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We just couldn't let it go. Those four pencils with the same four eraser cartridges have been keeping Stephen up at night. Jake Whiteoak, however, has a simple explanation.

Hear the original episode that compares all four: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-the-four-pencils/id1681302884?i=1000650827709

And here's video: https://youtu.be/qaz64TToSws

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Justin Larson returns to talk about the Uni Kuru Toga Elite, engines, and a comparison to the Pentel Orenz Nero.

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Just what the title says - this is the sound of the Ohto No-Noc writing with HB lead. Nothing more... Nothing less.

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Our savior - Justin Larson - the man who brought us all the great pencils from Japan joins us to talk about his epic journey.

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Wes and Stephen check in about the 4th of July and look forward to National Mechanical Pencil Day.

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Who knew a wooden pencil could be so triggering. And bonus points to who knows the difference between a trumpet and a cornet? Not relevant to the pencil discussion but oh so relevant. Anyhow... today we talk about the Mitsubishi Pure Malt which is a great gift for that writer who also loves whiskey.

You can see what it looks like here https://youtube.com/shorts/BibnofRWZts

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Jake Whiteoak returns in the run up to Mechanical Pencil Day. Wes and Stephen try to get Jake to guess the differences and the price points between the r0tring 600 and r0tring 800. Is Jake up to the challenge?

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Another exclusive pencil from Justin's trip. This is the Itoya 110 in fire engine red and we're ready to jump on board and take it for a ride.

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Stephen reflects on the road construction that is hampering his neighborhood.

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You can't get this pencil in the United States. You have to go to Japan and it's well worth the trip. Few companies put the attention to detail and design into a mechanical pencil like Tombow. Hear what we think about this pencil and then check out what it looks like in our video: https://youtube.com/shorts/WBVY9zLZHwk

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On a recent trip to Japan, Wes' friend Justin Larson got us the ultimate care package -- mechanical pencils that you can only get in Japan. Justin brought us a Zebra Tech 2 Way, Mitsubishi Pure Malt, Sakura Retrico, Zebra Techno TS-3, Helvetica, Itoya 110 r0tring Loft, and Tombow Zoom L2 as well as a Tombow Mono eraser. Join us in the coming weeks as we feature each of these fantastic pencils.

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The Meister by Point has beautiful brass and exquisite machining, but does the rest of the pencil do enough?

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Wes reflects on the pros and cons of different methods of coffee delivery.

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Christopher Nelson has sent us a pencil story. It's about an excellent teacher going above and beyond for his students.

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Before the review, we read our listener's comments on YouTube. Then we talk about the Windspeed Everlasting Pencil - which is definitely not a mechanical pencil and may or may not be everlasting.

This one is hard to visualize - check out what it looks like here https://youtu.be/EclZ4hSMPYM

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Stephen used his lead de-jammer and other tools to fix his son's pencil.

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Another r0tring! The just keep going. But are we finally reaching the end?

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Join us as Jake Whiteoak explains how mechanical pencils are manufactured and the different details that add complexity and cost to the process.

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Our first unboxing.... Our first set of pencils with different lead sizes... But will we like the Tomato Draft-X. Gotta listen to find out.

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