How good is it sharpening colored pencils?
1088431
The instructions said not to use it with wax based leads because they would clog it up, so I sent it back without trying it.
1088432
My old Panasonic did a better job - but it is no longer made. Still I would ay this is adequate for the task.
362798
I do not know if I already posted a reply but... I cannot really give an informed answer as I have never used this sharpener for soft art pencils. I just know that the sharpener is good, compact, has an appealing look to it but it does sharpen pencils slowly.ed
351737
The pencils sharpen well and the tips are very strong and do not break easily. The graphite is also centered on the shaft. They are a good buy. Sherry
2273769
At the beginning it worked wonderful, but after a 2 month the blade became dull. Now it take to long to sharpen pencils and I've only had it for about 4 months. I don't let my students sharpen colored pencil, They have their own sharpener for that.
1231777
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.
1236364
I don't know, I don't sharpen crayons with it. I only sharpen pencils. But I don't see why it wouldn't sharpen crayons. This is a very good sharpener, the blade is very good and the frame is quite strong. So in principle, it should be able to handle anything than any other sharpener can handle.
423876
Regular colored pencils, yes. Larger or triangular shaped pencils, no. It only sharpens standard pencils and colored pencils but it is the best pencil sharpener I have ever used and I am a teacher and have purchased many pencil sharpeners.
1744533
I don't know about Prismacolor pencils directly, but it works for all of my other wooded pencils quite well. I do also have some solid color pencils as well, but it seems to go through those a bit quick. I use my smaller handheld sharpeners for more control over that aspect so I don't wear down my solid color pencils as quickly. In either case, the device is really nice and the fact that it's portable is a real help. I noticed last week there was even one in my painting class and everyone there uses it for the sketch class which overlaps the painting class. Hope that helps.
300354
Yes! works great. my kids sharpened dozens of their back to school ticonderoga #2 pencils and they turned out great!
2070620
This makes a very clean nice point so I would recommend it for that. My normal go to sharpener is an antique Panasonic electric from the '50s.
1545236
It only had cheap sharpeners when I first got these and I did not have a problem sharpening. :)
934638
Yes, my students use it to sharpen my colored pencils. Additionally, it has several settings for various sized pencils.
637492
I don't think it will. My sharpener doesn't even sharpen the regular pencils. It's back in the box, my students refused to use it (was used less than a month and was not abused I guess I should throw it away but it looks good and Spent a lot of money on it).
1224680
Yes, I would think so. There are a variety of settings for different pencils. This is the best sharpener I have owned!
653305
No. This is not a good sharpener. It breaks the tips off pencils frequently. You would better off with a manual sharpener
270548
I got 2 un-sharpened pencils in my single order, but they forgot the free gemstones. They are supposed to be sending them, but I have not received them yet (it has been about 2+ weeks). The pencil works best freshly sharpened (not too pointy, more of a flat end)--be sure to buff the tip for best stick. I plan to use them for crafting.
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.