Do these pencils require the suggested sharpener, or will any standard electric or manual sharpener do?
1967368
I just sharpen mine with an Xacto knife to maximize the lead. Works great ^^ But an answer to your question, you can use any sharpener although I recommend not using an electric one because they tend to "Eat" up the pencils.
1967369
No, you can use any sharpener you like. I use a standard electric sharpener.
1967370
As a professionally trained artist, I would recommend not using a sharpener at all. I was taught to use a matte (utility) knife to shave the wood off, so as not to waste a single bit of the colored lead. The pencils will last an incredibly long time if you "sharpen" them this way, and you can still get fine lines.
1967371
I have the suggested sharpener and a regular one. Both work great but I prefer the Prismacolor one
1967372
I'd like to suggest that you not use a long point sharpener. The colored pencil core is too soft and will crumble if you make the point too narrow. Stick to a sharp/quality hand held sharpener.
1967373
I went with the Prismacolor sharpener and I am glad that I did. It maximises the lead width so I get minimal waste. I hope this helps:)
1967374
I bought the suggested sharpener - the leads still broke.... Maybe I was just unlucky but it happened with both sets of Prismacolor pencils I purchased.
1967375
Technically any sharper wohoweverk *however* I bought a prismacolor pencil sharpener and I never regretted it. Most 'usual' sharpeners will actually break the led easily n often but the prismacolor didn't once. You will get the most out of your colored pencils if you buy it. And believe me, you want to get the most out of them because these awesome pencils aren't cheap lol good luck and happy coloring!
1967376
Haven't tired a manual sharpener but do use a battery operated sharpener & it gives me a wonderfully crisp point.
1046986
You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory.
212710
First you sharpen it in an electric or manual sharpener to a fine point. Then you grasp it near the point with your thumb and first 2 fingers, not too tightly, but enough to maintain control. The next step is to locate a piece of paper. Place the point on the paper where you want it and press down moderately and move it about. These are for manual use and don't use batteries. With practice you can accomplish wonderful things with this item.
2018287
if you get a really good pencil sharpener they will be good- I found that with my old sharpener, they did break- but now I have a very good heavy sharpener that sharpens these pencils to a sharp point and they do not break.
1407249
My son uses the blackwing pencils, which are quite soft. I guess they could be compared to colored pencils. This sharpener did a fantastic job.
2090536
I wouldn't sharpen them, they do get blunt after a while, but I feel they're too fat for a sharpener (as you said). And also, unlike non-roll-up pencils, there is nothing to grip onto. I feel you lose too much product in the process of sharpening. It may help to put it in the freezer/fridge beforehand.What I try to do, is to apply it more from the sides than the tip, so the tip doesn't go as blunt, but wears more from the side. If that makes sense.
527095
I have found out, since I just had to replace the one I bought a year ago, that in order for an electric sharpener to last you need to alternate colored pencils with a regular graphite one every five colored pencils. I am not sure, though, if I am going to sharpen many colored pencils with the one I just got.
1871196
yes over time they need sharpening, I bought a ceramic blade sharpener on here very reasonable on price! Must be for CERAMIC blades! Good luck.
1267516
I used the standard number 2 pencils and they sharpened beautifully. I only wished the sharpener didn't break after sharpening only a few pencils.
653305
No. This is not a good sharpener. It breaks the tips off pencils frequently. You would better off with a manual sharpener
72607
No. They have the correct "edge" on them, but they are painted and you will need to sharpen them yourself.
1046983
You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory. You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come... » Read More You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory. « Show Less
130462
Any pencils sharpener will work, the KUM long point sharpener just makes this pencils that much better for only a few bucks
1545235
I haven't had that problem. They aren't like the crayola pencils where you can never effectively sharpen again. These have different texture and are better/easier.
1007914
No, the pencils we ordered had to be sharpened (which is a lot of work for all those pencils, so we bought a nice counter-mount sharpener). Hope that helps. - Wayne
1837514
I don't know. I gave them as a gift. I have another brand that I use daily and haven't had to sharpen them yet.
1665588
How long are you expecting them to last? For me, I sharpen about 6-10 pencils before the fine blade dulls. I can replace it twice (with the replacements provided) and the threads seem to hold up. The actual sharpener body is aluminum, I think, so you can overtighten the screws and screw up (HA!) the threads.