ippo! Colored Pencils 12-Color Soft Case Hexagonal Shaft / Tombow

• Number of Colors: 12
• Shaft Shape: Hexagonal
• Shaft Material: Wood
• Lead Type: High-color soft-touch
• Case Dimensions: W134 × H214 × D13 mm
• Case Weight: Approx. 40% lighter than the standard ippo! tin case
• Color Labeling: Japanese and English color names on each pencil
• Name Writing Area: On both pencil shaft and case
• Design Options: Design A, Design B, Design C, Design D
• Refills: Replacement single-color pencils available separately

The ippo! series was created with school-age beginners in mind, and this soft case edition addresses one of the most common classroom frustrations: the sharp crack of a tin pencil case hitting a hard floor. The soft case construction absorbs the impact instead of amplifying it, keeping disruptions to a minimum.

The case design borrows from familiar book-opening mechanics. The lid flips back along one edge and stays flat, so the case stays put on a desk rather than swinging open and taking up extra space. The hexagonal shafts are sized for smaller hands, reducing rolling and improving grip.

English color names alongside Japanese labeling make the set accessible for children studying both languages, and the name-writing areas on the shaft and case help avoid mix-ups in shared settings like classrooms and art clubs. Four cover designs let kids choose one that feels like theirs.