Artisanal Pencil Sharpening

**Bill S** · 08-14-2010, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Glad you brought this up Bill I've been thinking I'd sharpen pencils for $10.00 each .....

Geez .... did I just break the rules ?

I'll do 'em for free....only to build my rep

**JimmyHAD** · 08-14-2010, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bill S

I'll do 'em for free....only to build my rep

That is fine but only one per customer and make your offer by PM.

**thebigspendur** · 08-14-2010, 11:12 PM

Would someone please tell me what a pencil is?

**JimmyHAD** · 08-14-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Would someone please tell me what a pencil is?

It's in the SRP Wiki

**red96ta** · 08-15-2010, 01:44 AM

I'm not spending a dime on pencil honing unless I know what they're using to first set the bevel, hone the pencil, and then I want to know exactly what they're using as a finisher...

Optional Pencil Forum Questions a Newbie Might Ask...

What if the pencil is vintage?
Do they charge extra if I buy the pencil off ebay?
Should my first pencil be pro-honed...or can I just strop it alot?
What paste should I use to prolong the edge for a few months?
I just got my first pencil and it isn't sharp enough...what should I do?
Should my first pencil be a disposable or made of wood?
Should I buy an eraser at the same time as my first pencil or wait?
Can you give me an appraisal of this vintage pencil?
I bought a Fabercastel at an antique store for $30, is this a good deal?
The wood is cracked but the lead is fine...can this be rescaled?
How long does hand-sanding take to get rid of the teeth marks?
HELP! I'm having trouble peening on a new eraser...
Can I travel on a plane with my pencil or should I ship it ahead of time?
Oh no! I hit my pencil on the faucet and the tip broke off!
Every time I use my pencil, the paper is irritated...
I tried writing with a Pakistani pencil, but it didn't work, does it need sharpening?

Can someone help me with my pencil questions....I have lots of them.

**Frankenstein** · 08-15-2010, 02:23 AM

My questions are do they use a pyramid method to get them sharp; and
My writing looks crappy, does this mean my pencil is not sharp enough?

**JMS** · 08-15-2010, 02:42 AM

I just bought a vintage No#2. Shes really a beauty but before I put her to paper I would like some professional to look her over and give her a good sharpening. There is a pen shop in my area that says they can sharpen her for 8 bucks. Question: Do I go to the pen shop or should I send it to a dedicated pencil guy?

**Philadelph** · 08-15-2010, 02:53 AM

His edges don't look too crisp...

**red96ta** · 08-15-2010, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

My questions are do they use a pyramid method to get them sharp; and
My writing looks crappy, does this mean my pencil is not sharp enough?

Sounds like your technique is off...watch the angle you hold your pencil and make sure to stretch your paper tight!

**nessmuck** · 08-15-2010, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by Sailor

How about saving your money and doing it yourself:

As Larry The CableGuy would say " Now thats funny right there"

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