The difference between a marker and a sign pen

There is no definite definition, but generally it is called a marker, the thing with the direction of the line width of 1mm or less and the one with the direction with a line width of more than 1mm is...

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History of marking

It is said that the marker which came in from the United States in 1949 is the beginning of the history of the oil marking. In the Tombow was released for the first time in Japan the water marking ca...

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The marking pen is a Writing of the pressure “zero”

Unlike ballpoint pen and the like, the marking uses a capillary phenomenon, and the pen tip is also responsible for its function, so you hardly need pressure when writing. Because the core is relative...

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Writing distance

The writing distance varies depending on the type, but it is said that the longest writing is about 1000m in a fine pen and about 100 to 150 m of the highlighter when becoming short. The pen tip and t...

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What is a marking pen?

First, when you think about what you call a marking, it is defined as a pen that is an ink storage body of batting or liquid type and that induces ink to tip nib by capillary phenomenon. And, the mark...

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Tips for sharpening a pencil with a knife

In order to cut the blade as hard as possible, it is better to use the front of the blade to cut only the wood first, and then use the original blade to make the blade stand and cut the core. The poi...

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Why pencils are used in elementary schools

In the Ministry of Education, we are promoting the transcription of hard general writing to 3 from small to medium, so that we can "write Japanese easily, clearly and efficiently." In order to do this...

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How far is the pencil written?

The writing distance that can be written in one pencil (HB) is about 50km. It is an overwhelming long distance and economical compared with other Writing instruments. However, the written load is set...

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About JIS of pencil

Pencil JIS was established in 1951 and has contributed to the improvement of pencil quality in Japan for about 50 years, but in 1998 the item designation was canceled as part of the deregulation and i...

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About the shape of the pencil axis

When I have a pencil, because it is three fingers, it is be able that the number of times is correct. In general, it is said that it is rolling. There are many circular axes in colored pencils, and i...

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About the types of colored pencils

Separating the colored pencils from the shape is divided into the one that the entire tree axis, the paper winding, and the axis are the core. Although the wooden axis colored pencil is a very common...

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What do you mean by the thickness of a pencil?

In JIS, the reflectance when written under certain conditions is defined as 0.30 ~ 0.47 in HB, otherwise it is good if the upper and lower degree is not reversed respectively BASED on HB. It is said t...

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What is the degree and concentration of the core?

It is a symbol from 6B to 9H representing the thickness and hardness of the pencil core. The core of the pencil is from stiff to soft, depending on the proportion of graphite and clay, for example HB ...

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Color Pencil Core Ingredients

The core of the colored pencil is made of coloring, extender pigment and wax. Looking from the ingredients, it is oily. After you draw a picture with colored pencils, you can dissolve the water by mel...

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A tree used for pencils

Pencils are mainly used in North American incense Cedar (Hinoki). Wood is a natural recycling resource and environmentally friendly material. Trees used for pencils are also planted and managed well....

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Clay used for the core of a pencil

Pencils use Germany clay. Although the clay can be taken Japan, there is plasticity suitable for the molding of the pencil core, the crystallization proceeds at a relatively low temperature, the physi...

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Graphite used for the core of a pencil

Graphite (graphite graphite) is also known as a stone ink and is naturally produced as a companion of Diamond and Coal (allotrope). Unlike the same fellow coal, it has a layered structure and is slipp...

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Is there a lead in the pencil?

Lead is not included. The core is made of graphite and clay. Graphite is made of carbon and is a fellow of coal and Diamond (allotrope). In addition, lead is not included in the paint of the surface....

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The inventor of the pencil with rubber

In 1858, an American Mr. Lippmann was invented with a rubber pencil. He thought that the eraser which had been put Plastic Eraser on by the side during the drawing disappeared soon, and it was trouble...

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History of the pencil industry

In the Meiji era, a civilization enlightenment was created, and it was imported in large quantities. In 1885, 25,750 Gross, and in Meiji 38, statistics that were imported about ten times remain. The ...

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History of pencil paper

An epoch-making manufacturing method such as a paper pencil was born by the climate not caught in the tradition and the history of the United States. At that time, the tree which suited the pencil was...

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History of the pencil axes

The age only of the stone ink seems to have used the lump of thinly sharpened graphite by using the thread and the wire, and sandwiching it by the board of the tree, and covering it with something lik...

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Background of the core improvement

The discovery of graphite chunks made a huge sensation in European society, which was struggling to write drawings and letters at the time, and was hit explosively. The price was soaring, and the lump...

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The etymology of a pencil

The core made of graphite and clay is called "pencil" in the Japan the thing which sandwiched with the tree. In English it is wood cased pencil, and it is pencil to omit it in the Japan. It is though...

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How to use PiT Multi

PiT Multi is multipurpose liquid glue that can be used as strong glue before getting dry and a temporary tape when dried.It was released in 1986 as a completely new office adhesive. As it is made of w...

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Corporate

About Tombow Company Profile Message from CEO Company Histo...

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What to do when stained by oil-based ink

In the case of skin Please wash it with soap immediatery. It may not remove immediately, but it is washed repeatedly, and it remove gradually by bathing, etc. In the case of paper The ink penetrate...

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What to do when stained by water-based ink

In the case of skin Please wash it with soap immediately. It may not remove immediately, but it is washed repeatedly, and it remove gradually by bathing, etc. In the case of paper The ink penetrate...

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How to refill ink of marking pens

For Kei Coat marking pens and Kei Coat 80 marking pens, ink can be refilled by Kei Coat Charger....

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How to use the refill ink Kei Coat charger

■ How many time it can refill? One bottle of Kei Coat charger can refill around 10 times. However, considering the life of the marking pens allow them to be refiled 5 times while purchasing pens. ...

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What to do when the ink does not come out

■ Is there any ink left? The amount of ink can be seen from outside of the lead, but it may be difficult to see if the lead is made of metal. ■ Ink Life Ballpoint pens have a lifetime of four to ...

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How to handle ink leak

■ Ink leak from the tip Try writing freely on paper to see if the ink sometimes gets heavy and light. The tip is made precisely, so be carefully not to drop or bump it, for the tip might get deformed...

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