akio hayakawa inserts shorter graphite into easy pencil

akio hayakawa inserts shorter graphite into easy pencil
all images courtesy of akio hayakawa

the ‘easy pencil’ by japanese designer akio hayakawa enables one to draw or write all the way through to the end of its lead. once a pencil becomes too small it can be very difficult to continue using it, resulting in a waste of materials. by inserting a stick of graphite that is 60mm shorter than the outer piece means it can be used in its entirety. constructed from japanese cypress and graphite with urethane coating, the 176mm ‘easy pencil’ can be manufactured as normal, meaning it is unnecessary to invest in new technology or skills.

the graphite in the ‘easy pencil’ is shorter than its case

the pencil can be drawn with to the very end of its lead

the pencil sharpened to its very end

no lead is wasted

view showing the lead inside its extended holder

the ‘easy pencil’ saves on material costs

the pencil is constructed from japanese cypress and graphite