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
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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
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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
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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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Sonic Ratchetta Pencil Sharpener with Notification - Orange
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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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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
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
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