Mitsubishi 9800 Pencil, 2B, Single

The softest member of the Mitsubishi 9800 family is this 2B, an excellent choice for sketching or writing in bold strokes. The 2B lead is super dark and buttery smooth against paper. The green lacquer finish is smooth and pleasant to hold, and the gold foil stamp makes this humble object a little more eye-catching.

One unsharpened pencil. Also sold in boxes of 12.

Made in Japan.

About Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.:

Founded in the 19th century in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Pencil has been one of the world's leading pen and pencil manufacturers for generations. Well-known around the world for their Uni brand of pens and pencils, Mitsubishi continues to innovate and release new products, like POSCA paint markers and an ever-expanding lineup of writing pens.

Fun fact: "Mitsubishi" means "three diamonds," and the name and three-diamond mark of Mitsubishi Pencil predates the better-known Mitsubishi Group by ten years. Despite sharing the same name and symbol, Mitsubishi Pencil is not related to any of the numerous other Mitsubishi companies in Japan.