Kitera LIFT+: A ¥2,750 Drafting Pencil Reviewed for Its Substantial "Clunk" Feel
Japanese stationery YouTuber "Seasar Stationery" (1.05 million subscribers) reviewed the "LIFT+" drafting mechanical pencil from "Kitera," an original brand by Kiji Shoji. This article summarizes the content of that video.
About the product
Priced at 2,750 yen (tax included). The lead size is 0.5mm, and it comes in two colors: Black and White. The grip section is brass while the upper body is aluminum — combining different metals to lower the center of gravity.
Specs
It weighs a somewhat hefty 26g, measures 144mm long, and has a hexagonal grip about 10mm in diameter. The center of gravity is low, 65mm from the tip. It features a fixed 4mm guide pipe, a hardness indicator window supporting six grades from 3H to B, and a metal chuck, with a clip that can be removed and repositioned.
What the video says
The video gives a perfect score to the substantial, "clunky" feel transmitted to the hand thanks to the full-metal body's rigidity and low center of gravity. It also highlights the practical low-center-of-gravity design achieved by combining brass in the grip with aluminum up top, and the tool-like texture of the design. On the other hand, it points out that the clip's tip is long and pointed, making it prone to touching the hand when gripped, and that on some units the hardness indicator window requires some force to turn.
For the full review, watch Seasar Stationery's video.