One of the most in-depth reviews came from Brian of OfficeSupplyGeek, who demonstrated the difference between the Kuru Toga and other pencils by filling in an identical crossword with each. He said, “Now that you can see the results of the Kuru Toga mechanical pencil as compared to an ordinary mechanical pencil, you can see why I’ve completely changed my tune when it comes to writing with a pencil. The Kuru Toga changed writing with a pencil from a chore, to a pleasant experience that I now look forward to” as well as “I would consider [the Kuru Toga] the best mechanical pencil you can buy.”