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Pentel ditches phthalates in favor of BASF plasticizer for high-end erasers

Discerning pencil users generally prefer white polyvinyl chloride (PVC) erasers over the cheaper pink rubber ones. PVC takes up pencil lead better and causes less damage to paper. Pentel, which makes ...
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The Timeless Elegance of the Pentel Kerry Mechanical Pencil

Few items are as unique as the Pentel Kerry mechanical pencil when it comes to stationery’s classic design and inventiveness.
The New York Times

Want to Be a Crossword Champion? Start With the Right Pencil.

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Nikkei Asia

Japanese stationery sharpens global push with Kokuyo-Pentel tie-up

TOKYO -- Japanese stationery maker Kokuyo has indirectly taken a 37% stake in compatriot pen maker Pentel through an investment fund, the company said Friday.
The New York Times

The Best Mechanical Pencils

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