Why does the writing line become multiple

The gap between the ball and the holder of the nib is created uniformly. When the holder is deformed by dropping or beating, and only a part narrows, ink does not get on the surface of the ball and is...

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How to write with ballpoint pens

■ For upward writing For ballpoint pens, ink on the surface of the ball at the tip of the ball is transferred to the paper and written. The ink is fed by gravity from the tank (in the pipe). If the p...

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How to erase the part written by ballpoint pens

There is a method of turning off the surface of the paper with the ink with the sand eraser etc. There is a method of erasing it by a correction tape etc. The method of decomposing the dye by erasing ...

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How to store ballpoint pens

The ink deteriorates when placed at high temperature for a long time. Avoid placing ballpoint pens in places with high temperature and high. Please note that the ink stickiness becomes stronger at lo...

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How to handle the pipe on the tip

The pipe tip is an important part to mechanical pencils. Please note that it is not easy to return to the original position once bent....

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How much to pull out the lead

Pulling out too much lead is not recommended, because the lead becomes easy to break. ...

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What direction to knock out the lead

If you knock the mechanical pencil upwards, the lead will come out, but you will not be able to use the tip. The spare lead placed in the barrel uses the refilling mechanism by gravity, so the tip doe...

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How to handle deformation of the tip pipe

The tip pipe may be deformed due to fall etc. Please note that the lead may not come out if it collapses to the cause of the core breakage when bending....

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Why is the lead very loose

When the lead becomes short and it does not hang to the chuck, the lead is held only by the tip pipe part, and it teetering. There is no wobble because it holds with two points of the pipe part and th...

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What to do when stained by oil-based marking pens [Namae Senka, Mono Twin]

In the case of skin It eliminated slowly. Please wash with soap immediately. It may not eliminate immediately, but it becomes easy to wash repeatedly, and to eliminate by bathing, etc. In the case...

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What to do when stained by water-based marking pens [Play color 2, AB-T]

In the case of skin It will be eliminated slowly. Please wash with soap immediately. It may not eliminated immediately, but it becomes easy to wash repeatedly, and to eliminated by bathing, etc. I...

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How to use marking pens to the very end

What is decisive to say is that the cap must be. If the air tight is neglected, it becomes dry up, and it is not able to write. The marking pen, even when writing a letter, if you remove the cap will ...

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What makes the writing line fade

Dying ink can be decomposed by ultraviolet rays. The decomposition rate gets higher when the ink is exposed to direct sunlight. The red color is faster in decomposition. In addition, even though pigm...

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How to use correction tape on curves

In principle, it is made assuming a straight use. If you use a thin object with a tape width, you can draw some curves, but be careful. It is not advisable to use such a way that the tape can drop or ...

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How to handle the rewind button

Do not roll the rewind button too hard, for the tap might be cut. Make sure to follow the direction of shown on the correction tape or cartridge while rolling....

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How to handle the stuck tape

Please do not cut the correction tape by scissors when the tape cannot be taken out, for the fear thst the product might be broken....

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What materials are not suitable with correction tapes

Correction tapes cannot be used for gum tapes, color copy papers and printing materials of leaser printers with uneven surface. ...

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What is the time limitation of glue sticks

Glue sticks can be used without problem for about 4 years before opening. After opening, close the cap tightly. Please be aware that it may become dry and unusable if the cap is not used or loosened....

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What is the difference between PiT High Power and Disappearing Color PiT

Both PiT High Power and Disappearing Color PiT use the same type of glue, but Disappearing Color PiT contains coloring agent. The two types of glue sticks have different appearance, but their performa...

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Why doesn’t the glue stick properly

There can be several reasons why glue does not stick proerly: 1. The application amount is too little. 2. The coated surface became too dry after a while. 3. The liquid glue is too dry. 4. The glu...

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Why does receipt get blackened after gluing (Shiwa nashi PiT)

The heat-sensitive dye (leuco dye) used in the receipt is considered to have reacted black with the solvent. Wrinkle-free PiT might cause discoloration in thermal paper such as receipt and fax paper. ...

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ippo!

Supports children’s “first step” (ippo) in learning BRAND STORY In 2010 a new stationery series for children was born. Tombow’s ippo! The unique features make ippo! products easy...

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Why the thin tip of dual-pen gets blurred

For a batting twin, a thin core may not be able to be written first, regardless of which nib you are using. For example, you may not be able to write a narrow core when using only a thick core. These...

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Story of the Tombow Logo

Story of the Tombow Logo Since 1927 Tombow (tonbo) means “dragonfly” in Japanese and was often referred to as akizu/akitsu in ancient times. Since Japan was called Akitsu shima (dragonfly is...

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ZOOM

Highlight adult intelligence and individuality BRAND CONCEPT ZOOM was born as a design pen in 1986. Uniquely unconventional pens representing Japanese aesthetics offer choi...

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MONO

Perfect support forintellectual activities BRAND STORY since 1963 To be the o...

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PiT

Glue the way you want BRAND STORY since 1971PiT was born as the first glue stick in Japan. ...

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How to remove accidentally dropped glue

If film of glue tapes is accidentally dropped on desk, bed, or cloths, it can be peeled off by adhesive tape etc....

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Sales guide of ballpoint pen refills

Sales guide of ballpoint pen refills Thank you for your support of Tombow Pencil products.Please contact our sales office or customer service office for information on stationery stores n...

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Oil-based ballpoint pen refills

Oil-based ballpoint pen refills Serial Number： BR-SF 0.7mm-diameter fine stainless tip Product dimensions ＝Ｄ 3(mm) × Ｗ 3(mm) × Ｈ 58(mm) 66 yen (excluding tax 60 yen) ...

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Press Gallery

PRESS GALLERY 2013 News Ads ippo! 2013 2012 Press Ads Reporter Smart ...

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The world of Tombow

The world of Tombow In the process of thinking and giving it a shape, stationery is always in presence.Being so close to us, yet few are we conscious of the world ...

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