Why does colored pencil need its own sharpener hole?

Colored pencil cores are softer and break more easily, so they need a different blade angle.

Will it sharpen jumbo pencils?

Yes. One hole is sized for jumbo pencils.

Is it good for soft pencils like Prismacolor?

Yes. Sharpen with light, steady turns.

Best handheld sharpener

Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell Grip Trio Sharpener

A triangular handheld sharpener with three holes: jumbo, standard and a hole just for colored pencils. Steel blades give a clean point, and a large shavings box keeps the desk tidy.

Best for: Anyone who uses graphite and colored pencils and wants one sharpener for both

Holes: 3
Blades: Steel
Shavings box: Yes
Brand: Faber-Castell

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What we like

Three holes, including a colored pencil hole
Sharp steel blades
Large shavings box

Keep in mind

Manual, so slower than an electric sharpener
Blades dull over time

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

3-IN-1 HANDHELD PENCIL SHARPENER, The ergonomic, triangular shape makes this manual handheld pencil sharpener easy to hold and is designed to sharpen jumbo, graphite, and colored pencils with ease
SHARPENS TO A CLEAN POINT - Extend the life of your art supplies with a quality handheld pencil sharpener! The extra sharp steel blades provide a sharp and clean point after every use.
WORKS ON A VARIETY OF PENCILS - Use your Grip Trio manual pencil sharpener on all of your favorite Faber-Castell pencils! This pencil sharpener features sharpeners for jumbo, standard size pencils and a sharpener exclusively for...
NO MESS, COMPACT DESIGN - Each Faber-Castell artists pencil sharpener has a large pencil shavings waste box to keep your workspace tidy. Great for on-the-go, the Grip Trio Sharpener is compact and portable to fit in your pencil...
FABER-CASTELL - Since 1761, Faber-Castell has created premium quality tools for creatives of all skill levels. See your artwork come to life in vibrant color with Faber-Castell quality art materials, a premium and artist quality...

Frequently asked questions about the Faber-Castell Grip Trio Sharpener

Why does colored pencil need its own sharpener hole?: Colored pencil cores are softer and break more easily, so they need a different blade angle.
Will it sharpen jumbo pencils?: Yes. One hole is sized for jumbo pencils.
Is it good for soft pencils like Prismacolor?: Yes. Sharpen with light, steady turns.