Mit „Pencil“ von Carol Beggy gibt es seit wenigen Tagen ein weiteres Buch über den Bleistift, und ein Interview mit der Autorin kann man sich bei Apple Podcasts anhören.
Nachdem Pilot Japan Anfang des Jahres u. a. einige Varianten des Druckbleistifts S3 in 0,3 mm aus dem Sortiment genommen hat, kamen vor wenigen Tagen wieder welche hinzu; damit gibt es jetzt die 0,3-mm-Variante in neun und die 0,4-mm-Variante in fünf Schaftfarben (via Reddit). – Eigentlich bin ich ja kein Freund von immer mehr Schaftfarben, doch die neuen des S3 halte ich für erwähnenswert, weil die Minendurchmesser 0,3 und 0,4 mm selten geworden sind. So gibt es z. B. von Rotring keinen 0,3-mm-Druckbleistift mehr, und Penac, die Hausmarke von Kotobuki, hat nur noch einen einzigen im Sortiment.
Thank for the update on Lamy. I was not aware of it. What is your opinion on the take over by Mitsubishi Pencil Co? It could be a great match between fascinating, innovative design and excellent inks. Germany meets Japan. I am very curious what this combination will bring in the future. To be continued ..
Wowter, thank you for your comment. I take a positive view of the takeover and hope for precisely this combination – outstanding design from Lamy and excellent ink from Mitsubishi/uni. With the right approach, this new phase can be a great success for both companies! – Speaking of ink: A few days ago Mitsubishi/uni has announced a new variant of their very popular Jetstream ink, namely the Jetstream Lite touch ink. I can’t wait to try it out!
What good news. Even better inks! I noticed Mitsubishi Pencil Company is diversifying a lot. New markets like batteries, recycled wood and surgical inks. Maybe new other technology to combine with pencils/pens in the future. The evolution of the pen progresses. I am enjoying it.
Die Podcast-Folge zum Bleistift-Buch kann man auch über die „Heim-Seite“ des Podcasts hören:
https://newbooksnetwork.com/pencil
Danke für den Hinweis!
Thank for the update on Lamy. I was not aware of it. What is your opinion on the take over by Mitsubishi Pencil Co? It could be a great match between fascinating, innovative design and excellent inks. Germany meets Japan. I am very curious what this combination will bring in the future. To be continued ..
Wowter, thank you for your comment. I take a positive view of the takeover and hope for precisely this combination – outstanding design from Lamy and excellent ink from Mitsubishi/uni. With the right approach, this new phase can be a great success for both companies! – Speaking of ink: A few days ago Mitsubishi/uni has announced a new variant of their very popular Jetstream ink, namely the Jetstream Lite touch ink. I can’t wait to try it out!
What good news. Even better inks! I noticed Mitsubishi Pencil Company is diversifying a lot. New markets like batteries, recycled wood and surgical inks. Maybe new other technology to combine with pencils/pens in the future. The evolution of the pen progresses. I am enjoying it.
The variety and quality of Mitsubishi’s products impress me more and more, and I’m sure there’s a lot more to come!