Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiro Ogawa) announced MONO and PiT brand’s 6 limited edition products in neutral ASH COLOR. Offered in 5 gender neutral colors: taupe, sage, steel, mauve and lavender. Limited items to be available in stationary shops in Japan from 30th June 2023.
*To be rolled out to stores sequentially. Please contact your nearest stationery store for release date details.

ASH COLOR are shades based in gray, widely used in hair coloring and face masks to enhance the skin tone. Gender neutral colors appealing to men and women. Allows to coordinate the stationery you carry around, or enjoy matching with your friends. Tombow’s ASH COLOR 6 products available in selected 5 shades.

6 stationary items that are easy to carry in pen case. From the MONO branded products include the mechanical pencil “MONOGRAPH” (450JPY), the ballpoint pen “MONOGRAPH LITE” (220JPY), the eraser “MONO” PE-04A (120JPY). PiT branded products include “KIEIRO PiT XS” (120JPY), refillable glue tape “PiT AIR MINI” (330JPY); 6 products in total, all top sellers from the category. *All prices less tax
 

ASH COLOR

Taupe :A mixture of brown and gray. Dark brown with a hint of gray, gray with a deep brown tint. Calming shade that blends well with eyes, skin and hair.
Sage :In fashion, it refers to a yellow-green color with a hint of grey, like dried sage. A pale and vague color that gives a gentle and elegant impression. Positive impression of plant origin.
Steel :As the name suggests, the color of steel. Dark gray with a bluish tinge. Gives a sense of calmness and stability. Easy to coordinate with other colors, regardless of likes or dislikes.
Mauve :The shade of alcea flower (Aoi) color, that is named for its habit of facing the sun. It’s purple with grayish tones. A synthetic color, that uplifts moods and supports rest.
Lavender :Lavender flower color. Purple with a little of gray and blue tones mixed in. ASH shade of sweet lavender creates a cheerful and cute atmosphere.

Mechanical Pencil “MONO graph”
Mechanical pencil that includes a 26mm long rotating MONO eraser holder. Incorporates “Shake-Knock” mechanism to extend lead while holding the pencil with tip facing down and shaking it. Metal pipe that allows clear view on paper to write precisely. Perfect for school and office. 0.5mm lead. Suggested retail price 495JPY (450JPY less tax)

Ballpoint Pen”MONO graph Lite”
The industry’s longest 5.2mm needle tip is ideal for precision writing. Pen tip area is bright with a wide field of vision for precision writing. Frictional resistance is about 20% lower than the industry standard for a light and smooth writing experience. Incorporates a high-density, texturized 33m grip to reduce slippage for a firm grip even with a light pressure. Ball diameter 0.5mm. Suggested retail price 242JPY (220JPY less tax)

Correction Tape”MONO pocket”
Correction tape that with its compact design brings to mind eraser. Square shaped body is easy to stock in the pen case and will not roll off the table. Full head coverage. 5mm width x 4m length tape. Suggested retail price 275JPY (250JPY less tax)

Eraser “MONO” PE04
he most trusted and favored eraser in Japan. MONO stripes in ASH colors selection. Possible coordinating with glue stick and mechanical pencil. Size: width 23mm x depth 11mm x length 55mm/ Weight: 19g. Suggested retail price 132JPY (120JPY less tax)

Glue Stick “KIEIRO PiT XS”
The glue has a shade of pale blue that is visible until it turns clear when dried, allows precise and even application. Size: diameter 17mm x length 71mm/ Weight: 12g. Glue weight: 5g. Suggested retail price 132JPY (120JPY less tax)

Glue Tape “Pit AIR mini”
Compact size glue tape that incorporates the Air Touch system ※Light feel, low effort application from the beginning to the end of the tape. Refillable type. Tape: width 6mm x length 11m. Suggested retail price 363JPY (330JPY less tax)