The Uni alpha-gel Switch mechanical pencil is a spin on the Uni Kuru Toga, featuring the gel grip of the alpha -gel line and the Kuru Toga engine. There is one additional feature, which is a toggle for the Kuru Toga Engine, which spins the lead to keep it from getting chiseled.

Features

The alpha-gel’s main feature is the gel grip, as signified by the gel in its name. Uni’s line of alpha-gel pens and pencils are notoriously comfortable and smooth-writing, and this model is no exception. When writing for long periods of time, the thick grip kept my hand from getting cramped, and didn’t get slippery. Overall, this pencil is a great addition to any collection.

Specs

There are currently only 0.5 mm models of this pencil, but I think they are planning to release different sizes. The lead that comes preloaded writes smoothly, and I haven’t had to replace it yet. The eraser is a standard Kuru Toga eraser and holds up well.

Conclusion

All in all, the Uni alpha-gel switch is an excellent pencil, and I have enjoyed using it for the past few months. It retails for $10.99 and can be found on JetPens and Amazon.

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