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1890s pencil sharpener looks better and works faster than modern models

Popkin
Apr 07, 2025
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This pencil sharpener from the 1890s looks like it works better than any of the sharpeners I own. Finding the right pencil sharpener has been a lifelong struggle for me. As someone who enjoys sketching, I need to be able to re-sharpen my pencil often, but it's difficult for me to find a sharpener that lasts a long time, and doesn't snap …

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