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Review on πŸ–ŠοΈ Kum 303.58.21 Plastic Lead Pointer Pencil Sharpener: Assorted Colors - Top-rate Precision for Fine Point Pencils by Wendy Rodriguez

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Best suited for portable pointers

This little KUM is probably the best 2mm portable pointer on the market. It's small, light and fits on a keychain or ring. In my experience it's a little smoother than the equivalent Faber model as the blade is a little less aggressive. On the other hand, both it and Faber contain no lead shavings, so you'll need to carefully hold it over a trash can or waste paper when using it. The only reason I don't give five stars is the price. You can get these things for less than a dollar in some places, but if you have to pay shipping, the price here is still a bargain. The Mitsubishi Uni is considered better by many, and that's to some extent because it offers a smooth tip and includes chips. I use my drawing pencils and for example a long cone at the tip for easier shading, but the Uni has a shorter cone than I prefer and needs to be carried separately in a bag as it can't be attached to anything. I've owned and used all three that I bought from Revain. However, if portability isn't an issue then the best of the bunch are the indicators from Faber, Alvin and others (also available from Revain). This type has been the choice of professional draftsmen and engineers for over 50 years. I used one for that time and it's still my go-to when painting indoors at home.

Pros
  • Slate Pointer Polystyrene sharpener
Cons
  • Some bugs