This is a comparison review of the Uni Kurutoga and the Zebra Delguard.
I’ve seen a lot of posts that picks between the two in a this or that situation. The truth is they are not that similar.
They are both pretty different pens that have very different mechanisms at work for a slightly similar purpose. They both advertise decrease in lead breakage but they both go about this in different ways.
The Uni Kuru Toga uses a unique clutch system called the Kuru Toga Engine
that rotates the pencil lead in small increments to ensure a sharper edge with a wider diameter that decreases the chance for the lead to break.
When the kuru toga engine works it works well. It writes with a spongy springy feeling from the clutch being rotated and the lines you get are sharp and thin that have consistent widths. When its not though its not that bad you only get thicker lines like a normal mechanical pencil.
I find that the mechanism of the Kuru Toga works only as well as the position you write with. It has an optimal position for the mechanism to truly work and slight deviations from that then you get to experience some problems with the mechanism not not being pushed enought to rotate the lead which might even lead to lead breakage.
I would recommend the kurutoga if you write at a high angle with a low grip as this is the best writing position when using the kuru toga. If you also write using more short strokes then you will benefit from having uniform lines when using the kurutoga.
Next is the Zebra Delguard which uses the Delguard system , a double suspension type system that protects the pencil lead from breaking due to extreme pressure from both vertical and diagonal directions.
The delguard system works by absorbing pressure from direct force on the lead protecting it from breaking. It also works when the pencil lead is applied diagonal pressure by having the lead sleeve protrude to protect the lead.
The delguard system is the better designed of the two, it works without effort, in most positions it works well and it’s unobtrusive, you don’t notice that the pencil is using an engineered suspension system. It works without feeling weird. Unlike the kurutoga with the springy spongy feeling. There is some springy feeling in the delguard but only when extreme pressure is applied and it doesn’t affect the quality of lines.
I would recommend the Delguard for anyone who wants a quality mechanical pencil but it is especially recommended for those who use mechanical pencils for long periods of writing or drawing. Also for those who use softer lead in their pens the delguard is perfect for them.
That’s it for my comparison between the Uni Kuru Toga and the Zebra Delguard. If you like this review please hit that like button and if you want more in depth reviews of the kurutoga and the delguard I have uploaded some videos showcasing each of them as well. If you enjoy pen reviews please subscribe. Thanks and until the next one.
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