Pencil Sharpener Reviews

Honest reviews of several manual pencil sharpeners. Each sharpener was tested the same way, using a variety of colored pencils including Prismacolor Premier, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Marco Raffine, Cra-Z-Art and more.

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T’GAAL Angle Adjustable Review

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SHARPENERS REVIEWED

PENCILS USED

7 comments… add one
  • Jill Aug 24, 2017 @ 4:53

    Thanks for the reviews Jennifer! I have the T’Gaal sharpener and it has worked just fine ever since I bought it over a year ago. It is very popular here in Sweden and many of my colouring friends have one. Nobody I know has a problem with it. I believe you got a dud and I hope you return it to get a replacement.

    • Jennifer Stay Aug 25, 2017 @ 12:39

      Good to know Jill. Thank you.

  • Teena Rassega Oct 30, 2017 @ 11:03

    I like the idea of an adjustable pencil sharpener. Too bad it didn’t seem to work so well. Right now my favorite sharpener is one that I got from Kmart for $2. I don’t know how long it will last but for right now its a good little sharpened

  • Lisa thompson Dec 26, 2017 @ 4:34

    can you recommend /review an electric sharpener? I know manual are preferred, but I had a stroke, and can only use my right hand, so I can’t use them, I usually color when my husband is at work and can’t help out, I love your site and youtubes, you have taught me too much, thanks, Lisa

    • Jennifer Stay Jan 5, 2018 @ 10:31

      I haven’t gotten into electric sharpeners enough yet to make a recommendation. If you happen to find something you like please share it with me.

  • cegeiger@comcast.net Nov 14, 2018 @ 19:58

    Please review the Prismacolor sharpener. Thanks. :o)

  • joan gosnell Apr 23, 2020 @ 13:33

    I’ve been using my T’Gaal for over a year and love it (at setting 2).

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