These writing pencils are from Tombow Pencil, a trusted Japanese manufacturer and a long-established stationery company. The Ippo pencils feature non-character designs, making them suitable for schools with specific requirements. The colorful designs are fun for children and less likely to become tiresome, allowing for long-term use. Personalized name engraving is available upon request. This season's new color is a refreshing combination of blue tones. They feature change marks to help children learn the correct grip. Perfect for everyday use and also make a great入学 (nyuugaku - entrance to school) gift. The lead hardness is 2B, suitable for general school entrance. ・KB-KPC01-2B 【About Name Engraving】 ・One name per dozen (full name, surname only, or given name only) ・Hiragana only, in gold lettering (see photo 6) ・Vertical arrangement ・Small characters such as ya, yu, yo, tsu, a, i, u, e, o, ko, and wa are available (Please feel free to inquire in the comments if you have any concerns, as there are limitations to the available typefaces) ・If you are concerned about the number of characters, please feel free to inquire in the comment section. We will confirm and get back to you. ※Name engraving is done using traditional typefaces and gold foil applied with heat. We take the utmost care when engraving names, but depending on the pencil shaft, the foil may not adhere well, or the wood may be soft, resulting in a deeper impression. If you are concerned about these details, please refrain from purchasing. If you would like name engraving, please write the name you would like engraved in the comment section at the time of purchase. Shipping will be via Yu-packet Post Mini. Thank you. #入学 (nyuugaku - entrance to school) #NameEngravedPencils #Pencils