About ink Induction (capillary phenomenon)

The ink of the marking is drawn out by using the principle that the ink is pulls to the narrow one of the gap even if power is not added from the outside. A rough flow is the form of batting (relay co...

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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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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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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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When you want to peel off the glue

The ingredients of the glus become soft when it is exposed to the steam of the hot water boiled in the kettle. Peel it slowly when it becomes soft....

https://www.tombow.com/en/faq/when-you-want-to-peel-off-the-glue-2/

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 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...

https://www.tombow.com/en/faq/22b/

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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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...

https://www.tombow.com/en/faq/41m/

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....

https://www.tombow.com/en/faq/51c/

How to peel off glue

The composition of glue becomes soft when it is applied to the steam of boiling water. Peel it slowly where it becomes soft....

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Why no ink coming out at first

The following might be reasons why ink does not come out at first: 1. There is no more ink. 2. The pen lead becomes dry. 1. For Kei Coat, ink refills is sold separately. Please refill marking pens ...

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Yo-i

“Let’s Go!”Tombow's Yo-i BRAND STORY Yo-i supports a child’s very first writing and drawing experiences. ...

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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 store glue tapes

Avoid placing storing glue tapes in places with low temperature, high temperature, or high humidity. ...

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What is the good temperature to use glue tapes

As glue tapes becomes dull below 15°C, please use it in the temperature above 15°C....

https://www.tombow.com/en/faq/80g/

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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How to handle used containers

Tombow does not provide the recovery system for used products. Therefore, based on the Container Packaging Recycling Act, the re-commercialization consignment fee is covered. Please follow the regulat...

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Environmental initiatives

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

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Answer the WEB site quiz and apply!
PIT Open Sweepstakes campaign launched

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, President, Akihiro Ogawa), on the theme of the brand "PIT" familiar with stick paste and tape glue Anyone can answer the quiz and participate in t...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/answer-the-web-site-quiz-and-apply-pit-open-sweepstakes-campaign-launched/

The ” MONO graph” adds a pastel color to six colors, and the high function sharp of the Plastic Eraser is put out to the woman.

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, President, Akihiro Ogawa) adds pastel color 6 colors to the popular high-function mechanical pencil " MONO graph" with a function to be swung and ...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/190227/

“UT” to join MONO in the brands masterpiece
“UT” Spring-Summer 2019 T-Shirt collection

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, president and Akihiro Ogawa) will participate in the 2019 spring-Summer Collection "The Brands Masterpiece" (The brands masterpiece) of Uniqlo's g...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/ut-in-the-brands-masterpiece-of-mono-join-ut-2019-spring-summer-t-shirt-collection/

Water Ballpoint pen “ZOOM505 META” to enjoy the expression of metal released

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, President, Akihiro Ogawa) from the popular ZOOM505 series as an aqueous ballpoint pen of metal body, two full black of different facial expression...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/water-ballpoint-pen-zoom505-meta-to-enjoy-the-expression-of-metal-released/

Want to have, meet want to have
School stationery “Ippo”, a Tombow Pencil in ippo! 2019 Release

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, president and Akihiro Ogawa) will start sales of new and promoted pencils in 2019 starting in mid-January. The new color pattern of our 19 spring...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/want-to-have-meet-the-want-to-have-a-tombow-pencil-2019-school-children-stationery-ippo-ippo-release/

Play Color K x Spinns
Collaboration with brand SPINNS popular with high school girls
Play Color K Special set released

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Head office, Kita-ku, Tokyo, president and Akihiro Ogawa) strengthened sales of the "Play Color K", an aqueous color sign pen. The " Play Color K Special set" which collaborat...

https://www.tombow.com/en/press/the-popular-brand-spinns-and-collaboration-play-color-k-special-set-limited-release-for-girls-and-teenagers/