Derwent - Pastel Pencil Sharpener

Pastel Pencil Sharpener

Sharpen fragile pastels to perfect points without breakage

Pastel cores break differently than graphite, they need a blade angle that slices rather than crushes. This sharpener cuts with geometry specifically calibrated for soft, fragile media, reducing the breakage that plagues standard sharpeners when you're working with pastels or charcoal. The wider barrel opening accommodates oversized pencils that won't fit conventional sharpeners, handling both standard and jumbo diameters without forcing.

Derwent engineered the blade and chamber relationship to minimize vibration during sharpening, the kind of stress that snaps delicate cores before you've achieved a usable point. Sharp edges emerge cleanly rather than crumbling away. The compact metal body fits comfortably in your palm and drops into pencil cases without bulk, while the screw-top reservoir contains shavings until you're ready to empty it.

Keep this dedicated to soft media rather than using it for graphite, preserving the blade's edge for materials that genuinely need this specialized cutting action extends its effectiveness. Pastel artists working through multiple pencils appreciate having a sharpener that doesn't waste expensive cores to breakage.