STAEDTLER Pencil Sharpener with 2 Holes - Dual Size Manual Sharpener for Standard, Colored & Makeup Pencils - Compact Design

Do yourself a favor and spend the extra few bucks on the Staedtler sharpener and skip the prismacolor. I have been on a huge coloring kick lately, so I purchased the prismacolor believing the quality would match the quality of their pencils. However, this proved to be untrue as it broke within a couple of weeks. Thinking it was due to my struggling to get the top off to empty the shavings (despite watching a demonstration on YouTube,) I ordered a second one and treated it with much more care, but it also broke within a week. I used a rubber band to keep the top from falling off and continued using it, but it began to chew my pencils up something awful! They were a new set so I thought maybe it was just the pencils. I finally broke down and ordered the Staedtler and it’s a HUGE improvement. Though it’s smaller, it sharpens the pencils incredibly well with only a couple quick turns. I have yet to experience the chewing up as I did with the prismacolor sharpener, but will definitely update if the sharpener goes downhill. Emptying the shavings is also significantly easier and it’s just a sturdier feel. This is a much better design in general and a much better value! So glad to have finally found a decent sharpener!

This is my second time buying this pencil sharpener. (Kid must have dropped the first one several times to crack the plastic shavings holder; the sharpener still works perfectly, so it's now the at-home sharpener.). Staedtler sharpens to perfection every time. It's worth the money and the bit of extra bulk, as there's a built-in cover for the holes and a safety latch so that the case doesn't accidentally open in a backpack/bag. HIGHLY recommend.

As a former engineering student, I recognized the Staedtler name as a German company that provides high-quality products for engineers and architects. I am so fed-up with those dinky, Made-in-China, plastic pencil parers/toppers that are unable to do the job, and that snap the lead, bite the wood, and jam all the time. The plastic housing in those cheaper brands inevitably shatters within weeks of use. But not this Staedtler brand!This Staedtler pencil topper is a dream to use. It works smoothly without jamming or biting the pencil. The metal blade is strong and sharp enough to do the job it was designed for. It pares the pencils down to a very fine, clean point. The housing is tough and durable and a comfortable size to hold in the hand. It catches the pencil parings in an enclosed cup that has a lid that is secure; i.e., the lid doesn't keep popping off, like so many other toppers. And the cup is easy to empty.The topper has two holes for different-sized pencils, and the wider hole is perfect for crayons. Another feature I really like is the pop-up flap that covers the holes. This prevents particles from falling out if the topper falls over. However, the topper has a wide enough base so that it never topples over.I bought two of these toppers -- one for me and one for my daughter for her schoolwork. The only drawback to this topper is that the extra pop-up flap broke off after a few days of my daughter using it. She was able to reattach it without any problem, as the hinge part did not break. I put this down to her being rough on it, as the topper I use never broke. Moving parts are always the weakest part of anything, so damage is to be expected when children are involved. Anyway, the extra flap is not necessary to the function of the topper.If you want a pencil topper that eliminates frustration and performs perfectly for just a few dollars more, this is the topper for you. I give this product two thumbs up and endorse it with supreme confidence.

Very effective sharpener for watercolor pencils. This sharpener is easier to open & empty than the similar Prismacolor sharpener. The smaller size fits great in my watercolor travel kit.

This tiny portable pencil works like a charm. It perfectly sharpens colored pencils as well as graphite with little waste and little wearing down of your pencils. Shavings are cleanly and conveniently deposited in its waste chamber for disposal. Buy them in pairs so you always have one handy.

Great sharpener for larger pencils. I needed a sharpener for a specific pencil that doesn’t fit my pencil sharpener and I love that this has a regular sharpener and a large. It also sharpens my Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks, Neocolor 2’s, and Tim Holtz watercolor pencils (after removing the paper.) Smooth, easy and easy to clean.

Great pencil sharpener. I use colored pencils on a regular basis and this is dependable!

Lives up to the Staedler name for quality products. Works as expected.