Since i have been making my bag charms, i have become fixated on some items that are iconic and practical. I have been scouring Vinted for cool things to add to the charms. They have to be iconic, cute and as a designer, be classic design items. Lately i have been looking into pencil sharpeners, don't ask me why. I have found a bunch of very nice pencil sharpeners which are nostalgic and, in my opinion design classics. Here they are.
Faber Castell classic silver metal single pencil sharpener
Desktop crank sharpener by Caran D'ache
For the colour pencil gang, this desktop crank sharpener is made by the pencil manufacturer Caran D'ache. The RRP is almost £200, so definitely one for the serious colourer or collector.
Buy this one here at Cass Art.
A timeless iconic metal desk top pencil sharpener suitable for both round and hexagonal pencils of 4 to 10mm diameter.
The machine includes a lead point sharpness adjustment feature, large capacity shavings tray and a table clamp.
Created in 1933, the celebrated accessory has transcended the years and reinvented itself. Its precision, robustness and cult design continue to delight generations of pencil-lovers looking for the ideal sharpening tool. Dressed in red, this edition offers a colourful alternative to the grey sharpening machine already available in the standard collection. This vibrant yet elegant colour transforms the desks of anyone who loves attractive objects
Classic 80's translucent plastic pot pencil sharpener.
An 80s classic, i had one of these when i was in primary school. Being able to see the sharpenings dropping into the little pot is very satisfying. The primary colours with its very simple design is simple and straight forward and small enough to keep in a pencil case.
Wheelie Bin promotional pencil sharpener
Classic plastic single primary coloured pencil sharpener
This seems to me, the Bic Biro equivalent pencil sharpener. Iconic, simple and primary coloured goodness.
Often the most simple version of a product is the best. This sharpener is the kind of item that a child would draw or imagine when asked to think about a pencil sharpener. It is a classic and a staple item in every stationery cupboard around the world.
Boston Model 19 Electric Pencil Sharpener
This is a classic electric pencil sharpener made in the USA. A classic classroom staple, probably well known by school teachers in the USA in the 80s and 90s. It reminds me of a Braun radio. The tan and brown colourway may seem ugly to many people but i think this is a beautiful classic item