Manufacturer | AFMAT |
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Brand | AFMAT |
Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 8.66 x 3.82 x 3.78 inches |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Electric Art Pencil Sharpener |
Closure | Twist |
Material Type | Charcoal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Ink Color | Blue |
Manufacturer Part Number | PS-B06 |
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AFMAT Rechargeable Long Point Pencil Sharpener for Artist, 3 Point Options, Auto Stop, 8-25mm Super Long Tip, Electric Artist Pencil Sharpener for φ6-8.5mm Charcoal/Drawing/Sketching/Colored Pencils
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Brand | AFMAT |
Specific Uses For Product | Graphite Pencil |
Color | Electric Art Pencil Sharpener |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Material | Charcoal |
About this item
- Super Long Point Pencil Sharpener: Want a perfect long tip for your art pencils? Look at our art electric pencil sharpener. Designed for artists and suitable for all 6-8.5mm sketching and drawing pencils, charcoal and colored pencils, graphite pencils such as Prismacolor, Derwent, STAEDTLER. Rotate the knob to have 3 sharpening effects and the length of the pencil nib ranges from 8mm to 25mm. Please do not sharpen crayons, chalk or ultra soft charcoal/colored pencils as they will jam the blade.
- 3 PENCIL NIB STYLES OPTIONS: The length and sharpness of the nib are adjustable. Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpeners clockwise to get a long and blunt pencil nib. Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib. First twist the top adjuster of this charcoal pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib, and then change for the other hole by twisting the adjuster clockwise to get long sharp nib.
- RECHARGEABLE PENCIL SHARPENER: With built-in 2000 mAh Lithium Battery, this rechargeable art pencil sharpener can be used for 300 times after 1 hour charging. To charge the sharpener, connect the USB cable to a laptop or simply plug into a power outlet with the adapter included. Besides, AFMAT long point pencil sharpener comes with 4 LED Indicators to show the battery charging level. This cordless art pencil sharpener is perfect for indoors or outdoors drawing and sketching.
- Heavy-duty Helical Blade: The heavy-duty helical blade is strong enough to withstand consecutive use and to outlast all other heavy duty electric pencil sharpeners as it is made of high-strength stainless steel and can sharpen 3000 times.
- AUTO STOP ART PENCIL SHARPENER: This electric art pencil sharpener will stop sharpening automatically at a perfect point. (Tips: Please don’t press the pencil too hard while sharpening). If broken leads get stuck in the sharpening hole, just re-insert a hard graphite pencil like No. 2 pencil and press it down with 2 KG pressure. The broken leads will be excluded automatically. The top open lid and large capacity shavings box make it easier to clean the shavings without a mess.
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AFMAT Art Supplies
AFMAT aims at offering top quality products and the best service in Office & Art category.
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Want to improve in sketching?
Come and try AFMAT professional art tools! We have variety of excellent art pencil sharpeners and art electric erasers!
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Long Point Pencil Sharpeners
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Electric Erasers for Artists
Product Description
Are you looking for an electric pencil sharpener for your sketching and drawing pencils? CHOOSE US!
Our pencil sharpener is born for φ6-8mm Sketching and Drawing Pencils. It will give you a perfect and amazing sharpening experience every time.
The sharpener will help you sharpen the pencils within 5-8 seconds which makes your working and studying more efficient and convenient!
What’s more, it is powered by a large capacity lithium battery which can be recharged. Only 0.5-1 hour charging, 300 times using! Never stop your inspiration!
How to get 3 Pencil Nib Styles?
Twist the top adjuster of afmat pencil sharpener to switch between hole for long blunt nib and hole for short sharp nib.
Long Blunt Nib:Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpeners clockwise to get a long and blunt pencil nib. Nib Length: 18-25mm, φ1mm
Short Sharp Nib:Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib. Nib Length: 8-15mm, φ0.6mm
Long Sharp Nib:First twist the top adjuster of this charcoal pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib, and then change for the other hole by twisting the adjuster clockwise to get long sharp nib. Nib Length: 18-25mm, φ0.6mm
FEATURES:
- 25mm Super Long Point
- 3 Pencil Nib Styles Options
- Fast Sharpen within 8-12s
- Auto Start & Auto Stop
- 2000mAh Rechargeable
- Charging Indicator
- 3000 Sharpening Times
- Cordless & Portable
KINDLY REMINDER:
- Do not sharpen any more when the pencil is done, or it will chew up your pencils!
- Please do not sharpen crayons, chalk, pastel, wax based pencils, eyebrow pencils, or ultra soft core charcoal/colored pencils as they will jam the blade and cause broken lead.
- Pencils with thicker core will get longer points. Standard No. 2 pencils don't get such long points.
- It is not recommended to sharpen the SOFT CORE pencils. If you want to have a try, please take out the pencil a few times while sharpening to check whether the pencil is sharpened well. Otherwise it may cause broken lead.
- It is not recommended to sharpen the wax based color pencils or other extra soft pencils as they may clog the cutter.
- If broken leads get stuck in the sharpening hole, just re-insert a hard graphite pencil like No. 2 pencil and press it down with 2 KG pressure. The broken leads will be excluded automatically.
- Please don’t press the pencil too hard while sharpening.
- Please don’t pull the pencil out before it finishes sharpening and totally stops.
Suitable Pencil Size &Type
Suitable Pencil Size: 6-8.5mm
Suitable Pencil Type: wooden pencils like sketching/drawing pencils, charcoal pencils, and graphite pencils such as Prismacolor, Derwent, STAEDTLER.
Note: NOT for wax based color pencils or other extra soft pencils as they may clog the cutter.
3000 Sharpening Times
If you want one that lasts, then this is the best pencil sharpener you need! The robust helical blade made of premium superior stainless steel is super sturdy and endowed with ultra long life span up to 3000 sharpening times. Perfect for artists or learners who draw a lot.
Large Shavings Reservoir
Designed with top open lid and large capacity shavings reservoir. When emptying, screw off lid by twisting anticlockwise, then you can dump the shavings, no need to take down the reservoir. The large capacity reservoir can hold more shavings without emptying that often, besides, the large top opening makes emptying way easier without a mess.
3 Pencil Nib Styles Options
Twist the top adjuster of afmat pencil sharpener to switch between hole for long blunt nib and hole for short sharp nib.
Long Blunt Nib:Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpeners clockwise to get a long and blunt pencil nib. Nib Length: 18-25mm, φ1mm
Short Sharp Nib:Twist the top adjuster of this art pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib. Nib Length: 8-15mm, φ0.6mm
Long Sharp Nib:First twist the top adjuster of this charcoal pencil sharpener anticlockwise to get a short and sharp pencil nib, and then change for the other hole by twisting the adjuster clockwise to get long sharp nib. Nib Length: 18-25mm, φ0.6mm
Auto Start & Auto Stop
Auto Start: Well insert pencil in the electronic pencil sharpener then it will auto start.
Tips: Keep a firm grip on the pencil and with downward pressure(no excessive force) while sharpening.
Auto Stop:auto stop once well sharpened(Sharpening time within 8-12s).
Tips: Please don’t pull the pencil out before it finishes sharpening and totally stops.
This perfect pencil sharpener will stop automatically at a perfect point and if broken leads get stuck in the sharpening hole, just re-insert a hard graphite pencil like No. 2 pencil and press it down with 2 KG pressure. The broken leads will be excluded automatically.
2000mAh Rechargeable & Charging Indicator
Afmat electric pencil sharpener can be recharged and reused, and can be charged and move around. The large pencil sharpener can sharpen 300 times per charge due to the built-in 2000mAh lithium battery.
4 Blue LED Indicators Turn On: Fully Charged.
Red Indicator Turns On: The remaining power is about 25%.
Red indicator flashes: it will stop working after 15 seconds.
MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES: There are 3 power sources: lithium battery operated; connect to USB port; plug in a power adaptor.
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Max Nib Length | 17mm | 17mm | 25mm | 17mm | N/A |
Pencil Size | 6-9.6mm | 6-9.6mm | 6-8.5mm | 6-8.2mm | N/A |
Power Source | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | Power Adapter | Manual | Rechargeable Battery |
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Sold By | AFMAT OFFICE | AFMAT OFFICE | AFMAT OFFICE | AFMAT OFFICE | TYBORIEN | Yeehebe |
power source | Battery Powered | Electric | Battery Powered | Electric | Battery Powered | Manual |
material | Charcoal | Plastic, Stainless Steel, Metal | — | ABS housing + S.S. blade | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Plastic |
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ASIN | B07689L5L2 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #49,796 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #196 in Pencil Sharpeners |
Date First Available | October 7, 2017 |
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Customers find the pencil sharpener works well for both graphite and colored pencils. They appreciate its functionality and long point, which is perfect for shading and drawing. Many consider it a good value for money. However, some customers have issues with it eating pencils. Opinions vary on durability and ease of use.
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Customers appreciate the sharpener's quality. They say it sharpens well for both graphite and colored pencils. The long-point setting is useful for shading, and it doesn't sharpen too thinly that it breaks easily.
"...Not only does Gazelltek make great sharpeners, they stand behind their products 100%...." Read more
"I find this to be the best sharper ever for both graphite and colored pencils. Once you get the feel of it. It is very easy to use...." Read more
"...Both are useful and it does not sharpen so thin that it breaks. It leaves plenty of support...." Read more
"Bought this for our kindergarten teacher. Hundreds of pencils sharpened and still going strong. Perfect point on each pencil. Worth the money...." Read more
Customers like the pencil sharpener's functionality. They say it works well, starts out smoothly, and is useful. Some mention it works beautifully for the first few sharpens, giving a perfect point every time. It does work while plugged into a charger, but on a full battery charge, they'd imagine it would.
"...I bought one of these for my sketching and it worked great. Then I started an art course that used charcoal pencils...." Read more
"...Both are useful and it does not sharpen so thin that it breaks. It leaves plenty of support...." Read more
"I love how well this works. It has 2 different shapes/lengths it sharpens to. It auto stops when the point is correctly sharpened. Worth the money." Read more
"...Works perfectly. Battery lasts forever. Sharpening motor doesn’t sound like a car with no muffler...." Read more
Customers appreciate the pencil sharpener's ability to create a long point suitable for shading and drawing. They find it works neatly and quickly, producing both long and short points with plenty of lead showing.
"I like the 2 lengths that the sharpener produces...." Read more
"I love how well this works. It has 2 different shapes/lengths it sharpens to. It auto stops when the point is correctly sharpened. Worth the money." Read more
"...Hundreds of pencils sharpened and still going strong. Perfect point on each pencil. Worth the money. Nothing negative to say!" Read more
"...Very long point and wood shave...." Read more
Customers like the pencil sharpener's value for money. They say it's worth the money and the best one on the market for quality sharpening.
"...It auto stops when the point is correctly sharpened. Worth the money." Read more
"...Perfect point on each pencil. Worth the money. Nothing negative to say!" Read more
"...Why did I get third? Is the best one in the market for my quality sharpen in my opinion and my standers. Very long point and wood shave...." Read more
"...Yeah this is kinda pricey but so worth the money. No more sharpening with razor blades." Read more
Customers like the pencil sharpener's design. They say it produces slim, beautiful points without mess. The uncluttered and attractive design is appreciated.
"...For finer detail you can get a very sharp point and for shading you can get a very long (about 1/2" long) point for doing very light, brushlike..." Read more
"...Graphite or Charcoal pencils will look amazing after sharpening." Read more
"...the pressure it takes to trigger the sharpening mechanism is a serious design flaw, contributing to the pressure the pencil is being forced against..." Read more
"...This sharpener does it!! No more struggling. Work on the art work, not on sharpening the pencils." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pencil sharpener's durability. Some find it reliable and convenient, saying it's well-made and seldom breaks off lead, even on soft pencils like 6B. Others mention it breaks easily, especially if needed for long points.
"...It chewed up my charcoal pencils (which ain't cheap!), broke the points, it was a NIGHTMARE!..." Read more
"...Hundreds of pencils sharpened and still going strong. Perfect point on each pencil. Worth the money. Nothing negative to say!" Read more
"...The pencils broke because I tried to pull them out of the sharpener before they were full sharp...." Read more
"...It sharpens my charcoal pencils to a very fine point without breakage...." Read more
Customers have differing opinions about the pencil sharpener's ease of use. Some find it simple to plug in and use, making their process easier. Others mention that it is a bit fussy to work with, the instructions are useless, and the execution leaves a lot to be desired. There is a learning curve to adjust to, but once you play around with it for a while, it becomes easier.
"...manual sharpener and was absolutely blown away with how easy it was to get a great point...." Read more
"...Once you get the feel of it. It is very easy to use. I found it best to stop feeding the pencil in after a brief time...." Read more
"...I think I only broke 2 pencils, which is nothing. It is a little fussy to work with, but if you play around with it for a while, one will figure it..." Read more
"...I also love that it is chordless. Very convenient. Overall, a very good buy." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the pencil sharpener. They say it chews through pencils before sharpening them. The gear slips while using it, causing the top to keep spinning, which ends up chewing the pencil. It causes the pencil to get stuck in the sharpener and keeps breaking the lead. The sharpening mechanism has dangerous slippage and doesn't stay set at long point.
"...When I tried using it -- DISASTER! It chewed up my charcoal pencils (which ain't cheap!), broke the points, it was a NIGHTMARE!..." Read more
"...This sharpener doesn't sharpen pencils - it chews through them...." Read more
"...This causes the pencil to get stuck in the sharpener and keeps breaking the lead, making it very frustrating to use...." Read more
"...It also chewed up a lot of the pencil in the process. Other than those two things it does its job." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseI'm revising my review.
First off, let me say this review is about Gazelltek and how they stand behind their products.
If you read my prior review (and I hope you didn't), I left a scathing review of the "electric" pencil sharpener.
Here's the deal...
I bought one of these for my sketching and it worked great.
Then I started an art course that used charcoal pencils. I bought another one when I was visiting the grandkids in Charlotte. When I tried using it -- DISASTER! It chewed up my charcoal pencils (which ain't cheap!), broke the points, it was a NIGHTMARE! So I wrote a scathing review ... and ... bought a sharpener from Staples. (It wasn't the best but was recommended by the art course and, at least, didn't destroy my pencils.
A week or so after I wrote the review, Gazelltek emailed me and offered to refund the money I paid for the sharpener or send me a new one. I told them ... "Forget it." Not that I'm rich but I didn't need their refund and I wanted to remember NEVER to use their sharpener with my charcoal pencils.
But ... they persisted. They offered to send me both a new electric ... and ... a manual sharpener. So I relented and they arrived today.
When I opened the manual sharpener I though, "Holy crap ... it's plastic." I didn't even want to fool with it. I was reach to reseal the package and have UPS pick it up.
Then, my wife tried the manual sharpener and said, "This is fantastic!" When she showed me the pencil point I was amazed. So I said, "Well, the test is the charcoal pencil."
So I went out into my studio and grabbed one of them. I put it through the manual sharpener and was absolutely blown away with how easy it was to get a great point.
I was still afraid to use the electric sharpener based on my prior experience.
So ... I figured I needed to try it. To Gazell's point, they said the sharpener could have been defective. (When I put the pencil into the sharpener, the selector switch at the top spun around.
When I sharpened the pencil it came out perfect (the image with the electric sharpener in the background).
So...I have to retract my original 1 star review and replace it with this one.
Not only does Gazelltek make great sharpeners, they stand behind their products 100%.
Gazelltek has redefined pencil sharpeners -- kudos to them!
Thank you for being patient with me. (I bought two more manual sharpeners and will pay for the manual they sent me.)
If you need a pencil sharpener - especially for your artwork - these are the ones to buy - period ... end of story!
I'm revising my review.
First off, let me say this review is about Gazelltek and how they stand behind their products.
If you read my prior review (and I hope you didn't), I left a scathing review of the "electric" pencil sharpener.
Here's the deal...
I bought one of these for my sketching and it worked great.
Then I started an art course that used charcoal pencils. I bought another one when I was visiting the grandkids in Charlotte. When I tried using it -- DISASTER! It chewed up my charcoal pencils (which ain't cheap!), broke the points, it was a NIGHTMARE! So I wrote a scathing review ... and ... bought a sharpener from Staples. (It wasn't the best but was recommended by the art course and, at least, didn't destroy my pencils.
A week or so after I wrote the review, Gazelltek emailed me and offered to refund the money I paid for the sharpener or send me a new one. I told them ... "Forget it." Not that I'm rich but I didn't need their refund and I wanted to remember NEVER to use their sharpener with my charcoal pencils.
But ... they persisted. They offered to send me both a new electric ... and ... a manual sharpener. So I relented and they arrived today.
When I opened the manual sharpener I though, "Holy crap ... it's plastic." I didn't even want to fool with it. I was reach to reseal the package and have UPS pick it up.
Then, my wife tried the manual sharpener and said, "This is fantastic!" When she showed me the pencil point I was amazed. So I said, "Well, the test is the charcoal pencil."
So I went out into my studio and grabbed one of them. I put it through the manual sharpener and was absolutely blown away with how easy it was to get a great point.
I was still afraid to use the electric sharpener based on my prior experience.
So ... I figured I needed to try it. To Gazell's point, they said the sharpener could have been defective. (When I put the pencil into the sharpener, the selector switch at the top spun around.
When I sharpened the pencil it came out perfect (the image with the electric sharpener in the background).
So...I have to retract my original 1 star review and replace it with this one.
Not only does Gazelltek make great sharpeners, they stand behind their products 100%.
Gazelltek has redefined pencil sharpeners -- kudos to them!
Thank you for being patient with me. (I bought two more manual sharpeners and will pay for the manual they sent me.)
If you need a pencil sharpener - especially for your artwork - these are the ones to buy - period ... end of story!
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseI find this to be the best sharper ever for both graphite and colored pencils. Once you get the feel of it. It is very easy to use. I found it best to stop feeding the pencil in after a brief time. Then resetting the adjustment to its original setting to release the pencil. This setting may start to change when you stop sharpening. If you desire a little more point do it again. It is easy to get use to. This sharpener works so well for me that I ordered a second one for backup. I have used other Afmat sharpeners as well as many other brands. This review does not apply to the other models. This depends of course on how you want your pencil sharpened. This varies with different individuals. I have not tried it with charcoal pencils. The instructions state that it can be used with an 8B or harder pencils. Instructions also say not to sharpen caulk. It is suppose to be self clearing if a lead breaks. I have never broke a lead with this model. I have been using it for about 4 months so I do not know yet how durable it is. It runs on battery and is automatically recharged when it is plugged in. The battery appears to be easily replaceable. I have never had a reason to open it up. The manual that came with it states that a full charge is good for about 160 sharpenings.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseThis review is for pastel artists: I researched every imaginable kind of electric pencil sharpener and decided on this one. Partly because other artists had reviewed it and said it worked for colored pencils. So I decided to gave it a try for pastel pencils. I use Stabilo CarbOthello pencils for my work and I need a long point. I also travel and need a rechargeable battery set up that works for recharging on 220 volts (used in Europe and Asia). This product has it all. So I sharpened all my pencils (over 80) when I first got it and after I had fully charged the battery. I think I only broke 2 pencils, which is nothing. It is a little fussy to work with, but if you play around with it for a while, one will figure it out. The pencils broke because I tried to pull them out of the sharpener before they were full sharp. Then they got stuck in the machine and I broke them trying to get them out. I don't like a super sharp point, so I need to stop the process before the machine automatically stops itself . So what I discovered is that is I release my grip on the pencil before it is completely sharp, and let the pencil spin in the sharpener before it shuts off, then I am able to pull it out without breaking it. I brought the sharpener to my pastel class and let others sharpen their pencils. Everyone loved it and several people will be ordering it for their studios. Please note: it did not work for pencils that are larger in diameter than a regular sized pencil, which some brands are). After all that sharpening, the battery was still more than half full. So it will take a long time before I need to actually recharge it. This is great for studio, traveling and classroom uses. So far, I am thrilled.
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- EvaReviewed in Canada on October 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the expense
Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseI have just tested this sharpener upon receiving, and I am thoroughly impressed. I used the cheapest pencils I have which I gave up on, due to them constantly breaking no matter what sharpener I tried using. I also added a Derwent pastel pencil, because it had the same issue. I never expected the sharpener to work on soft charcoal and pastel, but it absolutely did! I should say that in the past I was very impressed with a Derwent mechanical sharpener that also provides a very long tip to a pencil. I only started looking for a new one because my faithful Derwent started showing signs of "getting old" and not bringing good results anymore. I know I can use graphite to re-sharpen the blades of it, but it was an excuse to check what's out there, which is how I stumbled on this electric sharpener. And wow. Even my Derwent could not handle the very soft pencils, I would end up using a manual pastel sharpener and even that barely worked. I've never seen such a long tip even as an option for charcoal and pastel! I'm now looking forward to trying it out on my Prismacolors, which, as all of us pencil nerds know, has an ongoing issue of continuous breakage.
Notes about the usage itself: it is very simple and convenient. The two types of tip modes and the way you combine them allow for some versatility in the style of the tip. The basic instructions are as the manual says: sharpen twice using both modes to get a long as well as sharp tip, or just one of the modes as suits you. It's super easy. The automatic stop does work. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that when you rotate the top, sometimes it feels like it can't move anymore but actually it can. So if for some reason you push the pencil and it doesn't start sharpening, it means you need to adjust the mode just slightly more until you're in the correct spot, and then you're good to go.
Overall, despite the cost it is a well worth investment, considering how much additional usage I can get from my pencils. I'm sorry now that I didn't get this sharpener sooner, because so many of my pencils have been wasted on failing attempts to sharpen them....the money I could've saved on buying new ones would've well justify the price of this fancy sharpener.
Eva
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2023
Notes about the usage itself: it is very simple and convenient. The two types of tip modes and the way you combine them allow for some versatility in the style of the tip. The basic instructions are as the manual says: sharpen twice using both modes to get a long as well as sharp tip, or just one of the modes as suits you. It's super easy. The automatic stop does work. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that when you rotate the top, sometimes it feels like it can't move anymore but actually it can. So if for some reason you push the pencil and it doesn't start sharpening, it means you need to adjust the mode just slightly more until you're in the correct spot, and then you're good to go.
Overall, despite the cost it is a well worth investment, considering how much additional usage I can get from my pencils. I'm sorry now that I didn't get this sharpener sooner, because so many of my pencils have been wasted on failing attempts to sharpen them....the money I could've saved on buying new ones would've well justify the price of this fancy sharpener.
Images in this review - shirley annReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Best sharpener
Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseIt's great .expensive but worth it solong as it keeps working .very pleased with point great for detail.with pastel pencils.
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KenReviewed in Germany on June 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wirklich Guter Spitzer
Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseSpitzt wirklich wie auf den Bildern.
- MariaReviewed in Australia on July 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great even with soft pastel pencils
Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseDelivered quickly. Is very powerful and creates a beautiful point. It says it does hard pastal pencils but it even sharpened my soft pastal ones. Very pleased.
- Miss Sl GambleReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Style: Without Pencil GrinderVerified PurchaseEasy to use, long lasting charge. Good quality