Mitsubishi 9800 Pencil, Set of 12 - F

The Mitsubishi uni 9800 is a pencil with a long-standing reputation as Japan's go-to general writing pencil — used in schools, offices, and animation studios with equal comfort for decades. The matured micro graphite lead is smooth and dense, producing a consistent mark that writes more softly than comparable grades from other manufacturers — a quality that makes it particularly pleasant for extended writing sessions. The deep forest green lacquer barrel with gold foil grade stamping is one of the most immediately recognisable pencil designs in the Japanese market, and one that has barely changed since the pencil's introduction.

The F — Firm — sits between HB and H, occupying a precise middle ground that suits those who want a slightly crisper, longer-lasting point than HB without the resistance of a full H grade. It holds a sharp tip well through extended writing, produces a clean, fine line that stays legible without smearing, and is particularly well suited to precise handwriting, form-filling, and any task where neatness and point retention matter. The 9800 F has earned a quiet following among those who write neatly and deliberately — it rewards that kind of hand. Hexagonal cedarwood barrel, no eraser. Sold unsharpened, one dozen per box.

Features

• Matured micro graphite lead in F — firm, precise, and long-lasting point retention
• Sits between HB and H — crisper than HB without the resistance of H
• Particularly well suited to precise handwriting, form-filling, and neat note-taking
• Deep forest green lacquer finish with gold foil grade stamping
• Hexagonal cedarwood barrel — lightweight, comfortable, anti-roll
• Precisely centred lead for consistent sharpening
• No eraser — a clean, no-frills design
• Sold unsharpened | 12 pencils per box (1 dozen)
• Made in Japan

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