KAYOU+ AIMVISION PRO: A Review of the Premium Drafting Pencils from a New Japanese Brand
Japanese stationery YouTuber "Seasar Stationery" (1.05 million subscribers) reviewed the "AIMVISION PRO" and "AIMVISION" drafting mechanical pencils from "KAYOU+," a new Japanese brand that debuted in July 2025. This article summarizes the content of that video.
About the products
Released July 24, 2025. The higher-end "AIMVISION PRO" costs 7,920 yen (tax included), has a brass body weighing 25.9g, and comes in three colors: Meteor Black, Titanium Gold, and Snow White. The standard "AIMVISION" costs 5,500 yen (tax included), has a light ABS resin body weighing 12.7g, and comes in three colors: Stone Black, Native Gold, and Mineral Silver. Both are available only in 0.5mm lead size.
Specs
Both models feature an anti-reverse hardness indicator dial inspired by dive watch bezels. The PRO has a knurled brass body with a silicone grip, while the Standard has an octagonal resin body with a silicone grip.
What the video says
The video praises the PRO's substantial brass body and silicone grip for their excellent hold, and the dive-watch-like click feel of the hardness indicator dial. On the other hand, it notes that while the Standard model is light and writes smoothly, its 5,500 yen price feels a bit high for an ABS resin body, and it points out some writing vibration coming from the knock cap.
For the full review, watch Seasar Stationery's video.