how does this work as a cosmetic pencil sharpener?
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This is a regular writing pencil sharpener. I do not use cosmetics, but suspect that this item was not designed for cosmetics pencil sharpening. It is a superb regular writing pencil sharper; the best I have found thus far.
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Being a man I don't use cosmetic pencils but I think it would do a good job as long as you dull the tip a bit before using. It puts a VERY sharp point on the pencil. If you want very thin lines it would be great just exercise a little caution
260094
I'm like the other men here - I don't use cosmetics but it sharpens to a very fine point and doesn't seem like that is what you want. Sorry
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Well, to be honest, I bought the sharpener for my usual pencils because it looked small and convenient. It works great as a sharpener for normal pencils, but I don't know the diameter of cosmetic pencils, or what type of sharpness you need for the cosmetic ones. I
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Most sharpeners say warranty is void if you use color pencil. I don't know specifically about this one.
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Hi Marsha! I have a small pencil sharpener and a large one. I got the large sharpener out of my local beauty supply store, it works just fine. I did wait until the wax was barely there.
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This actually looks like a piece of art and worked great for 5 pencils then stopped. Did a great job with the 5. Looks like it's hit or miss wit this. I bought a heavier duty one and am quite pleased. However you might want to just chance it as it is quite cheap.
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Nope. But it is really designed for prismacolors but it works well with all kinds of pencils. Best sharpener I've ever owned! I would've paid twenty dollars for this. But it only cost around six. Well worth it.
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You are correct. The two buttons at the top hold the pencil in place. As you turn the handle the pencil if fed into the sharpener. I cannot recommend this sharpener more. It is great.
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It does work on colored pencils but when the lead breaks off as you are sharpening, you have to shake it out otherwise it jams. I haven't had any problems.
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The silver part extends and holds the pencil in place. When you are done sharpening it, you press the black buttons on top together and it releases the pencil. It comes with a bracket on the bottom to hold it to the table or counter.
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No. The whole is large enough, but I am sure it will jam up the sharpener. Personally, I use a sharpener meant for makeup.
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There is a special sharpener that is tailored for this pencil, and it is the Palomino KUM Long Point Sharpener. Though honestly, you can use any sharpener and it will work just fine. The pencils don't come with one.
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Mine doesn't ether. The problem seems to be the cutter. As long as I can remember, all pencil sharpeners have two internal cutters. Even when I was in elementary school, they had two cutters. This piece of crap only has one. If you can, return it!
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The sharpener has three holes - large, medium and small. The sharpener is called "School Smart", so would think the largest hole is meant to sharpen the fat school pencils. I use it to sharpen the more expensive colored pencils, but also to sharpen the cheap lead pencils. However, cheap pencils don't sharpen as well as the more expensive ones on any type of sharpener. In my experience with cheaper pencils the lead will break often and the wood doesn't sharpen all the way down the lead point. As for the pencils that are covered with a sort of paper, I haven't used it on this type. Hope this helps! The sharpener has three holes - large, medium and small. The sharpener is called "School Smart", so would think the largest hole is meant to sharpen the fat school pencils. I use it to sharpen the more expensive colored pencils, but also to sharpen the cheap lead pencils. However, cheap pencils don't sharpen as well as the more expensive ones on any type of sharpener. In my experience with cheaper pencils the lead will break often and the wood doesn't sharpen all the way down the lead point. As for the pencils that are covered with a sort of paper, I haven't used it on this type.... » Read More The sharpener has three holes - large, medium and small. The sharpener is called "School Smart", so would think the largest hole is meant to sharpen the fat school pencils. I use it to sharpen the more expensive colored pencils, but also to sharpen the cheap lead pencils. However, cheap pencils don't sharpen as well as the more expensive ones on any type of sharpener. In my experience with cheaper pencils the lead will break often and the wood doesn't sharpen all the way down the lead point. As for the pencils that are covered with a sort of paper, I haven't used it on this type. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I wouldn't try to sharpen crayons with it. I would be concerned it would clog it up. However, the hand-held sharpeners that you can find in the school-supply area work fine. Many of them come with a reservoir to hold the shavings so that you don't have to stand over a trashcan while sharpening. Hope you find what you're looking for.
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The point is very sharp and it is a good length. I sharpen my students pencils once a day. The point lasts the whole day, unless it is broken off. I really like this pencil sharpener.
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the electric pencil sharpener works just fine and is fashionable on a type of desk or usage
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Sorry, no idea about the make up pencil, but it has a big sharpener for big pencils maybe it was for 1/2 pencil because I only use the small sharpener and it was sharp.
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It's a giant pencil sharpener .. if you want to sharpen your finger, I am sure it would do a bloody good job! BTW: Love this product!