Three new types of "uni Palette" (ユニ パレット) pencils, seven designs in all, go on sale on Friday, November 6, 2026. The series from Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. is made for school children and is built around the theme "きみの“すき”はどんないろ？" ("What color is the thing you love?").
The uni Palette series has been available since 2008. It treats "color" as more than just a shade: each color stands for a child's own likes ("suki") and individuality. The new designs follow the concept of "giving form to children's 'likes'," and the lineup now includes the following three types:
- A Nordic-style design with cute animals on warm wooden shafts
- Gradient colors combined with sparkling motifs, for a special and exciting look
- A simple design with Nano Dia (ナノダイヤ) pencil lead for smoother writing
The aim is a school pencil series in which children can choose the design that matches what they like. The series aims to keep evolving as a school pencil line that stays close to what children love.
In recent years, school supplies with simple designs and no excessive decoration have sometimes been recommended in educational settings. With that in mind, the new lineup keeps the designs simple while offering colors and patterns that let children express their preferences and individuality. By combining writing performance with design, it widens the choices available to children.
The Seven Designs
- Animal designs: Dolphin, Hedgehog, Cat
- Gradient color designs: FSC (ふわきらシーカラー), KIC (くらやみいきものカラー)
- Nano Dia lead designs: ND01, ND02
What Makes the Series Special
For the new designs, the series is positioned as "handwriting pencils (かきかたえんぴつ) that add color to children's learning and daily life." Within a simple look, children can choose a design on their own because they think "I like this one" or "I want to use this one."
Cute Animals on a Warm Wooden Shaft
The package and the pencil shaft both carry illustrations of a dolphin, a hedgehog, and a cat. The natural, Nordic-style design lets the warmth of the wooden shaft come through.
Sparkling Foil Motifs and Gradient Colors
Soft tones and dreamy gradient colors make these designs a good match for children who like cute things. FSC (ふわきらシーカラー) has gold foil and KIC (くらやみいきものカラー) has silver foil, with motifs of shells, stars, and creatures subtly stamped in foil that catch the light.
Nano Dia Lead for Smoother Writing
This is the first time the uni Palette series has used Nano Dia (ナノダイヤ) pencil lead, and the lineup focuses on a smoother writing feel. The package features a penguin illustration that evokes smoothness, and the pencil shafts come in two gentle colors, blue and pink, so children can pick the one that suits their preference.
For more details, visit the special site at https://www.mpuni.co.jp/special/gakuyou_enpitsu/uni_palette/index.html.
Product Details
uni Palette (ユニ パレット)
- Items:
- Pencil 5659 Hexagonal PLTHTDL 2B
- Pencil 5661 Hexagonal PLTHTCT 2B
- Pencil 5660 Hexagonal PLTHTHH 2B
- Pencil 5662 Hexagonal PLT FKC 2B
- Pencil 5663 Hexagonal PLT KIC 2B
- Shaft colors: Dolphin, Hedgehog, Cat; FSC (ふわきらシーカラー), KIC (くらやみいきものカラー)
- Hardness: 2B
- Reference price: ¥792 per dozen (¥720 excluding tax)
uni Palette (ユニ パレット) with Nano Dia Lead
- Items:
- Pencil 5665 Hexagonal PLTND02 2B
- Pencil 5657 Hexagonal PLTFTMN 2B
- Shaft colors: ND01, ND02
- Hardness: 2B
- Reference price: ¥924 per dozen (¥840 excluding tax)
Release date: Friday, November 6, 2026
About the Pencils' Quality
Mitsubishi Pencil's pencils are made with know-how and experience built up since the company was founded in 1887, and are described as high-quality, safe pencils.
Carefully Selected Materials for Less Shaft Bending and Lead Breakage
The pencils use materials selected through long research, so shafts bend less and leads break less. This makes them easier for children to use and gives a sense of the product's high quality.
Graphite and Clay Blended with a Proprietary Technique
Thanks to the company's own technique, graphite, clay, and other materials are mixed evenly. The result is a very good writing feel and comfortable writing that supports children's study.
Safety Children Can Rely On
The materials used for the lead, shaft, and exterior meet safety standards, and harmful substances have been confirmed to be at or below the limit values, so children can use the pencils with peace of mind.
Note: The safety standards are in-house standards set based on JIS S 6006 and other standards.
