ELM (ELM Kogyo Co., Ltd.) - Pencil sharpener (2)
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Item Description
This lot includes two vintage manual pencil sharpeners produced by ELM Kogyo, one of Japan’s respected stationery manufacturers. Both pieces feature an attractive pink color scheme and represent the quality and charm of Japanese Showa-era stationery.
1. ELM New Spiral 7 S-1 (Pink)
A robust desk pencil sharpener with a metal body and precision spiral cutting mechanism. Based on its design, logo style, and product history, this model is believed to have been produced around the late 1970s to early 1980s. It shows age-related wear, rust, and paint loss, giving it an authentic vintage character.
2. ELM Super Mini S-105 (Pink)
A compact and charming manual sharpener with a plastic body and metal cutting mechanism. This model is estimated to have been produced around 1977–1983. Its small size and pink color reflect the popular Japanese stationery trends of the late Showa period.
Together, these two pieces beautifully show the transition from sturdy metal desk tools to compact, colorful personal stationery. A wonderful set for collectors of vintage Japanese stationery and Showa retro items.
Size
ELM New Spiral 7 S-1:
Height: approx. 14 cm
Width: approx. 9.3 cm
Depth: approx. 11.5 cm
ELM Super Mini S-105:
Height: approx. 9.8 cm
Width: approx. 5.3 cm
Depth: approx. 9.8 cm
Please allow for slight measurement differences.
Weight
ELM New Spiral 7 S-1:
Approx. 495 g
ELM Super Mini S-105:
Approx. 230 g
Please allow for slight differences.
Artist Profile
ELM Kogyo Co., Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1935 and began manufacturing pencil sharpeners in 1954. The company became known for durable, precision-made sharpeners and is also recognized as a pioneering Japanese manufacturer of electric pencil sharpeners. Vintage ELM sharpeners are now appreciated by collectors for their quality, functionality, and nostalgic Showa-era design.
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL. The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, depending on the destination country. Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Please note that, due to the current situation affecting international postal services in the Middle East region, Japan Post is currently unable to ship to Cyprus. Therefore, this item can only be shipped via DHL.
For this reason, the shipping cost to Cyprus is set at €100. Thank you for your understanding.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Item Description
This lot includes two vintage manual pencil sharpeners produced by ELM Kogyo, one of Japan’s respected stationery manufacturers. Both pieces feature an attractive pink color scheme and represent the quality and charm of Japanese Showa-era stationery.
1. ELM New Spiral 7 S-1 (Pink)
A robust desk pencil sharpener with a metal body and precision spiral cutting mechanism. Based on its design, logo style, and product history, this model is believed to have been produced around the late 1970s to early 1980s. It shows age-related wear, rust, and paint loss, giving it an authentic vintage character.
2. ELM Super Mini S-105 (Pink)
A compact and charming manual sharpener with a plastic body and metal cutting mechanism. This model is estimated to have been produced around 1977–1983. Its small size and pink color reflect the popular Japanese stationery trends of the late Showa period.
Together, these two pieces beautifully show the transition from sturdy metal desk tools to compact, colorful personal stationery. A wonderful set for collectors of vintage Japanese stationery and Showa retro items.
Size
ELM New Spiral 7 S-1:
Height: approx. 14 cm
Width: approx. 9.3 cm
Depth: approx. 11.5 cm
ELM Super Mini S-105:
Height: approx. 9.8 cm
Width: approx. 5.3 cm
Depth: approx. 9.8 cm
Please allow for slight measurement differences.
Weight
ELM New Spiral 7 S-1:
Approx. 495 g
ELM Super Mini S-105:
Approx. 230 g
Please allow for slight differences.
Artist Profile
ELM Kogyo Co., Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1935 and began manufacturing pencil sharpeners in 1954. The company became known for durable, precision-made sharpeners and is also recognized as a pioneering Japanese manufacturer of electric pencil sharpeners. Vintage ELM sharpeners are now appreciated by collectors for their quality, functionality, and nostalgic Showa-era design.
Shipping Information
The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post with a tracking number.
Due to the current international situation, shipping may occasionally be arranged via DHL. The tracking number will be provided before the shipment is dispatched.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, depending on the destination country. Please note that delivery times may vary due to customs procedures or postal conditions in the destination country.
Import duties, VAT, and any customs taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. Recycled cardboard boxes or packing materials may be used for packaging.
Please note that, due to the current situation affecting international postal services in the Middle East region, Japan Post is currently unable to ship to Cyprus. Therefore, this item can only be shipped via DHL.
For this reason, the shipping cost to Cyprus is set at €100. Thank you for your understanding.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
ELM (ELM Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Weight
495 g
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Metal, Plastic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
9.3 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
