<p>I'm having a big issue sharpening pastel and charcoal pencils. I've tried using a traditional pencil sharpener on pastel pencils but the lead keeps breaking.</p>

<p>I've also tried using a razorblade and exactoknife on the charcoal pencil but this leads to really uneven lead.</p>

<p>Is there a pencil sharpener made for pencils with brittle leads like these?</p>

<p>Note: I'm using Conte a Paris pastel pencils and general's charcoal pencils if that helps.</p>

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Sharpener for Pastel and Charcoal Pencils
robhasacamera
# Sharpener for Pastel and Charcoal Pencils

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-30)

I'm having a big issue sharpening pastel and charcoal pencils. I've tried using a traditional pencil sharpener on pastel pencils but the lead keeps breaking.

I've also tried using a razorblade and exactoknife on the charcoal pencil but this leads to really uneven lead.

Is there a pencil sharpener made for pencils with brittle leads like these?

Note: I'm using Conte a Paris pastel pencils and general's charcoal pencils if that helps.

**Tags:** pencils, charcoal, chalk-pastels, sharpening


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