Manufacturer | Sanford |
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Brand | Prismacolor |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 2 x 0.1 inches |
Item model number | VE99016 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Black |
Material Type | Plastic |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1-Count |
Point Type | Fine |
Manufacturer Part Number | 1786520 |
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Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener
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Brand | Prismacolor |
Color | Black |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Material | Plastic |
Target Audience | Artist, Student |
About this item
- Sharpens your Prismacolor colored pencils to a perfect point
- Two different blades, both made from high quality sharpened steel
- Select a wide point for coverage or a fine point for sharp details
- Translucent black body allows you to see exactly when the sharpener is full
- Specifically designed for Prismacolor Premier pencils
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Easy to use | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.3 |
Easy to remove | 3.9 | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 |
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power source | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Manual | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Hand Powered |
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From the manufacturer
At a Glance:
- Pencil sharpener for Premier Colored Pencils
- Separate blades for fine and medium points
- Ideal for adult coloring projects
- Translucent body to see when full
- Removable lid for easy cleaning
Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener
Keep your Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils sharp and ready for sketching with the Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener. This colored pencil sharpener features two different steel blades--one for a fine point, the other for a medium point. Its translucent body lets you see when it's full of shavings. This sharpener is specifically designed to sharpen all Prismacolor Premier colored pencils and measures 3 inches high.
What's in the Box:
- Premier Pencil Sharpener
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Two Separate Blades for Sharpening PencilsThis manual pencil sharpener makes it easy to keep your Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils sharp and ready to use. The sharpener is fitted with two separate steel blades, each with its own port--one that sharpens to a fine point for detailed artwork, the other to a medium point for coverage. As a result, you can easily sharpen pencils to just the right point for your art project. |
Translucent Body to See When It's FullThanks to the pencil sharpener's translucent black body, it's easy to see when the sharpener is full and needs to be emptied. |
For Beginning and Experienced Artists AlikePrismacolor art markers, colored pencils, art pencil sharpeners, and other professional-quality art and drawing supplies can help you fill in every detail with just the right color, whether you're an art student, a hobbyist, or an experienced designer. |
About Prismacolor
For over 75 years, Prismacolor has set the standard for art products of unrivaled quality. Using only the finest materials, and collaborating directly with artists to anticipate evolving needs, the Prismacolor portfolio has the tools artists need to flawlessly complete every project. From colored pencils to art markers and pastels, Prismacolor helps artists express their limitless imaginations.
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ASIN | B004ZDL0K2 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #490 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #6 in Pencil Sharpeners |
Date First Available | May 1, 2011 |
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Ensure your Prismacolor pencils are always sharp and ready to draw with the Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener. Featuring two different blades, one for a fine point, the other for a wide point, you’ll always have the right level of sharpness for your art projects. The blades of your Prismacolor pencil sharpener are made of premium steel while the black body is translucent, making it easy to see when it’s time to empty it.
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Customers like the quality, appearance and color of the pencil sharpener. For example, they say it works great for colored pencils, it's easy to use and creates a nice point. That said, some complain about the lid breaking easily. Opinions are mixed on durability and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpening of the pencil. They mention that it produces a perfect sharp point and is excellent for colored pencils. They also appreciate the two options for sharpeneing that the product offers. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...100 percent would buy one for myself as I like the dual sharpness feature. Build quality is fair. The design is amazing. I have no complaints at all." Read more
"...The two sizes work very well, and serve to sharpen the same size pencil differently—one will make the point even sharper, good for detail work, one..." Read more
"...The watercolor pencils sharpen without any waste of pigment or janky shards. I'm quite happy with this sharpener for that reason...." Read more
"This is a great art pencil sharpener. I buy one with every set I purchase as gifts for the grandkids. It performs perfectly and lasts for years." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pencil sharpener. They say it performs perfectly, is very effective, and holds together well. Some mention that it works well on soft pencils and prismacolor pencils.
"...Very effective and good for the price also works well with prisma color" Read more
"...Build quality is fair. The design is amazing. I have no complaints at all." Read more
"...It performs perfectly and lasts for years." Read more
"...once a pencil has been dropped onto a hard surface, or bent, its core is shattered and no sharpener can prevent it from breaking...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sharpener. For example, they say it has a nice design concept, a stylized sharpening mechanism, and a cool shape. Some say that it's good for detail work and that the point is nice.
"...pencil sharpeners and this one takes one maybe two turns and it’s got a good point...." Read more
"...Build quality is fair. The design is amazing. I have no complaints at all." Read more
"...size pencil differently—one will make the point even sharper, good for detail work, one just a hair more blunt, good for big patches...." Read more
"...the sharpener is not overly complicated and always creates a very nice point no matter which of the two slots you use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pencil sharpener. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say it may seem overpriced. Some say it'll eat cheaper pencils fairly quickly and break the lead.
"...Very effective and good for the price also works well with prisma color" Read more
"Best manual sharpener I've ever owned. And the price is on point 😂..." Read more
"...It could be user error but it is expensive for a plastic sharpener and I would hope it would be a bit more durable...." Read more
"...Highly recommend. And you can't beat the price." Read more
Customers like the color of the sharpener. Some say that it works great for colored pencils, especially Prismacolor pencils. They say it's made specifically for color pencils and works great with other pencils as well. Some customers also say that the sharpened pencils have a nice, sharp point without breaking the tip. Overall, most are satisfied with the color and functionality of the product.
"...Very effective and good for the price also works well with prisma color" Read more
"...The two sizes work very well, and serve to sharpen the same size pencil differently—one will make the point even sharper, good for detail work, one..." Read more
"...Still work with regular pencils, sometimes it takes a couple tries to get it sharpened." Read more
"...But non the less no more non stop broken tips and more peaceful coloring time." Read more
Customers find the writing instruments easy to use. They say the sharpener is not overly complicated, and it creates a nice point. Some customers also mention that it's simple and doesn't break the leads of their colored pencils.
"...the sharpener is not overly complicated and always creates a very nice point no matter which of the two slots you use." Read more
"Perfect for my kids, easy to use and sharpens very well." Read more
"...There are no included instructions, and though at first glance it looks self-explanatory, I broke mine in an effort to open it...." Read more
"...has a decent size tank for shavings, and also is super sharp and easy to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the pencil sharpener. Some mention that they experienced almost no breakage during the sharpening process, the leads don't break off easily, and the blades are sharp enough to prevent lead breakage. However, others say that they broke a few of the tips and the crayon.
"...pressure while sharpening a colored pencil and the sharpener came unattached from the top...." Read more
"...No damage to the sharpener container itself and now the top comes off much easier...." Read more
"...I also had this problem for the first 2 days and broke a few of the tips )..." Read more
"...It eats them up and frequently breaks the crayon. One short twist with this sharpener and your pencil is perfect." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lid of the writing instrument. They mention that it breaks easily, the hinge has partially broken off, and the lid becomes loose from being removed. Some say that the entire dark plastic section comes off.
"...tried to force it open for me and broke it… smh….the piece will break easily on the lid. I’ll just glue it down/in place. Still able to use it!..." Read more
"...I would have given it 5 stars except the lid eventually tears off after so many times emptying the shavings...." Read more
"...As you turn the pencil, the neck holds the pencil steady and doesn't allow it to tilt in relation to the sharpener...." Read more
"...The lid will break soon and haven't had long." Read more
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This sharpener meets all the above requirements. Let me describe why I like it:
• It is large enough to fit in the hand so that you can hold it steady. A precise angle must be maintained, so a sharpener that is steady in the hand is half-way there before you even put the pencil in.
• It has a ⅜ inch neck that grips pencils with close tolerance. This is the other half of getting that precise angle and maintaining it. As you turn the pencil, the neck holds the pencil steady and doesn't allow it to tilt in relation to the sharpener. I just checked a half-dozen pencil sharpeners whose necks were from 1/16 inch to ⅛ inch. They do not hold the pencil straight.
• This sharpener produces two points; wide and narrow. If you are a pencil artist, you know when each type is more favorable. Most sharpeners do one or the other. usually it's the fat slope, whose point wears quickly, but otherwise lasts a long time. The fine point will do detail work for a little longer between sharpenings. I'm very glad to have both kinds.
• It collects wood and core shavings. They stay inside. If you turn it over, you don't get colored grit on your hands, which then gets on your drawings. The lid keeps everything in, yet flips up instantly when needed.
• Empties easily once you figure out how. How to remove the cap: the top ⅜" (or just under a half-inch with the cap snapped down) is the part that comes off. It looks like part of the body, but it is tapered so that you can push up on it with your thumbs, and it will come straight out. Do not twist! Do not pull on the cap. The cap will last a long time if you don't pull or twist it. So, just get your thumbs under that last half-inch (avoid the decorative "wrap" part) and push straight up.
• Large enough to hold a lot of shavings, yet small enough to fit in most bags without having to reorganize.
• Will not dump shavings in your drawing bag/satchel/pack/case/drawer.
• Pencil shavings are not pretty to look at. The smoked color of the Prismacolor sharpener means you don't have to.
• Stands easily on its circular base.
• While it is round (cylindrical), it is weighted so as to resist rolling. On a flat-rubber surface, I had to tilt it beyond 8 degrees to cause it to roll (empty). That's a greater incline than any railroad grade, and more than all but the steepest of automobile grades. It'll give you a fighting chance to catch it before it rolls down the hill you're sitting on while drawing Mount Rushmore.
About broken pencil leads in Prismacolors:
A dull pencil sharpener, and/or one that does not hold the pencil at the same exact angle against the blade, can indeed break the lead before you've finished sharpening, but that is not the major cause of broken leads. Prismacolors are very soft. Drop a pencil, and even though the wood appears unbroken, the soft core "crayon" inside will shatter in as many as a dozen places. Trying to sharpen one of these is an exercise in futility, and you often have to wait until you get to the end of one before it stops breaking off inside the sharpener. This is not the fault of the sharpener, though as stated above, dull cutters and loose necks can cause most sharpeners to twist off a shattered core before THIS sharpener would do so. Generally, as long as these cutters are kept sharp, this sharpener will resist breaking the core of the pencil. It must be understood, however, that once a pencil has been dropped onto a hard surface, or bent, its core is shattered and no sharpener can prevent it from breaking. You can only hope to find a piece that's long enough to hold until sharpened, then strong enough to hold while you draw.
To sum up: the broken cores inside a pencil get twisted out by a dull sharpener or one that cannot maintain a proper angle. While no sharpener can prevent your pencil cores from being broken internally, this one at least does its best not to exacerbate the problem. In short, don't blame the sharpener... up to a point.
Ok, so it's a long review for one of the simplest and ordinary tools in our box. But the thing is, there are differences between pencil sharpeners. I have them all. I love some of my tiny, handy sharpeners that can go in a pocket, a pencil case, an Altoids box (along with several erasers and other tools), but they are all guilty of being messy and not holding a perfect angle. This Prismacolor sharpener may be a bit more bulky, but it is probably the best sharpener I've used on Prismacolor Pencils, for the reasons stated above. If it wears out quickly, then I'll take back my 5-star rating, but so far it deserves what I gave it.
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BUT DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS TO EMPTY THE SHAVINGS BEFORE YOU WATCH A TUTORIAL!!
There are no included instructions, and though at first glance it looks self-explanatory, I broke mine in an effort to open it. Even though I literally snapped off what was needed to open it, thankfully I can still finagle it open, but I thought for a while I would have to just throw it out because there was no way to repair it. It’s a lot more of a pain to empty now, hence the lower rating. If it weren’t for that, I would have given it 5 stars.
There are literally videos on YouTube dedicated to showing how to empty this. Considering the fact that the minute long one I watched had 40k views when I last checked, with comments such as “this is the most important YouTube video ever”, you are in good company. Watch the video, get this sharpener, and all will be right in your world.
But in my elder years, I've found new interests/hobbies, and do use fine art supplies (drawing pencils, prismacolor color pencils, etc). Puts the perfect point on the art supplies for my sketches.
Sure, it's basic, but regular sharpeners don't work well for me with artist supplies, hence why I stick with this prismacolor sharpener
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prisma color. Tiene sacapuntas para dos tipos de punta. No se acaba los lápices, dejando puntas útiles que no se rompen. El tamaño es
Muy practico y tiene un dispositivo para las rodajas de madera muy fácil de quitar y poner. Buena compra!