Pencil Sharpeners
A pencil sharpener is a small metal gadget that enables wooden pencils and coloured pencils to stay sharp. Along with erasers, they are a ubiquitous part of any pencil case. Your sharpener determines how well your pencil will write.
How does a pencil sharpener work?
Shaving off wood around the pencil tip, a sharpener keeps the pencil tip sharp and pointed. Broadly speaking, sharpeners are available in two types:
- Electric – These have an interior motor which makes the razor rotate and sharpen the pencil quickly.
- Hand-operated – When you turn the pencil manually, the razor shaves the wood and graphite from the sides of your pencil.
Choosing the right sharpener
There are many factors to consider when choosing a pencil sharpener. Some include: whether you have wooden pencils or coloured pencils, the type and quality of the pencil, what it is used for and more.
Here are some things to keep in mind when purchasing a sharpener.
- Shape – Wooden pencils and colour pencils come in circular, triangular and hexagonal shapes. Generally, all pencil sharpeners can accommodate these shapes. However, some sharpeners are made for specific shapes.
- Size – The standard size accommodates a pencil with a diameter of 8mm. However, there are larger sharpeners, designed for pencils up to 10.5mm wide.
- Lead point – Also consider how pointed you prefer your lead. Some sharpeners produce sharp, pointed tips. And others produce a blunt, rounded tip.
- Sharpening angle – Different sharpeners sharpen lead at different angles. For example, a 79-degree angle shows more lead, while a 74-degree angle shows less.
At Bunbougu, you’ll find the best pencil sharpeners to keep your wooden, colour or Japanese pencils sharp.
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Plus Racing Car Pencil Sharpener - Yellow
The Plus Racing Car pencil sharpener is an innovative pencil sharpener that adds a lot of fun to sharpening a pencil. Simply press and put the car and your pencil will be sharpened automatically. Equipped with a 1-way gear, it allows you...
$75.00
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Plus Racing Car Pencil Sharpener - Blue
The Plus Racing Car pencil sharpener is an innovative pencil sharpener that adds a lot of fun to sharpening a pencil. Simply press and put the car and your pencil will be sharpened automatically. Equipped with a 1-way gear, it allows you...
$75.00
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Plus Racing Car Pencil Sharpener - Red
The Plus Racing Car pencil sharpener is an innovative pencil sharpener that adds a lot of fun to sharpening a pencil. Simply press and put the car and your pencil will be sharpened automatically. Equipped with a 1-way gear, it allows you...
$75.00
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Sonic Ratchetta Pencil Sharpener with Notification - Blue
Sonic Ratchetta pencil sharpener applies the advanced ratchet mechanism that allows you to hand-sharp your pencils effortless. 2 sharpness settings can be switched by adjusting the dial button. You can choose from fine point and broad point. It also features a...
$6.50
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Sonic Ratchetta Pencil Sharpener with Notification - Orange
Sonic Ratchetta pencil sharpener applies the advanced ratchet mechanism that allows you to hand-sharp your pencils effortless. 2 sharpness settings can be switched by adjusting the dial button. You can choose from fine point and broad point. It also features a...
$6.50
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Sonic Ratchetta Pencil Sharpener with Notification - Black
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Sonic Ratchetta pencil sharpener applies the advanced ratchet mechanism that allows you to hand-sharp your pencils effortless. 2 sharpness settings can be switched by adjusting the dial button. You can choose from fine point and broad point. It also features a...
$6.50
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Kutsuwa Stad Tagalo Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Fluorescent Yellow
The Kutsuwa Stad Tagalo Hand Crank pencil sharpener features a "robot" face that can switch models for different hardness of pencils. It can sharpen HB, 2B, and coloured pencils to their best sizes (The tip of HB pencil is usually...
$45.00
$22.50
Mobius + Ruppert (M+R) Brass Pencil Sharpener - Single Hole
The M+R brass wedge-shaped lead holder sharpener is designed in a solid industrial style. The knurled bands around the sharpener provide good control when twisting. It is suitable for pencils which have a 8.2 mm in diameter. The blade also features anti-corrosion protection...
$19.50
Mobius + Ruppert (M+R) Castor Pencil Brass Sharpener for Extra Long Tip - Single Hole
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The M+R Caster brass pencil sharpener features a solid cylinder design. The knurled bands around the sharpener provide good control when twisting. It is specially designed for getting an extra long tip of pencils after sharpening. The blade also features anti-corrosion protection to...
$35.00
Mobius + Ruppert (M+R) Pencil Sharpener for 2 mm Pencil Lead
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M+R Sharpener for Mechanical Pencils sharpens and shapes the tip of 2 mm pencil leads. The body is made of high impact polystyrene and includes a waste catcher.
The blade also features anti-corrosion protection to ensure a long life expectancy.
$27.50
Sonic Toga Return Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Violet
This award-winning sharpener does exactly what it says on the box. It sharpens (Japanese: Toga, it means sharp in English), then gives (English: Return) the pencil back to you. It’s all automatic. There is no over-sharpening and then no wasted lead. Pencils...
$45.00
Sonic Toga Return Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Light Blue
This award-winning sharpener does exactly what it says on the box. It sharpens (Japanese: Toga, it means sharp in English), then gives (English: Return) the pencil back to you. It’s all automatic. There is no over-sharpening and then no wasted lead. Pencils...
$37.50
Uni 2 mm Pencil Lead Sharpener
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This clever pencil lead sharpener from Uni will sharpen any 2mm lead holder lead. Just insert the lead into the 2.0 hole and rotate the sharpener around the axis of the lead. Dispose of the lead shavings by opening the...
$12.50
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Tombow Ippo Pinch-Point Pencil Sharpener - Blue
The Tombow Ippo Pinch-Point pencil sharpener is designed to keep pencil shavings from making a mess. The shavings stay inside their compartment until you pinch the sharpener open to release them. The Pinch Point locks to prevents it from opening...
$9.80
Tombow Ippo Pinch-Point Pencil Sharpener - Pink
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The Tombow Ippo Pinch-Point pencil sharpener is designed to keep pencil shavings from making a mess. The shavings stay inside their compartment until you pinch the sharpener open to release them. The Pinch Point locks to prevents it from opening...
$9.80
Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Red
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The Uni KH-20 hand crank pencil sharpener is a very popular product in Japan. It has a classic look with 3 color choice, black, red, and blue. It is very quiet when sharpening. It has 2 settings, one for the longer,...
$45.00
Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Blue
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The Uni KH-20 hand crank pencil sharpener is a very popular product in Japan. It has a classic look with 3 color choice, black, red, and blue. It is very quiet when sharpening. It has 2 settings, one for the longer,...
$45.00
Uni KH-20 Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener - Black
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The Uni KH-20 hand crank pencil sharpener is a very popular product in Japan. It has a classic look with 3 color choice, black, red, and blue. It is very quiet when sharpening. It has 2 settings, one for the longer,...
$45.00