The Geneva company Caran d'Ache introduced this hand-cranked metal sharpening machine in 1933, and this is the Standard Edition in its signature red.

It sharpens round and hexagonal pencils and pastels from 4 to 10 mm across. You set how fine the point should be, and the cutter can be swapped out when it wears.

Details

• Dimensions: Box 5.71 x 3.94 in (145 x 100 mm)
• Weight: 2.56 lb (1.16 kg), packaged
• Material: Metal, red finish
• Includes: Red cardboard box
• Pencil size: Round and hexagonal pencils and pastels, 4 to 10 mm diameter