Lyra Single-hole Standard Wooden Pencil Sharpener

It is turned from natural beechwood with a plain, uncoated finish, so it has a warm wooden body rather than plastic. A single steel blade sits over one hole. The simple build suits a desk, a school pencil case or handing out in party bags, and the wooden look fits a natural craft setup.

Single-hole means there is one sharpening opening rather than two. You get one blade sized for a standard pencil, which keeps the tool small and easy to pass around. It does the everyday job of putting a point on ordinary pencils without any extra settings or parts to lose.

This is a standard single-hole sharpener, so it is sized for ordinary pencils rather than Lyra's chunky barrels. The wide Colour Giants and triangular Super Ferby need a jumbo, wide hole sharpener instead. Check the barrel width against the hole before use so you do not force a thick pencil in.

The compact wooden body is easy for small hands to hold while turning a pencil, and there are no loose parts beyond the fixed blade. As with any sharpener the blade is sharp, so young children should use it with an adult nearby. It is a common choice for classrooms and party bags.

Turn the pencil, not the sharpener, in steady gentle circles for a clean point, and empty the shavings regularly if you catch them in a tin or bin. Keep the wood dry, since damp can swell it over time. The blade will dull with heavy use, which is normal for a fixed blade sharpener.

It works on a home desk, in a classroom or office drawer, and in children's party bags where a small, low cost item is useful. The natural beechwood finish also suits people who prefer wood over plastic on their stationery. It sharpens standard pencils wherever a quick point is needed.

Yes, as long as the coloured pencil has a standard barrel it will sharpen the same way as a graphite one. Colour leads are often softer, so use a light touch and turn slowly to avoid snapping the point. Very thick or triangular colour pencils will not fit and need a wider sharpener.