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Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Auto Lead-Rotation Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm

Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Auto Lead-Rotation Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm

Japanese engineering at its finest — a mechanical pencil with a gear mechanism that auto-rotates the lead for a perpetually sharp, even tip.

Price Range¥1,200 ~ ¥1,800
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