Vintage Yasutomo (Y&C) QuadPoint Mechanical Pen Pencil Black Gold Plated Japan For Sale

Yasutomo (Y&C) QuadPoint Mechanical Pen Pencil Vintage Japan Matte Black Gold Plated Accents

The pen in the image is a Yasutomo (Y&C) QuadPoint, a multi-functional writing instrument that typically includes three ballpoint ink colors and a mechanical pencil in a single metal body.

The blue ink is light. The black and red inks appear to be dry. Pencil is working as expected.

Key Features and Operation

This specific model features a matte black finish with gold-plated accents and a distinct \"knurled\" or ribbed grip area.

• Functions: Most QuadPoint models include black, red, and blue ballpoint inks (0.7 mm) plus a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil.

• Mechanism: These pens generally use a gravity feed mechanism. To select a specific function, you hold the pen parallel to the ground, rotate the barrel until the desired color icon (colored squares on the barrell) or indicator is facing up, and then depress the top click button.

• Retraction: To retract the current tip, you press the small black button located on the side of the pen\'s clip.

• Refillable: The pen is designed to be refillable for both the ink cartridges (often standard D1 size) and the pencil lead.

• Origins: Originally introduced in the early 1990s.

Usage Tips

If you are having trouble switching colors, ensure you are holding the pen horizontally so the gravity mechanism can drop the correct component into place.