Derwent Super Point Manual Helical Pencil Sharpener (2302001)

Well, Derwent delivers once again. I love it when an item arrives and is better than what you expected. Now, I'm new to the art industry and am trying to learn as much as I can about getting the most bang for your buck. I mean, we are starving artists, aren't we? I honestly never knew that there were so many caviats to artist supplies. Why is it that you need a specialized sharpener for your colored pencils versus your charcoal pencils or you just plain every day #2 pencil? Well, it makes a BIG difference and don't even get me started on pastel pencils! I have found my niche in charcoal and pastels...I think. I'm pretty sure at least and after two serious breakages, I knew I had some research to do and I turned to my trusty ol' Derwent to point me in the right direction. I think I spent 9 hours watching video reviews and reading all I could about the best sharpener. I used electric prior to dipping my toe in the artist pond and now of course, I know that's a no-no in the industry. KUM has excellent hand helds which suffice for colored pencils and trusty 2s. But I need a sharp long tip for my charcoal and I don't want to drag out my exacto and buy a pencil stand. Not happening folks! After all was said and done, there were two pretty solid choices but knowing Derwent as I do, I opted to remain brand loyal...and I'm glad I did. This thing is solid. It's metal and not plastic The gripper holds the pencil so tightly that I can actually sharpen with just ONE HAND. And yes, that means that the table mount comes with the unit (Mitsubishi's does not) and is very tight and very solidly mounted. But the best thing is the point. It's beautiful and I love just staring at them. Now, for you colored pencil folks, this will still work great, you just don't sharpen as long, but in my new love for my graphites and charcoals, well, I am in heaven with the wonderfully long points. I've said up until now, my Derwent bag is my best buy in all of my art supplies; but this is a solid contender for that position. I just need more time to evaluate this baby, but after sharpening more than 50 pencils today, I am in puppy love with this wonderful sharpener!

Excellent, EXCELLENT sharpener. I had a Derwent mini sharpener that I bought way back in 2019. It bit the dust just the other day and I can’t say anything about that. It did me well for THAT many years. I replaced it with this full sized sharpener, and so far, I believe I like it even better. It’s built a lot more study than I was expecting and I like that the shavings drawer doesn’t readily fall out when tipped. With the mini, I made a mess with my shavings more than once. 😬 I see many reviews talking about the table mount. I don’t use the table mount anyway, so it’s of no consequence to me. Derwent makes an excellent sharpener that gets colored pencils razor sharp. I’ve been a customer, like I said, since 2019, and have put my last sharpener through the wringer, lol. For that pencil sharpener to do a good job for going on seven years being regularly used, thats quality.

I got the Derwent after a friend, who is as hooked on colouring books as I am, said she thought that the Derwent sharpener used up less pencil in coming to a sharp point than her manual sharpener did. Like any good lemming, I had to try it. And wowsa! The first time I used it, I fell totally in love with the very long, sharp point it put on my pencil. I have a couple manual sharpeners that are designed to put on a long and sharp point but, at least in my hands, the Derwent puts on a better point. The shavings compartment holds plenty of shavings and is easy to remove for emptying. I don't have room on my desk to permanently clamp the sharpener down but no problem--it doesn't need to be clamped down. There is a face plate that is pulled forward and clamps down on the pencil to automatically feed it into the sharpener, so I can use one hand to turn the crank and the other to steady the sharpener. There is a bit of a learning curve to it--I think it took me 3 or 4 pencils to figure out how it felt when it had fully sharpened the pencil. The handle skips a bit when the pencil is fully sharpened and then start to turn with traction as it does in the beginning. Not a big deal and I didn't waste much pencil figuring it out. My impression is that I am using up less pencil in getting a better point but I haven't actually done any testing by measuring pencils, etc. They do mention that some types of colouring pencils might clog up the helical cutters and that the cure is to sharpen a graphite pencil but I haven't had any problems with clogging yet. I use Faber-Castell Polychromos, which are oil based, so that may be why I haven't had any clogging; the Polychromos are harder than wax based pencils.

The first one I received was damaged and I had to return it. I was disappointed because I heard a lot of reviews for it from some of my favorite you-tube artists. Now that my replacement has arrived, quickly I might add, it works like a DREAM!!!!! I've never seen a pencil tip get so sharp. Even on my kid's cheap school pencils that usually break anytime they need to be sharpened, these, too, were sharpened like nothing I've ever seen before. I tried them on my expensive Faber-Castell and PrismaColors and worked like a dream. I'm glad I didn't give up after the first one. EDITED- unfortunately, after only a couple uses the entire mechanism that holds the sharpener in place on your desk no longer works. Making this more difficult to use when you have to use both hands. This is my second product as the first one was damaged. This one also seems to be damaged which now I’m beginning to think is not so random. It’s a fantastic sharpener. It will sharpen your pencils. But what is the point if you can’t even use it. I hope the manufactures take care of this problem as I know others have had the same issue.

I love the sharpener as far as the fine points it creates. However, either something is missing, better instructions are needed for the fastening apparatus or a better way to fasten it to a surface is needed as I cannot get it to work. It's a bit of a pain having to hold the sharpener down while using it, but it beats any other sharperner I've tried so far by leaps and bounds. As for the "fastener", I can tighten the clamp to a surface, but it leans forward and then simply comes loose. I've tried on many different surface areas and types -- it just does not hold the sharpener to the surface.

I love this pencil sharpener! Amazingly long sharp points on my Prismacolors, Inktense, Derwent Watercolor Pencils, and graphite sketching pencils. The first time you use it, you'll want to sharpen all of your pencils! Sometimes the Prismas come out with a little bit of pencil shaving attached. (See greener pencil in attached image.) I just wipe each tip with a paper towel. >>>> Note: when sharpening wax based pencils, I've found you need to run a graphite pencil through the sharpener every 6th pencil, because as you sharpen wax based pencils, the wax builds up and eventually clogs the mechanism. The graphite helps clear it. When not built up, it takes 3, sometimes 4 cranks to get a terrific point. Check your point after 3 cranks. You can always reinsert it for another crank or two. You don't want to overcrank because it eats your pencil, FAST. >>>> If you find your pencils tips are coming out shorter than before, or the unit won't sharpen, and sharpening a graphite pencil didn't help, just twist off the handle, which allows you to get to the sharpening mechanism. Use a letter opener, unbent paper clip, or other thin item to scratch off the built up softened wax lead. Only downside I've found is sometimes twisting the unit back together takes a couple tries. You really have to pay attention to lining it up, and inserting it very precisely.

My Son actually tested this item, I was curious to hear his opinion as I already had my own. At first he thought I was cheated so I asked him why, his reasoning was because pencil I gave him won't fit. I thought that was funny so I asked him if he knew what he was doing not reading the instructions. Before attempting to read he discovered the top of pencil sharpener pulls out and that by turning lever to sharpen the pencil hole will enlarge after all that he loved it. I purchased it after reading the young lady wrote her review wondering why nobody mentioned what this sharpener can do if lead gets stuck normally if it can not be removed it gets tossed. This sharpener may seem costly but in reality it's worth the price I know it will last a very long time I will get my money's worth and more important it sharpens pencils to a perfect point as long as it is mounted to stay put pencils will not break on its own...

At first when I received the pencil sharpener I was a bit frustrated and angry because it would not stay together sharpener kept falling apart, the handle would fall off and then it might sharpen one pencil but wouldn't sharpen another!… Then I figured it out, I got the sharpener put together the way it's supposed to be figured out when it wouldn't sharpen a pencil the blade was packed that's why it's so easy to take that handle off. So if you can come to grips with having to clean the blades once in a while then you will realize you have purchased the best sharpener ever!!!! I have never owned a pencil sharpener that sharpens a pencil without eating the pencil up! it just keeps sharpening that lead until you've got an inch long razor sharp point! It is unbelievable and I love it!!!

It's a Product from a British company so it is needless for me to say that it's a marvel of a product. The helical blades and all metal architecture of this desktop sharpener give a very strong sense of sturdiness and robustness. I have owned quite a few from the Chinese brand Deli as well but I find this one to be better. Though I agree that it's almost 3 times the price and also made in China but I think it's worth it. The pencil sharpens without any jerks, just how swiftly the hand crank moves and you are left with a very long super pointed pencil tip. Also the look and feel of the product is very premium. Go for it if you are looking for a good quality pencil sharpener that is probably gonna outlast you.

I'm new to this adult colouring craze and love the idea but was not find the practice very enjoyable as the beautiful artist quality books are full of tiny details that the standard sharpen point on my Prismacolor Premier pencils were just to dull to do just is too. But supposedly their leads are too soft to sharpen to a fine point without breaking etc, etc ... So I bought Derwent's Studio 72 pencils as they're harder and came across this sharpener. I love my pencils but they are very natural colour pallet and my sister bought the Prismacolor Verythin, which leave you waiting more. On a whim I decided to sharpen a Prismacolor Premier to see what would happen and here's what I've learned. I LOVE THIS SHARPENER FOR THEM 1) They take a beautiful point and are much stronger than I was lead to believe 2) The fine point actually lays down colour better and with less pressure than their suggested point. You do have to be a little bit gentle but even if you over sharpen and press hard and the tip breaks off it is a nominal amount and you have lost nothing. I have now figured out the ideal sharpness for them and me. 3) I think in the long run you might actually save pencil ... it seems aggressive at first. But once I got the hang of it I found I wasn't losing and length of the core, it was mostly just the wood casing being drastically taken down and you don't need to sharpen again for a long time. I just touch up the point on some sandpaper and also as I colour I turn my pencil to keep the point. 4) Unlike with hard lead pencils which I tested it with, it will not stop once sharpened on coloured pencils and will chew through them. I have found that when starting from scratch that pulling out the carrier to a fingers width is perfect. Touch ups just need a few millimeters. 5) Not one lead has broken one me while sharpening or even if dropped. The device holds you pencil for you in these little jaws and gently shaves away the pencil... no twisting on the lead or changes in angles that will snap the core. 6) to maintain the life and sharpness the unit, it is recommended that every few sharpening to do a standard pencil as the graphite lubricates the blades and keeps it clean. 7) You can easily check/stop your progress before the carriage returns to a full stop just by opening the jaws and taking out your pencil. Insert it back into the holders without retracting the carrier (or just a wee bit more) a give it few more turns until you feel no resistance to get the final finish or it can have a leave rough patch. Only downside 1) we didn't find it sooner and save the unnecessary expense of the other pencils which don't match anyways in colour or performance 2) it does leave little dings on your pencils from the grippers but you don't feel them. And of course if you are looking for just regular pencils to be sharpened this thing is phenomenal! Where has it been all my life. Picture 1) shows just right, not enough, too much, standard tip not used Picture 2) carrier holding a pencil to be sharpened, this guide retracts as it sharpens your pencil evenly. You can control how much is sharpened by pulling it out desired length. Highly recommend this product! Seems very well made and should last with care for years to come. I've put it through its paces re point a set of 70 Derwent studio, and 132 Prismacolor Premier set, and most every pencil in my house without a hitch or broken core!

Nonostante sia di dimensioni indiscutibilmente grandi rispetto ai classici temperamatite a cui gran parte di noi è abituata, devo dire che il prodotto sembra essere robusto e ben fatto. Il meccanismo a manovella tutto sommato è comodo. Il temperino è in grado di fermarsi automaticamente una volta che la punta della matita in grafite è pronta; meno efficace risulta con le matite colorate dove questo meccanismo spesso non funziona e si rischia di consumare eccessivamente la mina, bisogna prenderci un po' la mano. In ogni caso il risultato è comunque ottimo, la punta è sempre perfetta.

Excellent pencil sharper, gives a superb long point. Seems sturdy looks good. First saw on Y/Tube recommended by Botanical artist so that was good enough for me & am very. happy with it

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