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#4 in Drawing Pencil Sets

Tombow MONO Professional Set

Name: Tombow MONO Professional Set
Brand: Tombow
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Tombow

$14.00 – $20.00

Japanese-made professional graphite pencils in a 12-piece set from 6B to 4H with Tombow's refined recycled wood barrel. The micro-particle graphite core produces remarkably smooth lines with minimal breakage and superior point retention.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.8

User Sentiment

8.8

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.9

Community

8.2

Availability

9.2

Pros

Japanese precision manufacturing
Japanese precision manufacturing
Micro-particle smooth graphite
Micro-particle smooth graphite
Excellent point retention
Excellent point retention

Cons

Less commonly available in US stores
Less commonly available in US stores
Barrel markings can wear off
Barrel markings can wear off

Don't buy this if…

The grade markings on the barrel can wear off with heavy handling so consider marking the end caps.
The grade markings on the barrel can wear off with heavy handling so consider marking the end caps.