I use the Mars Lead Holder Pencil with the Lumo Leads. I bought this item to give me a continuous sharp point. Since I do graphical realism drawing I was impressed how sharp I was able to get my carbon lead points. It has a white rubber to clean the tips and its very easy to use. I would highly recommend this item. The only down side is the price it is quite expensive in my opinion. However, its a must have for any graphic or visual artist.
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It took me several minutes to work out that the 2 little holes are length templates, not lead sharpeners. Once twigged, it worked well with both Staedtler and other brand (some antique) pencils I use. As the saying "the price is today, the quality forever", well, hopefully anyway.
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I first saw this used by the Artist Nate Van Dyke (Nate Van Dyke In His Studio) which he uses right at the start of the video, and i was intrigued, so i bought the Lead Holder and sharpener and haven't looked back since. I do have a large collection of pencils including those from Mitsubishi, Palamino Tomobow, Caran 'dache, and M&R pencil sharpeners, but i find myself reverting to using the Steadtler Mars Pencil and sharpener system as it's the most convenient. I do have a few other lead holders from rotring but they don't quite fit as well as the Mars Lead Holders, but it works if you take it easy. I would score the System as a whole 9/10, the sharpener 10/10 for ease of use, and the pencils 8/10 as i feel there are other brands of pencil that offer better drawing experience/performance. But for convenience the Mars Sharpener is such an easy way to keep your pencil sharp.Read full review
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The only way to quickly keep your lead in your pencil in top condition to maintain your point I have bought five over the last few months ,one for 3 grandchildren and one for a son -in-law, all are delighted,.
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Expensive for what it is, but well made and does the job better than the built in sharpener
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