--- title: "OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03) Explained" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohto-wooden-mechanical-pencil-2-0/" description: "OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03) explained: incense cedar body, 2.0 mm lead, 136.5 mm and 11.2 g, sharpeners, erasers, the older APS-680E, and origin." category: "Pencils" type: "Mechanical pencil" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 7 products: - name: "OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03-SP20), yellow" brand: "OHTO" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Japan" material: "Incense cedar body, brass knock and tip" released: "2024-11-08" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "OHTO Co., Ltd. (Japan)" model: "WN03" mpn: "WN03-SP20-YL" gtin: "4971516030835" url: "https://ohto.co.jp/?product=wn03" --- # OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03) Explained > The OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 looks like a sharpened wood pencil but holds 2.0 mm lead fed by a click button. The current WN03 has an incense cedar body and brass parts; OHTO lists it at 136.5 mm long, 11 mm across and 11.2 g, made in Japan, with a pink eraser under the cap. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohto-wooden-mechanical-pencil-2-0/ - Category: Pencils - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![Yellow OHTO WN03 wooden 2.0 mm mechanical pencil drawn to scale at 136.5 mm, with an inset of its brass tip and 2.0 mm lead](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/ohto-wooden-mechanical-pencil-2-0-16x9.png) *The yellow WN03 at 136.5 mm, drawn to scale.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03-SP20), yellow | OHTO (by OHTO Co., Ltd. (Japan)) | Japan | Japan | Incense cedar body, brass knock and tip | 2024-11-08 | $$: $5–20 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 (WN03-SP20), yellow): Japan. OHTO's Japanese WN03 product page says MADE IN JAPAN. Source: https://ohto.co.jp/?product=wn03 ## Key takeaways - OHTO's Japanese site lists the WN03 at 136.5 mm (5.4 in) long, 11 mm across and 11.2 g, with 2.0 mm lead. - The body is incense cedar, the wood used for many pencils; the knock and tip are brass. - It lists at ¥880 (about US$5.60) before tax in Japan; 2.0 mm HB leads are ¥150 (about US$0.90) for 5. - OHTO launched the WN03 with the WN01 and WN02 on November 8, 2024; it replaces the older APS-680E wooden 2.0 pencil. - OHTO's Japanese page says made in Japan, and it sells in our $$ band ($5–20) in the US. ## What is the OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0? **It is a mechanical pencil that looks like a sharpened wood pencil: an incense cedar body, a brass ferrule with a pink eraser, a bare wood cone and a 2.0 mm lead fed by the click button.** OHTO sells the current version as the WN03 and calls it a thick-body type that keeps the retro feel of a pencil. OHTO launched the WN03 on November 8, 2024, with two 0.5 mm siblings, the WN01 and the mini WN02. It replaces OHTO's earlier wooden 2.0 mm pencil, the APS-680E, which US shops still list as the OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0. ## OHTO WN03 specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | OHTO Co., Ltd., Japan | | Model | WN03-SP20 | | Lead | 2.0 mm | | Length | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) | | Diameter | 11 mm (0.43 in) | | Weight | 11.2 g | | Body | Incense cedar | | Knock and tip | Brass | | Colors | Natural, brown (EN), green, yellow, blue | | Japanese list price | ¥880 (about US$5.60) before tax | Figures are from OHTO's Japanese WN03 page. Yoseka Stationery lists the older APS-680E at 13.3 cm (5.25 in) and 1 cm across, close to the WN03. ## Who is a 2.0 mm wooden pencil for? **People who like the look and feel of a wood pencil but not the sharpening of the wood, and artists who want broad graphite lines.** OHTO says the thick body suits heavy-handed writers and pitches it for sketching and other creative work. A 2.0 mm lead writes a bold line on its own and can be pointed in a lead sharpener for detail. It is heavier than a wood pencil at 11.2 g but still light in the hand. ## What leads, sharpeners and erasers does it use? **Any 2.0 mm lead fits; OHTO's own leads, sharpeners and erasers are listed on the WN03 page.** | Accessory | OHTO code | Japanese list price | |---|---|---| | 2.0 mm HB lead, 5 pieces (90 mm) | SL-152/HB5P | ¥150 (about US$0.90) | | 2.0 mm B lead, 3 pieces | SL-152/B3P | ¥150 (about US$0.90) | | Lead sharpener | SPN-70 | ¥70 (about US$0.40) | | Brass lead sharpener | SPN-400 | ¥480 (about US$3.00) | | Brass lead case | SPC-350 | ¥420 (about US$2.70) | | WN03 erasers, 2 pieces | ER01 | ¥170 (about US$1.10) | OHTO says the old APS-680E erasers also fit, but they aren't pierced like the new ER01. ## What are the WN01 and WN02? **They are the 0.5 mm members of the same wooden family: the WN01 is a full-length pencil shape and the WN02 is a mini.** ![OHTO WN01 163 mm, WN02 105 mm and WN03 136.5 mm wooden mechanical pencils drawn to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/ohto-wooden-mechanical-pencil-2-0-family.svg) *The WN03 is the middle length and by far the thickest of the three.* The WN01, at ¥460 (about US$2.90), is 163 mm long, close to a new wood pencil, and OHTO says it is popular with children who want a pencil look. The WN02, at ¥500 (about US$3.20), is 105 mm and 2.7 g, with a clip for A7 planners. ## How does it compare with wood and drafting pencils? **It sits between a wood pencil and a lead holder: wood-pencil looks, a 2.0 mm lead and no wood to sharpen.** | Pencil | Lead | Length | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | OHTO WN03 | 2.0 mm | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) | Cedar body, click feed | | [Ticonderoga #2](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ticonderoga-2-pencil/) | 2.2 mm core, wood | 190 mm (7.5 in) new | Needs sharpening | | [Blackwing 602](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/blackwing-602/) | Wood pencil | about 205 mm (8 in) new | Flat ferrule, pink eraser | | [Pentel Graph 1000 for Pro](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pentel-graph-1000-for-pro/) | 0.3 to 0.9 mm | about 145 mm (5.7 in) | Drafting pencil | Figures for the other pencils come from our guides to them. For more drawing options, see our [best mechanical pencils for drawing](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-mechanical-pencils-for-drawing/). ## Where is the OHTO wooden pencil made? **In Japan: OHTO's Japanese WN03 page says MADE IN JAPAN.** OHTO is based in Yuki, Ibaraki; our [OHTO history](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/ohto-history/) covers the company. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you need to sharpen the OHTO 2.0 mm pencil? The wood doesn't need sharpening, but the 2.0 mm lead does if you want a point. OHTO sells a ¥70 (about US$0.40) lead sharpener and a ¥480 (about US$3.00) brass one for it. ### What lead does the WN03 take? Standard 2.0 mm lead. OHTO's own SL-152 leads are 2.0 × 90 mm, in HB (5 per tube) and B (3 per tube). ### What is the difference between the WN03 and the APS-680E? The APS-680E is the earlier OHTO wooden 2.0 mm pencil. OHTO says the old APS-680E erasers fit the WN03, which now has its own ER01 eraser; the WN series replaced it in November 2024. ### Is the OHTO wooden pencil real wood? Yes. OHTO says the WN body is incense cedar, a fast-growing wood widely used for pencils. ### Are there thinner OHTO wooden pencils? Yes: the WN01 is a 0.5 mm pencil-shaped mechanical pencil at 163 mm, and the WN02 is a 105 mm mini for small planners. ### Is it good for sketching? OHTO pitches the WN03 for sketching and creative work. A 2.0 mm lead gives broad lines and shading, and a sharpened point gives detail. ### Is the OHTO wooden mechanical pencil made in the USA? No. OHTO's Japanese site says made in Japan. ## Sources - [OHTO Japan: 木軸シャープ WN03 (MADE IN JAPAN, 136.5 mm, 11 mm, 11.2 g, ¥880, JAN codes, leads and accessories)](https://ohto.co.jp/?product=wn03) - [OHTO Japan: 木軸シャープ WN01 (0.5 mm, 163 mm, 5.5 g, ¥460)](https://ohto.co.jp/?product=wn01) - [OHTO Japan: 木軸シャープ WN02 (0.5 mm mini, 105 mm, 2.7 g, ¥500)](https://ohto.co.jp/?product=wn02) - [OHTO Japan: home page news list (WN01/02/03 launched November 8, 2024; wooden 2.0 new colors August 31, 2018)](https://ohto.co.jp/) - [OHTO (English): WN (incense cedar natural wood)](https://ohto.co.jp/global/products/wn/) - [Yoseka Stationery: OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil 2.0 mm (APS-680E, 13.3 cm, 1 cm, Good Design Award 2016)](https://yosekastationery.com/products/ohto-wooden-mechanical-pencil-2-0-mm) - [Hunter Paper Co.: OHTO 2mm Mechanical Pencil Yellow](https://hunterpaperco.com/products/ohto-2mm-mechanical-pencil-yellow)