Anyone who has ever used a pencil knows that the duller the tip, the muddier the outcome. No one wants that, especially if you’re writing or drawing for school, work, or projects at home. Some people actually enjoy sharpening their pencils. Watching the shavings curl away, achieving that perfectly sculpted tip, can be very satisfying. All the joy, though, disappears if the wood chips and the lead breaks, which can happen when you use a sub-par pencil sharpener.
Bright colors
This 4-piece set of manual pencil sharpeners tucks neatly away and works well. Don’t be fooled by these little lightweight sharpeners. They sharpen both standard and large pencils perfectly. They also have a receptacle to contain the shavings, with an easy-to-clean tray. And they’re made from durable plastic, so they’ll last a long time. You’re not going to need to buy a new pencil sharpener for school every year with this set. Give one to each of your kids to put in their pencil bags. Keep one in your home office.
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Steel blades
Get perfect tips with this premium pencil sharpener. Staedtler’s pencil sharpener has a professional quality that can’t be denied. Whether at school, home, or work, you can count on it getting right to the point. No dull moments, as the blades are made from high-quality steel. And you don’t have to worry about making a mess. This sharpener has a screw-on lid that prevents it from accidentally opening and scattering pencil shavings everywhere.
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No more over-sharpening
This manual pencil sharpener gives you both sharp and blunt options and is easy to use. No one likes a broken pencil tip. Thankfully the Bostitch Office Twist-N-Sharp is designed to avoid that. It has “tip saver technology” that prevents over-sharpening and makes your pencils last longer. Avoid that annoying feeling of over-sharpening your pencil and having to start over. Best of all, it has a dial that allows you to customize your result. Turn it one way and get a blunt tip. Turn it the other and get a sharp one.
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Mary O’Connell is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Mary loves the beach and mountains, and all the accoutrements that come with them.
