--- title: "Tombow PiT Tape M: Refillable Tape Runner in Two Widths" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-pit-tape-m-tape-runner/" description: "Tombow PiT Tape M explained: a refillable roller-head tape runner in 8.4 mm × 16 m and 12 mm × 11 m, acid-free tape, one-hand cap, recycled plastic, prices." category: "Accessories" type: "Tape runner" published: 2026-11-02 updated: 2026-11-02 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 1 products: - name: "Tombow PiT Tape M tape runner (PN-MS8.4, PN-MS12; refills PR-MS8.4, PR-MS12)" brand: "Tombow" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Plastic body with at least 70% recycled plastic by weight excluding the tape; acid-free adhesive tape" price_band: "$ (under $5 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)" model: "PiT Tape M" mpn: "PN-MS8.4" url: "https://www.tombow.com/products/pit_tape_m/" --- # Tombow PiT Tape M: Refillable Tape Runner in Two Widths > PiT Tape M is Tombow's refillable tape runner with a roller head and a cap that stores on the body. It comes in 8.4 mm by 16 m and a wider 12 mm by 11 m, with acid-free tape. Either body is 484 yen with tax (about US$3.06); either refill is 363 yen (about US$2.30). - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-pit-tape-m-tape-runner/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-11-02 - Updated: 2026-11-02 ![Tombow PiT Tape M clear blue tape runner with cyan reel and blue roller head, beside 8.4 mm and 12 mm tape strips drawn to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/tombow-pit-tape-m-tape-runner-illustration-16x9.png?v=b9ad211c) *The PiT Tape M (drawn in proportion, not to scale) and its two tape widths, 8.4 mm and 12 mm, to scale in the circle.* 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) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tombow PiT Tape M tape runner (PN-MS8.4, PN-MS12; refills PR-MS8.4, PR-MS12) | Tombow (by Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)) | Japan | Not stated | Plastic body with at least 70% recycled plastic by weight excluding the tape; acid-free adhesive tape | – | $: under $5 per item | - Made in (Tombow PiT Tape M tape runner (PN-MS8.4, PN-MS12; refills PR-MS8.4, PR-MS12)): Not stated. Tombow's product page lists tape sizes, part numbers and prices but no country of manufacture, so check the label on your copy. Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo company. ### Tombow PiT Tape M tape runner (PN-MS8.4, PN-MS12; refills PR-MS8.4, PR-MS12) colors - Body colors (1 standard, 0 special edition): Clear blue body with cyan reel. - Per Tombow (Japan) (https://www.tombow.com/products/pit_tape_m/), checked 2026-11-02. Tombow's page lists one body style. The tints were sampled from Tombow's product image and are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Two widths are sold: 8.4 mm by 16 m (PN-MS8.4) and 12 mm by 11 m (PN-MS12). - Either body costs 484 yen with tax (about US$3.06) and either refill cartridge costs 363 yen (about US$2.30). - Tombow says the tape is acid free and does not discolor paper or writing after use. - Tombow says the tape avoids the wrinkling and curling of wet glue, and that layering it adds hold on card. - The body uses at least 70% recycled plastic by weight excluding the tape, per Tombow, which gives no country of manufacture. ## What is Tombow PiT Tape M? **It is a refillable tape runner built for speed and neat results.** Tombow's pitch is that ordinary glue gets on your hands and makes a mess, while the PiT tape glues cleanly with one pull. It says that saves time, that the paper does not wrinkle or curl, that there is no drying to worry about because the tape bonds the moment you press it, and that thick card can be held better by laying the tape over itself. Tombow calls it a high-spec tape glue that chases usability and economy. Its own features are a roller head and a cap stored on the body. For other Tombow refillable runners, see the [PiT Air](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-pit-air-tape-runner/) and the [PiT Power D](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-pit-power-d-tape-runner/). ## What are the widths and prices? **8.4 mm by 16 m, or 12 mm by 11 m.** Tombow lists these, with tax. | Item | Part number | Tape | Price with tax | |---|---|---|---| | Body, standard | PN-MS8.4 | 8.4 mm × 16 m | 484 yen (about US$3.06) | | Body, wide | PN-MS12 | 12 mm × 11 m | 484 yen (about US$3.06) | | Refill, standard | PR-MS8.4 | 8.4 mm × 16 m | 363 yen (about US$2.30) | | Refill, wide | PR-MS12 | 12 mm × 11 m | 363 yen (about US$2.30) | Prices are Japanese list prices at 158 yen to the dollar. Per meter, the refills work out at about 23 yen for 8.4 mm and about 33 yen for 12 mm (our arithmetic). Tombow gives no body dimensions, so the runner in the drawing is in proportion only; the two strips in the circle are to scale. ## Who is the PiT Tape M for? **It suits people who want a refillable runner and sometimes need a wider strip.** The fact behind that is the 12 mm by 11 m tape, listed for large surfaces that must hold fast, next to the usual 8.4 mm by 16 m. Skip it if you want the lightest pull: Tombow's Air Touch system is listed for the [PiT Air](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-pit-air-tape-runner/), and the Tape M page does not list it. ## What features does the body have? **A roller head, a one-hand cap and one-touch refills.** Tombow lists a roller head for a smooth pull, a compact cap that opens and closes with one hand and stores on the body so it cannot be lost, and a refill that does not dirty your hands. It also lists a "light-sticking" tape that it says applies neatly and strongly with a light force. ## Is the tape acid free? **Yes, per Tombow.** The page says the tape contains no acid and does not discolor paper or writing after use. Tombow gives no archival standard or test, so for keepsakes check the tape against your own requirements. ## What should you watch out for? **Test it on anything you care about.** Tombow warns that pulling the tape fast can tear some papers into the roll. Its warning also covers Tombow's peel-off (removable) tapes in general: they can leave residue or tear the surface they were stuck to. Use it only for sticking and keep it out of reach of small children. ## What is it made of? **A recycled-plastic body.** Tombow lists it as a Green Tombow product using at least 70% recycled plastic by weight excluding the tape, with the Eco Mark, Green Purchasing Law compliance for the body and a GPN eco-products listing. The refill cartridges also carry the Eco Mark. ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **Tombow's page doesn't state a country of manufacture.** The company is based in Tokyo. At 484 yen with tax (about US$3.06), the body is in our $ band (under $5). We also mention it in passing in our [MONO Adhesive Permanent guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-mono-adhesive-permanent/), which compares it with a US refill. ## Frequently asked questions ### What widths does it come in? 8.4 mm by 16 m and 12 mm by 11 m. ### How much does it cost? Either body is 484 yen with tax (about US$3.06); either refill is 363 yen (about US$2.30). ### Is it refillable? Yes. Tombow sells cartridges PR-MS8.4 and PR-MS12 and says refilling is one-touch without dirtying your hands. ### Does the tape yellow paper? Tombow says the tape contains no acid and does not discolor paper or writing after use. ### Can it hold card? Tombow says that for more hold on card you can simply lay the tape over itself. ### Does the cap get lost? Tombow says the compact cap stores on the body and opens and closes with one hand. ### Does it wrinkle paper? Tombow says dry tape does not wrinkle or curl paper the way wet glue can. ### Is it the same as the PiT Air? No. The PiT Air has an Air Touch system and mesh tape; the Tape M page lists a roller head and a light-pull tape. ## Sources - [Tombow: PiT Tape M product page (roller head, 8.4 mm and 12 mm tape, refill, acid free, recycled plastic, part numbers, prices, cautions; read November 2, 2026)](https://www.tombow.com/products/pit_tape_m/)