Japan has long been known for the high-quality pencils and writing instruments, and much of that reputation is thanks to Tombow Pencil. Founded in 1913 by Harunosuke Ogawa, Tombow Pencil was one of Japan’s first pencil companies, a legacy that has seen many of Japan’s finest pencils bear the Tombow logo. In 1967, Tombow launched its Mono 100 pencil, the self-proclaimed “highest-quality pencil of its time,” and two years later Tombow introduced the Mono eraser. More than fifty years later, Tombow is still introducing new and innovative products, pushing the pencil industry forward and evolving to keep up with the times.