I am writing this to propose to revise some information in ’ Pentel Pencils Identification Book v2025.02.06’. I found the book very helpful and wish to contribute accurate information. However, It states the release years for several mechanical pencils based on the claim that Good Design Award winners are products released the prior year. According to recently revealed information, the Good Design Award could selects winning products released in the same year as the award year. Therefore, the year preceding the award year is not necessarily the release year of the product.
In the process of providing evidence to the author in advance, my careless choice of words unintentionally caused him discomfort. I truly apologize if he felt uncomfortable but I have benefited greatly from this book and sincerely respect the author for writing such a great book. Therefore, I am writing this post not to point out, but to provide the author with new information he should find. In other words, I reiterate that my purpose is to contribute to the correction of this book with accurate information.
On that purpose, I wish to share the accurate release year verified using evidence from Pentel’s official website. I’ve included photos and links so anyone can verify the evidence; please feel free to check them. Additionally, beyond the evidence below, Pentel has various official sources regarding the product’s release date, so please feel free to ask.
(1) Quick Clicker (PD335) - (1979 Winner)
The book lists it as 1978. However, it was actually released in 1979.
(2) Graph1000 (PG1000) - (1986 Award Winner)
The book states 1985. However, it was actually released in 1986.
(3) SMASH (Q1000) - (1987 Award Winner)
The book states 1986. However, it was actually released in 1987.
(4) Gomdale (QE305) - (1989 Award Winner)
The book states 1988. However, it was actually released in 1987.
(5) GraphGear 1000 (PG1010) - (2002 Award Winner)
The book states 2001. However, it was actually released in 2002.
(6) Ergonomix (PR505) - (2002 Award Winner)
The book lists it as 2001. However, it was actually released in 2002.
(7) QuickDock (QD5) - (2008 Winner)
The book lists it as 2007. However, it was actually released in 2008.
(8) Graph 600 (PG600) - (2008 Winner)
The book lists it as 2007. However, it was actually released in 2008.
(9) Selfit (PR605) - (2009 Award Winner)
The book lists it as 2008. However, it was actually released in 2009.
