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The Tombow MONOgraph Grip is the upgraded MONOgraph shaker pencil with a soft rubber grip and a metal clip. Shake it tip down to advance the lead, push the clip up to lock that action, or click the clip. A 26 mm twist-out MONO eraser is inside. It is 0.5 mm only, 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48).
$under $5 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Mono color
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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, colors and prices but no country of manufacture, so check the label on your copy. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Tombow (Japan), checked November 2, 2026. Tombow lists the Mono color (DPA-141A) and four pastel-toned bodies: Ivory (DPA-151A), Blue (DPA-151B), Greige (DPA-151C) and Purple (DPA-151D), all 0.5 mm. 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 grip is rubber and the clip is metal; Tombow calls it the spec-up model of the MONOgraph series.
The twist-out MONO eraser is 26 mm long, per Tombow; replacements (ER-MG) cost 132 yen for three (about US$0.84).
Shaking the pencil tip down advances the lead, and pushing the clip up locks that action so it can't fire in a case; the clip also clicks lead out.
Tombow lists the Mono color and four pale bodies (ivory, blue, greige, purple), 0.5 mm only, at 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48).
Tombow says to extend the eraser only 3 to 4 mm and to refill no more than four leads at a time.
What is the Tombow MONOgraph Grip?
It is the MONOgraph shaker pencil with a rubber grip and a metal clip. Tombow describes it as the spec-up model of its popular MONOgraph series: easier to write with and better to hold, with the same twist-out MONO eraser and the shake-to-advance and lock functions as the standard model. For the base pencil see our MONO Graph guide. We read Tombow’s Japanese product page on November 2, 2026.
What are the features?
A 26 mm eraser, a soft grip, a metal clip and two ways to advance the lead. Tombow lists these.
MONO eraser. A full 26 mm long twist-out eraser, set to the length you like.
Rubber grip. A soft grip Tombow says suits long writing sessions.
Metal clip. A stylish, sturdy metal clip.
Fure-knock. Point the tip down and shake the barrel up and down and the lead advances.
Fure-lock. Pushing the clip up locks the shake action; pushing it down releases it. Tombow says this prevents lead from coming out by accident in a bag.
Clip knock. Pressing the clip down also advances lead.
Which color should you pick?
All five are 0.5 mm and 550 yen. Tombow lists the Mono color (DPA-141A) and four pale bodies: Ivory (DPA-151A), Blue (DPA-151B), Greige (DPA-151C) and Purple (DPA-151D), each 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48). The replacement eraser ER-MG is 132 yen with tax for three (about US$0.84). The Mono color is the classic blue, white and black MONO look.
Who is the MONOgraph Grip for?
It suits students and note-takers who want the shaker action with a cushioned grip.
Everyday writing: Tombow lists it at 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48), in the $ band, with a three-pack eraser refill at 132 yen (about US$0.84).
Skip it if you want a metal grip and a finer eraser: look at the MONOgraph Fine; for an all-black build see the MONOgraph Tune.
How do you refill it?
Pull the eraser unit out for lead. Fill lead from the back after pulling out the eraser unit; Tombow suggests up to four leads. When the eraser starts falling out on its own it is time to replace it: pull the old one out leaving enough to pinch, push in a new ER-MG eraser and turn the unit counterclockwise to retract it. Tombow says to extend the eraser only 3 to 4 mm.
What should you watch out for?
Check the clip knock first if lead won’t come out. Tombow says that if the lead does not advance, confirm it advances with the clip knock before using the shake action. If the lock feels heavy, pinch the clip with your fingers.
Shaking can make the tip and tail touch, so be careful. Keep it out of the heat and sun and away from small children; 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 550 yen with tax (about US$3.48), the pencil is in our $ band (under $5).
Frequently asked questions
How is the Grip different from the MONOgraph?
Tombow calls it the spec-up model: a soft rubber grip and a metal clip, with the same shaker action and twist-out MONO eraser.
What is the shake mechanism?
Hold the tip down and shake the pencil up and down to advance the lead. Tombow calls it the Fure-knock.
What does the lock do?
Push the clip up to lock the shake action, for example when carrying the pencil; push it down to unlock. Tombow calls it the Fure-lock.
Can you click it too?
Yes. Press the clip down to advance lead as with a normal knock.
How long is the eraser?
Tombow lists a 26 mm MONO eraser that twists out to the length you want.
What lead size does it take?
0.5 mm only, per Tombow's lineup.
How much does it cost?
550 yen with tax (about US$3.48) in Japan; replacement erasers are 132 yen for three (about US$0.84).
Where is it made?
Tombow's page doesn't say; check the label on your copy.
