「やる気があがります」シャープペンシル　高級価格帯が人気　1000円～2000円　5000円超える商品も

The Common University Entrance Examination will be held this weekend. Speaking of study essentials, stationery is a must-have. But the best-selling items of mechanical pencils, a prime example of this, are changing. Currently, products priced at over 1,000 yen are popular among elementary through high school students, and some are even hard to come by. What are the criteria for choosing a pencil? Eighth grade student: "A lot of people around me use good quality pencils." Eighth grade student: "A mechanical pencil that's really easy to write with, around 1,500 yen. Using a new mechanical pencil really motivates me." Tenjin Loft in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. They carry around 400 types of mechanical pencils. What kind of products are students looking for? "I choose lighter pencils because they're easier to write with. Stylish designs are on the rise. If it's my favorite color, it motivates me to work hard with Yoshiko's mechanical pencil." "The most expensive one I've ever bought is around 3,000 yen. I was also picky about my stationery in middle school. I'd buy everything at once. Stationery really motivates me." Despite the declining birthrate and digitalization, sales of writing instruments remain strong. Sales of analog writing instruments remain strong, even amid a declining birthrate and the increasing use of digital learning materials. In recent years, the popular price range for mechanical pencils has shifted toward more premium options. Tenjin Loft's Noriko Ushijima: "A large percentage of our customers who purchase high-end mechanical pencils are in their upper elementary to high school years. Mechanical pencils that are a little on the pricier side for student use are becoming increasingly popular, generally costing between 1,000 and 2,000 yen. Recently, products over 5,000 yen have also become popular. Some products are in short supply and rarely available in stores. They do come in every once in a while, but they sell out quickly." What types of popular products are popular? The "Kurutoga" pencil, with its revolving lead, offers a comfortable writing experience with minimal lead wear, even when writing continuously. This metal type is popular. The "Orenz Nero" pencil features a 0.2mm lead that's easy to write with. The lead is enclosed in a pipe-shaped cover, making it less likely to break and providing reliable writing. Tenjin Loft's Noriko Ushijima: "I feel like mechanical designs are becoming more popular thanks to YouTubers. For example, metallic designs and items that are visually appealing are popular. Recently, various manufacturers have been releasing very distinctive designs, and these are becoming increasingly popular." One high school student was also looking for a mechanical pencil with a design she liked. A second-year high school student said, "I'm taking entrance exams next year, and I thought this mechanical pencil was really nice. I always wear glasses at home. I think the glasses mechanical pencil is pretty cool and cute, and it's become a part of my fashion sense. I think it might help me study better." It also seems to boost motivation for studying. For more details, check out NEWS DIG! ↓ https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/rk...