Ultimate Collector's Guide to the Pentel Twist Erase Pencil

Welcome to a deep dive into Japanese Stationery with the collectable Pentel Twist-Erase mechanical pencil line – a game-changer in writing tools since the 1980s! In this video, we trace the evolution from the late-80s Japan-exclusive QE305 Gomdale (with color-coordinated erasers) to the worldwide QE400 Twist-Erase series, QE505 Twist-Erase II (aka Gomdale 500), and the durable QE510 Twist-Erase III (known as TUFF in Japan). Discover patented twist eraser mechanisms, Good Design Award winners, rare variants, date code decoding, and how these pencils feature reliable lead advancement, brass clutches, and long-lasting erasers. We also cover related models like Twist-Erase Click, Frost editions, and other brands adopting similar tech (Tombow Monograph, Faber-Castell TK-Fine). Whether you're a collector hunting vintage pencils or a student seeking the best mechanical pencils for everyday use, this review has breakdowns, demos, and buying advice. Thanks to Nimrodd's blog and collector Pete for insights! Download the free Pentel identification guide linked below. If you love mechanical pencil history, hit like, subscribe for more, and share your collection in the comments.


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TIMESTAMP / タイムスタンプ
0:00 Intro
4:00 QE305 Gomdale
9:00 QE400 Series
13:00 QE505 Twist-Erase II
18:00 Twist-Erase III
21:00 Similar Pencils
24:09 Thank You / ありがとう
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I wanted to send a Thank You to the following people:
Erskine Hunter (erhunter71) for the knowledge pass down and the use of your photos.
@Thine_Reaper for recommending this video.
And Jimmy Simpson Nimrodd https://nimrodd.net/ for his Pentel ID Book!

Download the Pentel Identification Book here:
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Thanks to the members of the Knockology Mechanical Pencil Forum:
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and the Mechanical Pencil Subreddit: / mechanicalpencils

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