--- title: "MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil/" description: "MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm explained: weighted body, knurled grip, 14.7 cm, six-grade lead window, HB lead included, price and origin." category: "Pencils" type: "Mechanical pencil" published: 2026-11-01 updated: 2026-11-01 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 3 products: - name: "MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm" brand: "MUJI" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Japan" material: "Tip: stainless steel and brass; clip: iron; body: ABS resin and polypropylene; cap: POM resin and brass (per MUJI USA)" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd." model: "Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm (S360)" gtin: "4548718360543" url: "https://www.muji.us/products/low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil-0-5mm-s360" --- # MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm > The MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil is a weighted 0.5 mm pencil with a knurled grip. MUJI USA lists it at 14.7 cm (5.8 in), says a window shows the lead grade, includes one HB lead, and gives Japan as the origin. It is made with a stainless steel tip and brass parts. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil/ - Category: Pencils - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-11-01 - Updated: 2026-11-01 ![MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm drawn to scale at 14.7 cm with a steel tip and knurled grip](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/muji-low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil-illustration-16x9.png?v=12873f02) *The weighted pencil at MUJI USA's listed 14.7 cm (1 mm = 5.95 px).* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm | MUJI (by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Japan | Tip: stainless steel and brass; clip: iron; body: ABS resin and polypropylene; cap: POM resin and brass (per MUJI USA) | – | $$: $5–20 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm): Japan. MUJI USA's product details give "Country/Region of Origin: Japan". Source: https://www.muji.us/products/low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil-0-5mm-s360 - Good for: Everyday carry. ## Key takeaways - MUJI USA lists the pencil at 14.7 cm (5.8 in) long, a 0.5 mm pencil made to feel stable with extra weight low in the body. - A knurled grip stops the weight slipping, and a window shows the lead grade. - The window has six options: HB, B, 3H, 2H, H and F; each pencil includes one piece of HB lead. - The tip is stainless steel and brass; the body is ABS resin and polypropylene, and the cap is POM resin and brass. - MUJI USA gives Japan as the origin, and the pencil is in our $$ band ($5–20). ## What is the MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil? **It's a weighted 0.5 mm mechanical pencil with a knurled grip and a window that shows the lead grade.** MUJI USA says the weighted design gives a stable writing experience, and the knurled grip keeps the extra weight from moving in your hand. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer. MUJI also makes a 0.3 mm version, listed separately. ## MUJI Low Center Gravity pencil specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.), Japan | | Type | Mechanical pencil with clip | | Length | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | | Lead size | 0.5 mm (a 0.3 mm version is sold) | | Tip | Stainless steel, brass | | Body | ABS resin, polypropylene | | Cap | POM resin, brass | | Clip | Iron | | Lead window options | HB, B, 3H, 2H, H, F; includes one HB lead | | Barcode | 4548718360543 | | Made in | Japan (MUJI USA) | MUJI USA gives no weight in grams or barrel width, so the diameter and knurling in our drawing are drawn by eye. ## Who is the MUJI Low Center Gravity pencil for? **It suits people who find very light pencils twitchy and want a steadier feel.** - **Everyday carry:** it is 147 mm (5.8 in) long and MUJI USA lists an iron clip among its parts. Skip it if you want a featherweight pencil: weight is the point, though MUJI doesn't say how much. ![Three MUJI 0.5 mm mechanical pencils drawn to scale side by side by length](https://stationerytimes.com/images/muji-mechanical-pencils-lengths.svg?v=e47108af) *MUJI's three 0.5 mm mechanical pencils to scale: 13.5, 14.7 and 13.0 cm (1 mm = 4.4 px). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.* ## What is the lead-grade window? **It's a small window that shows the grade of the lead inside, so you can tell an HB from a 2H at a glance.** MUJI USA lists six window options: HB, B, 3H, 2H, H and F. Each pencil includes one piece of HB lead. ## How does it compare with MUJI's other pencils? **It's the longest and the only weighted one.** | | Low Center Gravity | [Aluminum](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-aluminum-hexagonal-mechanical-pencil/) | [Wooden Hex](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-wooden-hexagonal-mechanical-pencil/) | |---|---|---|---| | Length | 14.7 cm | 13.5 cm | 13.0 cm | | Grip | Knurled | Hexagonal | Hexagonal, textured wood | | Lead window | Yes | No | No | | Price band | $$ | $$ | $$ | Our [best mechanical pencils](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-mechanical-pencils/) roundup covers other makers' weighted and drafting pencils, including the [Pentel GraphGear 500](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-graphgear-500/). ## Is there a 0.3 mm version? **Yes: MUJI USA lists a Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.3mm at the same price.** We haven't read its page, so its length and grip are unconfirmed. If you write small, the finer lead gives a narrower line but breaks more easily, which is true of any 0.3 mm lead. Each 0.5 mm pencil includes one HB lead; our [best mechanical pencil lead](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-mechanical-pencil-lead/) guide covers refills. ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **In Japan: MUJI USA gives Japan as the country or region of origin.** The pencil is in our $$ band ($5–20). MUJI USA sells it as Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges; we read the page on November 1, 2026, and prices change. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does low center of gravity mean on the MUJI pencil? MUJI USA says the pencil has a weighted design to give a stable writing experience, with a knurled grip so the extra weight doesn't slip in your hand. The listing gives no weight in grams. ### How long is the MUJI low center gravity pencil? MUJI USA lists 14.7 cm (about 5.8 in). ### Which lead grades can the MUJI pencil window show? MUJI USA lists HB, B, 3H, 2H, H and F window options; each pencil includes one HB lead. ### Is the MUJI low center gravity pencil made in Japan? Yes. MUJI USA lists Japan as the country or region of origin. ### Does the MUJI low center gravity pencil have a clip? MUJI USA lists an iron clip among its parts. ### What is a knurled grip? A grip with a cut pattern of fine ridges that stops the fingers slipping. MUJI uses one here so the pencil's weight stays steady in your hand. ### Can I return a MUJI pencil bought online? MUJI USA marks it Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges, on its product page as we read it. ## Sources - [MUJI USA: Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm (length 14.7 cm; weighted design; knurled grip; lead window HB, B, 3H, 2H, H, F; materials; Japan; read in full November 1, 2026)](https://www.muji.us/products/low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil-0-5mm-s360) - [MUJI USA: Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.3mm (listing seen in the stationery collection)](https://www.muji.us/products/low-center-gravity-mechanical-pencil-0-3mm-s617) - [MUJI USA stationery collection (product list, read November 1, 2026)](https://www.muji.us/collections/stationery)