Pentel Art Multi 8 Lead Holder – Designer Set
- Edition: Pentel Art Multi 8 Designer Set (PH804ST) — The definitive 8-color sketching tool for artists on the move
- Origin: Made in Japan — Precision-engineered by Pentel to the highest standard of multi-function analog tools
- The Master Kit: Includes the Lead Holder, 12-Color Refill Expansion Pack (20 leads total), and dedicated Lead Pointer
- Lead Size: 2.0 mm Standard — Uses Pentel's "Super Hi-Polymer" (CH2) leads that lay down color like a premium pencil but erase like graphite
- Mechanism: Gravity-Select Clutch — A silent, tactile system that switches colors instantly with a simple twist and knock
- Body: Crystal Clear Polycarbonate — "Skeleton" barrel allows you to instantly verify your color palette at a glance
- Grip: Integrated Ribbed Texture — Provides a secure, neutral grip that doesn't interfere with your drawing style
- Features: 8-Chamber System, Non-Copy capabilities (Cyan/Magenta), and fully retractable tip for pocket safety
- Dimension: 140 mm length; 17g weight — Perfectly balanced to feel invisible in the hand, allowing total focus on the sketch
- Use: Optimized for urban sketching, plein air drawing, Bible journaling, and creative illustration
- Audience: A cult-classic essential for illustrators, designers, Bible journalers, and stationery enthusiasts
About the Pentel Art Multi 8 – Designer Set
The Pentel Art Multi 8 is widely considered the greatest multi-function sketch tool ever made. It solves the artist's oldest problem: "How do I carry a full color palette without a bulky pencil case?"
By consolidating eight robust 2.0mm leads into a single barrel, the Art Multi 8 gives you the freedom to sketch, highlight, and annotate anywhere—from a coffee shop table to a park bench—with zero friction.
The "Complete Studio" Box Set (PH804ST)
This is the Official Designer Set. It transforms the pen into a complete ecosystem, providing enough materials to keep you creating for years.
- 1. The Lead Holder (Pre-Loaded): Comes ready to use with 8 essential colors: Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Light Green, Sky Blue, and Pink.
- 2. The Expansion Pack (12 Refills): A separate case containing replacements for the standard colors, PLUS 4 Exclusive Colors: Black (Graphite), Green, Pale Orange (Flesh Tone), and Violet.
- 3. The Lead Pointer: A specialized pocket sharpener that restores a needle point to your leads for fine detailing.
Why It Wins for Journals & Thin Paper
The Multi 8 uses Pentel’s CH2 "Dry" Polymer Leads. Unlike felt-tip markers or ballpoints, these leads contain no liquid solvents.
- Zero Bleed-Through: You can safely use bold colors on delicate pages—like Bibles, Hobonichi Techos, or Tomoe River paper—without the color soaking through to the other side.
- Erasable & Blendable: Because it is graphite-based, you can blend colors with your finger or lift them with an eraser, giving you artistic control that ink cannot match.
See the Art Multi 8 in Action
Official Guide: Mechanism & Refilling
How to select colors and use the gravity-clutch system.
Official Demo: Sketching Technique
See the blending and layering capabilities of the CH2 leads.