I love this sharpener! I purchased two of these to go with coloring gifts that I gave to my sisters. Personally, I had been using an eyebrow pencil sharpener for my own Prismacolor pencils, which worked OK, but left a big mess, and didn't get really good points on the pencils. Then I found a sharpener that had been included in an old Prang art set. It was metal, and I'm sure it was designed for all of the pencils in the art set, colored as well as graphite drawing pencils. It worked OK too, but nothing special. Also, I had the same leftover pencil shavings that the eyebrow pencil sharpener left. I decided to buy this Prismacolor Scholar sharpener for two reasons: 1) It catches the shavings in a handy, mess free attached container, and 2: It is designed specifically for Prismacolor pencils.
Well, the difference was night and day! I'm so glad I bought it. It sharpens the pencil really sharp without grinding too much color away. It leaves the tips much sharper than either of the other two sharpeners I had. And the mess is fully contained in the base. The container is easy to use and dump, and snaps right back on. The whole thing is very ergonomic, and feels good in your hand. I have read that you are supposed to hold the pencil still, and turn the sharpener around the pencil for best results, but I have also simply turned the pencil, and it worked equally as well. If you have sprung the cash for nice pencils, I highly recommend buying the sharpener that works the best. It's really inexpensive, and does a wonderful job!
| Manufacturer | Newell Rubbermaid Office |
|---|---|
| Brand | Prismacolor |
| Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 2 x 0.1 inches |
| Item model number | 1774266 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Sharpener |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | Sharpener |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1774266 |
