There is damage from core splitting. A super rare wood known only to those in the know! This grain is proof of enduring the harsh natural environment. Can be changed to a mechanical pencil. With mechanical pencil hardware, the weight will be reduced by approximately 5g. If you wish to do so, please contact me in the comments. ↓ Mechanical Pencil Details ↓ Fixed: 0.5mm Mechanism: Fixed Wood Type: Lanceolaria Hardware: KATO202 (supervised by Koubou Setsugi) Width (Maximum): Approximately 13.7mm Length: Approximately 136.8mm Weight: Approximately 34g Finish: Kinu Oil ☀︎ Details ・To make it easy to hold, the shape is designed to be most expanded near the nib, slightly closer to the grip. ・Sanding is done from coarse to 600 grit. This creates a moderate luster, allowing you to enjoy the natural feel and scent of the wood. ・Cutting is done repeatedly while checking to ensure there are no surface irregularities. ・The finish uses Kinu Oil. The main ingredient is derived from rice, is tasteless and odorless, and is gentle on the skin. ・By alternating sanding vertically and horizontally, the sanding marks are made less noticeable. ★ Lanceolaria A tree of the genus Dalbergia lanceolaria (Fabaceae). Scientific name: Dalbergia lanceolaria Other names: Laos Black Grows naturally in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Burma, etc. The grain has undulations and flame-like patterns. The wood has a unique fragrance.