{"product_id":"kohitsu-shosha-pencil-saitama-edition-10b","title":"Kohitsu Shosha Pencil, Saitama Edition, 10B","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very special, upgraded version of the familiar Mitsubishi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kohitsu-shosha-pencil-6b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKohitsu Shosha 6B\u003c\/a\u003e, and like all pencils of this type, they are meant for practicing Japanese handwriting. The lead has an extra-soft formulation that allows for line variation with slight changes in hand pressure, much like a brush with a firm calligraphic tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Kohitsu Shosha is made specifically for sale in Saitama Prefecture. In Saitama, north of Tokyo, there's apparently quite a bit of interest in traditional handwriting, so Mitsubishi offers this extra-soft, extra-dark, beautifully finished Kohitsu Shosha for the locals. It is only sold individually, with one gold pencil in a red box, and it is definitely offered at a premium price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we've personally spent $8 on lots of forgettable pens and pencils over the years, and the Saitama Edition Kohitsu Shosha is anything but forgettable. It's truly one-of-a-kind, with the broadest core and darkest mark of any pencil we've ever encountered. The very lightest touch quickly transfers graphite to paper, which gives this pencil unmatched flow and responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the ultra-soft core, the Saitama 10B sharpens to a fine, strong point with any ordinary pencil sharpener. It also erases well from any good art paper. As you'd expect with a high-end Mitsubishi pencil, it's made with top-quality incense cedar, which offers smooth sharpening, break resistance, and a very nice cedar smell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we have to mention the special design and finish Mitsubishi has given this pencil. Painted with multiple coats of gold lacquer, then dipped in black, foil-stamped, and fitted with a black-and-gold endcap, it's definitely the most luxurious pencil we've ever held.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42257663459586,"sku":"4902778041994","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishi-kohitsu-shosha-10b-pow.jpg?v=1641522376","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-au\/products\/kohitsu-shosha-pencil-saitama-edition-10b","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}