Pencil sharpeners: Why different angles?

[lectraplayer]

This is one I've been wondering for years but never found an answer to, but the twisty bladed sharpeners you normally put in your pocket typically sharpen pencils to a certain angle, and table mounted grinder sharpeners tend to sharpen to a different angle that gives a longer point. Electrics will do either/or depending on their mechanism, typically matching either bladed portable sharpeners if they use that style mechanism, and the longer grinder point if they use a grinder mechanism, which some of the older really good ones I used to see would use. Sometimes I'll find a bladed sharpener that sharpens pencils to a very short angle that is closer to 45 degrees off axis. Why do each type of sharpener create points at those consistent angles as compared to their mechanism? 

[Estycollector]

I have used the KUM Automatic Long Point sharpener since circa 2018. This is a two stage sharper with a cover to collect the shavings. This is the best sharper I have ever used. Less than $10. 

[Claes]

@lectraplayer I presume that the sharpeners are built to suit their intended target group. Professional draughtsmen favoured very sharp tips, which those scribbling/jotting/writing preferred more blunt ones.

 

Have fun!
Claes in Lund, Sweden

[Estycollector]

Don't presume or assume. 

[lectraplayer]

4 hours ago, Estycollector said:

Don't presume or assume. 

If you can't read, what else can you do? :p 

 

8 hours ago, Claes said:

@lectraplayer I presume that the sharpeners are built to suit their intended target group. Professional draughtsmen favoured very sharp tips, which those scribbling/jotting/writing preferred more blunt ones.

 

Have fun!
Claes in Lund, Sweden

...speaking of assuming, I'm assuming the hand crank sharpener is intended more for draftsmen and those who make technical drawings?

[Chouffleur]

Kutsuwa Stad T'Gaal Pencil Sharpener - Clear Black

 

Then you can choose your sharpening angle.

 

Jetpens has it.

[AmandaW]

As an artist I looovvveee a long sharp point because I can get crisp lines and by laying it down shadong as well. Also I can keep the point sharp by rotating the pencil as I draw or allow it to create a chisel tip for variation.

[AmandaW]

And shorter points are better for pastel or other colour pencils the would break too easily as a long point.

[lectraplayer]

24 minutes ago, AmandaW said:

As an artist I looovvveee a long sharp point because I can get crisp lines and by laying it down shadong as well. Also I can keep the point sharp by rotating the pencil as I draw or allow it to create a chisel tip for variation.

I have seen where some artists will create a custom point on their pencils that can be turned different ways for different kinds of marks, though I haven't tried to do that in a long time. My ADHD limits me to how well I can do art. I still like drawing sometimes though.

[AmandaW]

28 minutes ago, lectraplayer said:

My ADHD limits me to how well I can do art. I still like drawing sometimes though.

When you find the right kind of art for you I expect your ability to focus will be legendary. Your attention isn't limited, it's just different and that's a good thing because that's where the most memorable art comes from. Keep experimenting!

[lectraplayer]

33 minutes ago, AmandaW said:

When you find the right kind of art for you I expect your ability to focus will be legendary. Your attention isn't limited, it's just different and that's a good thing because that's where the most memorable art comes from. Keep experimenting!

That said, I've actually been in the lab for quite a while, over a decade now. While I do know the type of art I like creating the most, the challenges are still very real.