From Pentel, the side knock type mechanical pencil "Pianissimo" will be released on August 21st. A total of eight types, including reprint designs of products that prevailed in the 90's. Limited quantity, price is 200 yen each (excluding tax).


The Pianissimo released in 1996 is a mechanical pencil featuring a side knock system that resembles a piano keyboard and a clear body that makes the built-in core look beautiful. The light and quiet knocking feeling is named by comparing it to pp (Pianissimo), which means "very weak" in the strength symbol of the sheet music. It was a hit product with annual domestic sales of over 8 million units, but it was unfortunately sold out in 2008.


This time, there will be a total of 8 types, 4 models that reproduce the design at that time and a new design that incorporates the trend elements of pastel colors. While maintaining the side knock type that allows you to efficiently center by just moving your thumb a little, the knock feeling is lightened, and the force is about half that of the conventional side knock type mechanical pencil released before Pianissimo. It seems that you can knock with.