Looking For Hi-Grade Or Roulette Uni-Ball Kurotoga In Hk

[Algester]

ok I think this might be a better place to place this topic but I'm looking for a kuro-toga mechanical pencil I know the ordinary one can be bought easily but I'm not sure about the high tier ones if they are available in Hong Kong... anyone?

[Raiche58]

Hi Algester,

 

Here's my two cents from the States.

 

http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Auto-Lead-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil-0.3-mm-Silver-Body/pd/3216

[Raiche58]

Plus,

 

http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Auto-Lead-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencils/ct/669

[Drone]

Hi Algester,

 

In my opinion, the uni Mitsubishi Kuru Toga pencils are the best mechanical pencils in the World. Good choice.

 

It is hard to tell but the name of the pencil is on the actual packaging is "KURU TOGA", not "Kurotoga" as you spell it. However, many times resellers spell the name Kurutoga; as one word. So try both spellings when searching.

 

 

Kuru Toga in Japanese is "Twist and Turn". I think this reflects on the mechanism that rotates the lead as you write, thereby keeping lead wear even and eliminating flat spots..

 

1. Try going to the uni Mitsubishi Homg Kong home page. I don't see a list of local sellers, but you can give them a ring and ask where to buy the pencils in Hong Kong:

 

http://www.uniball.com.hk/home.asp

 

I can't read Traditional Chinese, but this was on the uni homepage in English:

 

Address: UNIT 8 20/F HONG MAN IND CTR 2 HONG MAN ST, CHAI WAN, Hong Kong
Contact Person: Office Manager
Tel: (852) 25151028
Fax: (852) 25573854
Website: www.uniball.com.hk

 

2. These folks in Hong Kong sell the high-grade and roulette Kuru Togas, but lately they seem to be out of stock. I have purchased from them many times in the past with zero problems. Try sending them an Email. They may know another store in Hong Kong that carries what you need. They are very friendly.

 

http://www.stationeryart.com/

 

Uni Kuru Toga High Grade 0.5mm Mechanical Pencil, Black

 

http://www.stationeryart.com/kuru-toga-high-grade-05mm-mechanical-pencil-black-p-2541.html

 

Uni Kuru Toga Roulette .5mm Mechanical Pencil Gun Metallic Black

 

http://www.stationeryart.com/kuru-toga-roulette-mechanical-pencil-metallic-black-p-2546.html

 

3. Try doing a search for Kuru Toga or Kurutoga on ebaY. Set the results to show 200 items per page, then let your browser search "Hong Kong". I got a hand full of hits for the high-grade or roulette from Hong Kong on the first page.

 

Some Hong Kong sellers say they won't ship to Mainland China or Hong Kong. Don't believe it. Contact the seller and you can probably make an arrangement for postal delivery or pick-up if you are in Hong Kong.

 

Here's one random result from a Hong Kong stationary seller "RICKYIP SHOP": The seller says he doesn't ship to Hong Kong, but contact him and ask. Or try another HKG seller..

 

Mitsubishi Uni Kuru Toga RouletteAuto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm BLK, $9.99

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitsubishi-Uni-Kuru-Toga-RouletteAuto-Lead-Rotation-Mechanical-Pencil-0-5mm-BLK-/281556403848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418e11c688

 

And here's the RICKYIP SHOP ebaY store with lots of stationary stuff:

 

http://stores.ebay.com/rickyipshop?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

 

Remember, this is just one example of a Hong Kong ebaY seller that has the pencils you want. There are plenty more.

 

Let us know where you eventually got your Kuru Togas.

 

Good Luck, David in Jakarta

Edited January 10, 2015 by Drone

[Algester]

will hook up the info as I will be going there on the 15th of this month till 19

but for now market research is needed on my part I hope eslite, Log-On does carry them... as much as possible I want to avoid online purchases because normally my Credit card is only used as a last resort contingency fund of 50USD

Edited January 10, 2015 by Algester

[kolz]

I got mine from Commercial Press, they are everywhere. You can also visit CN Square at Yau Ma Tei, they are one of the biggest stationery shop at HK.

 

Anyway Kuru Toga is very common here in HK if you are coming here i suggest avoid online shop and go to Comm Press and get one (or two).

Edited January 13, 2015 by kolz

[Drone]

I got mine from Commercial Press, they are everywhere. You can also visit CN Square at Yau Ma Tei, they are one of the biggest stationery shop at HK.

 

Anyway Kuru Toga is very common here in HK if you are coming here i suggest avoid online shop and go to Comm Press and get one (or two).

 

Good reference to Commercial Press stores in HKG. Thanks kotz, I bookmarked it for the next time I'm in HKG..

 

Here's a link (as of my post time) with a map and click-able links to their store locations (enable Javascript in your Browser):

 

http://www.cp1897.com.hk/storeBusiness.php?storeBusiness=storeInfo_main

[Algester]

ok back from the trip here's what I found out the Kuru-toga is only available in alpha-gel and the basic version in Hong Kong, I'm thinking uniball HK might have not yet thought up of expanding the product line yet so if one were to look for Hi-grade and roulette it is best to have it imported or get it while your in Japan, (where options are more vast with the Promecha by ohto, Delguard by Zebra, Kuru-togas by Uni-ball)

in that sense the ordinary and Alpha-gel Kuru-toga will be found everywhere in Hong Kong as long as there's a stationary section.

so as a compromise I just got me 2 basic kuru-togas .3 and .5 and then a lot of lead shop CN square

Edited January 20, 2015 by Algester