{"product_id":"kohitsu-shosha-pencil-4b-single","title":"Kohitsu Shosha Pencil, 4B, Single","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMitsubishi Kohitsu Shosha is a remarkable pencil with an absolutely enormous graphite core. The super-soft formula makes very dark marks and allows for the user to move between thin and thick strokes. That's very useful for calligraphy practice, which is the original purpose of Kohitsu Shosha pencils. But it's also great for anyone who wants to develop hand control while drawing or writing, because like a brush or a dip pen, Kohitsu Shosha can only make its full range of marks with a controlled touch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with Mitsubishi's other high-end pencils, Kohitsu Shosha uses a proprietary graphite formula that's ultra smooth and break resistant. The finish of this fine pencil is just as impressive, with a thick coat of burgundy lacquer and several lovely details, like the gold \"4B\" stamp on the end and the green-and-gold bar that wraps around the pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKohitsu Shosha sharpens with a regular-width pencil sharpener. For the pencil in our photo, we used an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/njk\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/njk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNJK\u003c\/a\u003e Long Point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in the 19th century in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Pencil has been one of the world's leading pen and pencil manufacturers for generations. Well-known around the world for their Uni brand of pens and pencils, Mitsubishi continues to innovate and release new products, like POSCA paint markers and an ever-expanding lineup of writing pens.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFun fact: \"Mitsubishi\" means \"three diamonds,\" and the name and three-diamond mark of Mitsubishi Pencil predates the better-known Mitsubishi Group by ten years. Despite sharing the same name and symbol, Mitsubishi Pencil is not related to any of the numerous other Mitsubishi companies in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43493803262210,"sku":"4902778948903","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kohitsu-4b-pow.jpg?v=1672513662","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-au\/products\/kohitsu-shosha-pencil-4b-single","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}