Does the tip retract? I'm worried about putting it in my pocket.

It does not retract. I've got three of these for each jacket I wear so I don't worry about forgetting to take a pencil. So far no problems with the tip...

is the body and cap a metal material

No the body and eraser cap are plastic material. However the grip, the end cap, and the lead sleeve seem to be metal.

Do you need to buy a special kind of lead for it?

Any 0.5mm lead will work, but the specific Kurotoga lead is softer on the outside and is purportedly more effective with the mechanism. For very dark writing, I prefer Neox lead but it can smudge/smear a little. My second favorite is Ain Stein lead, which almost never smudges and lasts a little longer (not quite as soft as Neox).

How durable is this? I am a graduate student in EE and math and break so many of the best mechanical pencils from staples and other office stores.

I actually bought this mp to add to my mechanical pencil collection. I now have about eight mps, all different. Therefore, I could not provide any info regarding its durability. I can say that this is a beautiful, finely crafted instrument. It may be the best in terms of appearance. I really don't think you would go wrong if you selected this one. Best of luck!!

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uni Core Keeps Sharp Mechanical Pencil, Gun Metallic (M510171P.43)

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
三菱鉛筆
Color
Gun Metallic
Ink Color
Black
Writing Instrument Form
Mechanical

🔄Kuru Toga rotating core tech

✏️0.5mm ultra-fine lead for precision

🖐️Soft ribbed grip for comfort

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Description

✏️ Stay sharp, write smarter — never dull your edge!

ERGONOMIC COMFORT GRIP - Soft ribbed grip reduces hand fatigue during long writing sessions—because your ideas deserve comfort.
PRECISION IN EVERY STROKE - 0.5mm lead ensures crisp, clean lines for professional writing and sketching.
SLEEK GUN METALLIC DESIGN - Modern, stylish metal body that stands out on your desk and in meetings.
REVOLUTIONARY LEAD ROTATION - Kuru Toga Engine rotates the lead with every stroke, maintaining a consistently sharp tip and flawless density.
TRUSTED JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP - Made in Japan by Uni, combining innovation and quality for a premium writing experience.

The Uni Core Keeps Sharp Mechanical Pencil features the patented Kuru Toga rotating lead technology that continuously sharpens the 0.5mm HB lead as you write, ensuring consistent line thickness and density. Its soft ribbed grip and sleek gun metallic body offer ergonomic comfort and professional style, making it a top choice for adults seeking precision and reliability in their writing instruments.

Specifications

ASIN	B004OHNTVC
Additional Features	Soft Grip
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#18,705 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #174 in Mechanical Pencils
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	三菱鉛筆
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Gun Metallic
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,034)
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	04902778129494
Grip Type	Ribbed
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	HB
Included Components	Mechanical Pencil
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	0.5 millimeters
Item Dimensions	5.7 x 0.4 x 0.5 inches
Item Type Name	Uni Mechanical Pencil, Kuru Toga Roulette Model 0.5mm, Gun Metallic (M510171P.43)
Item Weight	13.61 g
Line Size	0.5 millimeters
Manufacturer	Uni
Material Type	Metal, Plastic
Model Name	Mechanical Pencil
Model Number	M510171P.43
Recommended Uses For Product	Writing
Style	Gun Metaric Body
Unit Count	1 Count
Writing Instrument Form	Mechanical Graphite Pencil

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