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Quick answer
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.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
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 $$ band ($5–20).
What is the MUJI Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil?
It’s a weighted 0.5 mm mechanical pencil with a knurled grip and a window that shows the lead grade. MUJI USA says the weighted design gives a stable writing experience, and the knurled grip keeps the extra weight from moving in your hand. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer.
MUJI also makes a 0.3 mm version, listed separately.
MUJI Low Center Gravity pencil specs
Spec
Value
Maker
MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.), Japan
Type
Mechanical pencil with clip
Length
14.7 cm (5.8 in)
Lead size
0.5 mm (a 0.3 mm version is sold)
Tip
Stainless steel, brass
Body
ABS resin, polypropylene
Cap
POM resin, brass
Clip
Iron
Lead window options
HB, B, 3H, 2H, H, F; includes one HB lead
Barcode
4548718360543
Made in
Japan (MUJI USA)
MUJI USA gives no weight in grams or barrel width, so the diameter and knurling in our drawing are drawn by eye.
Who is the MUJI Low Center Gravity pencil for?
It suits people who find very light pencils twitchy and want a steadier feel.
Everyday carry: it is 147 mm (5.8 in) long and MUJI USA lists an iron clip among its parts.
Skip it if you want a featherweight pencil: weight is the point, though MUJI doesn’t say how much.
It’s a small window that shows the grade of the lead inside, so you can tell an HB from a 2H at a glance. MUJI USA lists six window options: HB, B, 3H, 2H, H and F. Each pencil includes one piece of HB lead.
Yes: MUJI USA lists a Low Center Gravity Mechanical Pencil 0.3mm at the same price. We haven’t read its page, so its length and grip are unconfirmed. If you write small, the finer lead gives a narrower line but breaks more easily, which is true of any 0.3 mm lead.
In Japan: MUJI USA gives Japan as the country or region of origin. The pencil is in our $$ 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.
