For over 70 years, Kitaboshi Pencil has been crafting high-quality wooden pencils in Tokyo, carrying forward a legacy that spans five generations. Rooted in the "pencil principle"—the idea that a pencil selflessly gives of itself so others can create—Kitaboshi is dedicated to precision, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Originally founded as a lumber processing company in the early 20th century, Kitaboshi pioneered domestic pencil slat production before transitioning to making its own finely crafted pencils during Japan's midcentury boom. Today, this family-run business continues to celebrate the charm and potential of traditional wood-cased pencils, while also leading the way in sustainability by repurposing manufacturing by-products into innovative products.
