music by Joshua BaumgartnerAdditional music by Daniel Hourtoulle from Pixabay

Before the review, we read our listener's comments on YouTube. Then we talk about the Windspeed Everlasting Pencil - which is definitely not a mechanical pencil and may or may not be everlasting.This one is hard to visualize - check out what it looks like here https://youtu.be/EclZ4hSMPYMTheme music by Joshua BaumgartnerAdditional music by Daniel Hourtoulle from Pixabay

Stephen used his lead de-jammer and other tools to fix his son's pencil.Theme music by Josh Baumgartner

Another r0tring! The just keep going. But are we finally reaching the end?Theme music by Joshua BaumgartnerAdditional music by Daniel Hourtoulle from Pixabay

Join us as Jake Whiteoak explains how mechanical pencils are manufactured and the different details that add complexity and cost to the process.Theme music by Josh Baumgartner