Mitsubishi Pencil Haiyuni B HUB dozen (japan import)

Great set of pencils

One of the best pencils I have ever used (for both writing and drawing). Very good graphite formula that is smooth and consistent. The cedar barrel is made from good quality wood that sharpens well in sharpeners and when shaped with a knife. I switch between B and the softer 2B. Why don't they make a B-and-a-half?

Very good pencils. Will reorder in due course

Japan has earned itself a well-deserved reputation as the producers of the world’s finest stationery. These pencils, from the fantastic Mitsu-Bishi Hi-Uni series, are one of the products that helps maintain that reputation. It draws beautifully, erases well, and comes gorgeously packaged. A must for any pencil-lover.Update: I liked these so much that I ordered another box, this time in HB!

J'ai pris des B apres avoir vu des louanges sur le net. Je confirme, ces crayons sont parfaits : l'écriture est confortable, l'odeur du bois est extraordinaire. Je travaille avec de façon quasi permanente. Mon taille crayon et ma gomme staedler sont aux anges !

My selection of the Mitsubishi Hi Uni started with a search to replace what had been my all time favorite wood case pencils – Berol Mirado No. 1.5. Needless to say, while I could find 1 and the ubiquitous No. 2, no mainstream pencil maker uses a 1.5 lead anymore for their wood case pencils.Fortunately, it only took a little research to establish that a “B” lead is about the same as a 1.5. This research also led me into the world of high end pencils such as the Palomino Blackwing.At first I thought that spending almost two dollars on a pencil was ridiculous, after all, that will almost get you a box of regular pencils. However, after thinking about it and realizing that it would take quite some time to use up an entire box I decided to take the plunge.Since I liked their backstory I was all set to order the reproduction Blackwing 602 but then read that its leads came from Japan. I loved the look of the Hi Uni box, it was a few dollars less, the reviews seemed legitimate, and so I decided to give these a try.So how is it? Easily the best pencil I have ever used. The lead is amazingly strong – it does not break even at a fine point – while leaving a very nice smooth mark. The lacquer on the pencil is very heavy and has not worn off with constant handling like mainstream pencils do. While it is a minor thing, the heavy plastic box itself is remarkable, each pencil has its own slot, I’ll use it for colored pencils when I’m done. The only downside is no eraser.But is it worth ten times a regular pencil? That I don’t know. If you love wood case pencils these are excellent. I keep reminding myself that a pencil that will last me for a few weeks is less expensive than a gallon of gasoline, but then I really like wood case pencils. As long as I can afford it I will be using these and exploring the world of high end pencils!Note: This pencil has a B lead and is clearly labeled that it is made in Japan.

The pencil writes very smoothly and leaves a dark mark even with light pressure. It erases extremely easily and well too.

Much better than Blackwing