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The Tombow MONOgraph Fine is the high-class MONOgraph mechanical pencil, with a very slim stepped taper for a wide view, a metal tip and grip machined as one piece, a low center of gravity and a locking, twist-out 3.6 mm MONO eraser. It costs 1,320 yen with tax (about US$8.35) in Japan, in 0.5 or 0.3 mm.
$$$5–20 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Silver
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Notes on these facts
Made by Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Country of manufacture not stated: Tombow's Japanese product page lists model numbers, lead sizes, colors and prices but no country of manufacture. The Journal Shop lists the MONO Graph Fine as made in Japan (see our MONO Graph guide); check the label on your copy. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Tombow (Japan), checked November 2, 2026. Tombow's 0.5 mm line is silver (DPA-112A), black (DPA-112B), navy (DPA-112C) and green (DPA-112D); the 0.3 mm line is silver (DPA-111A) and black (DPA-111B). Navy and green are 2025 additions. Tints were sampled from Tombow's product images and are representative, not measured. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
The tip and grip are cut from one piece, which Tombow says removes wobble; the taper is ultra-slim and stepped for a wide view.
The twist-out eraser is a 3.6 mm extra-fine MONO eraser with a lock that stops it sinking when you click, per Tombow.
Tombow lists 0.5 mm (silver, black, navy, green) and 0.3 mm (silver, black) at 1,320 yen with tax each (about US$8.35).
Navy and green were added to the 0.5 mm line in 2025, Tombow says.
Replacement erasers (ER-MGL, three for 132 yen, about US$0.84) are shared with the MONOgraph Lite pencil.
What is the Tombow MONOgraph Fine?
It is the top MONOgraph pencil for precise writing. Tombow says the Fine is a high-class MONOgraph built around a wide view, a low center of gravity and rigidity, with what it calls the Fine Light system for writing and the Fine Erase system for erasing. It sits above the shaker MONO Graph (which summarizes the Fine in a short table) and the rubber-grip MONOgraph Grip. We read Tombow’s Japanese page on November 2, 2026.
What are the features?
A slim taper, a one-piece tip and grip, and a lock on the eraser. Tombow lists these.
Ultra-slim stepped taper. It keeps a wide field of view at the tip.
Tip and grip machined as one piece. Tombow says joining them removes rattle and wobble.
Low center of gravity. The pencil is weighted low for steadier writing.
Soft-feel coated metal grip. The coating is a functional paint Tombow says avoids the stickiness grips can develop with age.
Eraser unit lock. A weight moves, rotates parts and locks the eraser unit so it cannot sink back and trigger an accidental knock while you erase.
3.6 mm MONO eraser. A twist-out, extra-fine eraser you can set to the length you like, made for small targets.
What colors and lead sizes can you buy?
Four colors in 0.5 mm and two in 0.3 mm.
Model
Lead
Colors
Price with tax
DPA-112A to D
0.5 mm
Silver, Black, Navy, Green
1,320 yen (about US$8.35)
DPA-111A and B
0.3 mm
Silver, Black
1,320 yen (about US$8.35)
Tombow says navy and green were added to the standard 0.5 mm line in 2025 and describes them as two deeply toned colors.
Who is the MONOgraph Fine for?
It suits writers who want a slim, metal-gripped pencil with an eraser they can aim.
Everyday writing: at 1,320 yen with tax (about US$8.35) it is in the $$ band, and Tombow sells replacement erasers at 132 yen (about US$0.84) for three.
Skip it if you want a cushioned rubber grip for long sessions: that is Tombow’s MONOgraph Grip.
How do you refill lead and the eraser?
Pull out the eraser unit for lead; twist it for the eraser. To add lead, pull out the eraser unit and fill from the back, up to about four leads. To replace the eraser, extend it until a stopper appears, turn the eraser unit clockwise as far as it goes, pull the old eraser out leaving enough to pinch, push in the new one and turn the unit counterclockwise to retract it. The replacement is ER-MGL, sold for the MONOgraph Lite and Fine at 132 yen with tax for three (about US$0.84).
What should you watch out for?
Treat the tip gently. Tombow warns that a dropped pencil can bend the tip pipe, which can break lead or stop it feeding. Extend the eraser about 2 mm, because pushing it out too far can snap it, and do not force it when it stops turning. Keep it out of the heat and sun and away from small children, and do not put the eraser or tip in your mouth.
Where is it made, and what does it cost?
Tombow’s page doesn’t state a country of manufacture. At 1,320 yen with tax (about US$8.35), the pencil is in our $$ band ($5 to $20).
For a plainer, cheaper MONOgraph with a retractable eraser, see the MONOgraph Lite pencil; for a stone-like body, the FUMI.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Fine different from the standard MONOgraph?
Tombow calls it the high-class model: a slim stepped taper, a tip and grip cut as one piece, a low center of gravity and a locking 3.6 mm eraser.
What lead sizes does it take?
0.5 mm and 0.3 mm. Tombow sells them as separate pencils, DPA-112 and DPA-111.
What colors are sold?
0.5 mm in silver, black, navy and green; 0.3 mm in silver and black, per Tombow.
How big is the eraser?
Tombow calls it an extra-fine 3.6 mm MONO eraser that twists out.
What does the eraser lock do?
Tombow says a weight shifts and rotates parts inside so the eraser unit is locked and cannot sink, which prevents accidental clicks while you erase.
How do you refill lead?
Pull out the eraser unit and drop lead in from the back. Tombow suggests no more than four leads at a time.
How much does it cost?
1,320 yen with tax (about US$8.35) for the pencil in Japan; replacement erasers are 132 yen (about US$0.84) for three.
Where is it made?
Tombow's page doesn't say. Tombow is a Tokyo company; check the label on your copy.
