I found this vintage 1950’s German pencil sharpener in rough shape, and decided to restore it to its former glory! In this ...

Step back in time with the 1904 Little Shaver Pencil Sharpener! In this video, we’ll show you how this charming antique works, demonstrating its precise and timeless pencil-sharpening action. Despite ...

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When's the last time you sat down and wrote something with a nice, sharp pencil? You'll be happy to know that it still feels, sounds, and smells great. But a sharp pencil requires a pencil sharpener, ...

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Long lines at amusement parks. Traffic stalled at rush hour. Cycling uphill. To most of us, these are just minor problems we face in an otherwise comfortable existence. To Anwar Farooq, they are ...

If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing sharpener proves its point. If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing ...

This is a revised drawing from my Mother’s Day essay published here in 2013. Mom passed later that year. I was a bad thumb sucker, as my mama put it. But the one thing I liked better than my thumb was ...

This is a revised drawing from my Mother’s Day tribute essay published here in 2013. Mom passed later that year. I was a bad thumb sucker, as my mama put it. But the one thing I liked better than my ...

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