Hi, this is how you're supposed to use the kum automatic: you should go in the hole number 1 until it stop sharpening (hence the name automatic), then do the same in the hole number 2. It took longer than you were expecting because the pencil you pick had a different point length, so the process in the hole number 1 was to elongate instead of just sharpening. The pronunciation is like in the song by the seekers "Kumbaya"
Well, I guess you just confirmed my opinion on sharpeners. lol I've been using T'Gaal and the KUM 4-in-1 for years and recently purchased the long point sharpener. I've definitely tried other sharpeners. I really want to like the hand cranked ones, but I always come back to these. Also, most of the ones that say they give you an adjustable point end up giving a shorter sharpen with a completely flat top... no point at all! I'm sure some people have a use for that, but it's certainly not what I'm looking for. I gave up the search and am just sticking with T'Gaal for a shorter point.
@KraftyKaitlyn - glad to help you confirm your decision! These are all STILL my go to sharpeners-only change is I’ve bought additional ones so I could have a 4-in-1 and Long Point sharpener in my travel art kit and not have to keep packing and unpacking them!😂
You've got to use what works for you & your body! Achy hands make for less fun coloring art experiences for sure! My personal fave of the three I recommend is the 4-in-1 because it sharpens so well and is the perfect shape for my small hands:)
Thanks so much for sharing this important information! I’m wondering if the Kum 4 in 1 sharpener will sharpen my prismacolor pencils? I have arthritis so thanks for mentioning this while reviewing these products.
Hello, Susan:) Yes, the KUM 4 in 1 sharpens Prismacolor pencils beautifully! I have the full set of Prismacolors and have been using that sharpener with them on my current coloring project, and it does a lovely job! I do not have hand joint pain (elbow pain from hours and hours of drawing, but no hand pain from coloring, thankfully!), BUT I do have other hand issues that make grip difficult for me, and I find the 4 in 1 easy to hold and easy to sharpen with the right or left hand. It does not require the same amount of pinching as the other two sharpeners I review in this video, which my friends and family with arthritis report having trouble with. I hope these observations help you decide which pencil sharpener is best for you:) 💚 Michelle ps - sorry for the delayed response! TH-cam is awful with notification, so I am just now seeing your comment:(
This is great video with good information!! I always wondered which pencil sharpeners to buy. I still use an old eye liner pencil sharpener!!! I know! Not good. But it works ok for my cheap pencils!!! Haha! Thx for video. Austin,TX USA
You’re most welcome! And, if it’s working, no pencil sharpener is technically bad! The ones I deem not good are the ones that chew through pencils and cause breakage😖 I love these three-any one of them is a great purchase:)
How difficult is it to change the blade on the T'gaal sharpener? It looks rather awkward from the video, hard to get a screw driver in there. I keep packs of B+D blades (I hope I'm remembering the name correctly) which seem to fit most hand sharpeners, will they fit this brand, too?
Gosh, I really don’t know! I have yet to need to replace a blade in any of my T’gaals (I have multiple stashed in convenient art-ing spots). The only sharpener I have that comes with blade replacements is the KUM long point (in this video), which I’m almost feeling needs replacing, but haven’t yet. I am not a heavy sharpener-I use a point in a pencil, rotating frequently, until I’m forced to stop working and sharpen-which is probably why I don’t have a good answer to your question.🙃 Looking at my T’Gaal though, it seems near impossible to change out the blade without damaging the sharpener as a whole😕
Honestly, I like having a variety of sharpeners, and I think it makes sense- -I have a variety of pencils, and each kind works best with a specific sharpener. As far as I’ve found, there isn’t one sharpener to rule them all.🤓
Not at all! All three perform well with graphite pencils as well. I especially love using the KUM Automatic Long Point sharpener for my drawing and writing pencils🤓
Thank you so much! I learned so many new valuable things!!!
Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching!🌟
Hi, this is how you're supposed to use the kum automatic: you should go in the hole number 1 until it stop sharpening (hence the name automatic), then do the same in the hole number 2. It took longer than you were expecting because the pencil you pick had a different point length, so the process in the hole number 1 was to elongate instead of just sharpening.
The pronunciation is like in the song by the seekers "Kumbaya"
Well, I guess you just confirmed my opinion on sharpeners. lol I've been using T'Gaal and the KUM 4-in-1 for years and recently purchased the long point sharpener. I've definitely tried other sharpeners. I really want to like the hand cranked ones, but I always come back to these. Also, most of the ones that say they give you an adjustable point end up giving a shorter sharpen with a completely flat top... no point at all! I'm sure some people have a use for that, but it's certainly not what I'm looking for. I gave up the search and am just sticking with T'Gaal for a shorter point.
@KraftyKaitlyn - glad to help you confirm your decision! These are all STILL my go to sharpeners-only change is I’ve bought additional ones so I could have a 4-in-1 and Long Point sharpener in my travel art kit and not have to keep packing and unpacking them!😂
I have a xacto mighty mite. I'm 62 and my hands hurt when I manually sharpen them.
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You've got to use what works for you & your body! Achy hands make for less fun coloring art experiences for sure! My personal fave of the three I recommend is the 4-in-1 because it sharpens so well and is the perfect shape for my small hands:)
Thanks so much for sharing this important information! I’m wondering if the Kum 4 in 1 sharpener will sharpen my prismacolor pencils? I have arthritis so thanks for mentioning this while reviewing these products.
Hello, Susan:) Yes, the KUM 4 in 1 sharpens Prismacolor pencils beautifully! I have the full set of Prismacolors and have been using that sharpener with them on my current coloring project, and it does a lovely job! I do not have hand joint pain (elbow pain from hours and hours of drawing, but no hand pain from coloring, thankfully!), BUT I do have other hand issues that make grip difficult for me, and I find the 4 in 1 easy to hold and easy to sharpen with the right or left hand. It does not require the same amount of pinching as the other two sharpeners I review in this video, which my friends and family with arthritis report having trouble with. I hope these observations help you decide which pencil sharpener is best for you:) 💚 Michelle ps - sorry for the delayed response! TH-cam is awful with notification, so I am just now seeing your comment:(
the automatic means it stops when sharpened at the stop word
😂 I know that now! Thanks, though:)
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Thank you.
You’re most welcome!🤓
This is great video with good information!! I always wondered which pencil sharpeners to buy. I still use an old eye liner pencil sharpener!!! I know! Not good. But it works ok for my cheap pencils!!! Haha!
Thx for video.
Austin,TX USA
You’re most welcome! And, if it’s working, no pencil sharpener is technically bad! The ones I deem not good are the ones that chew through pencils and cause breakage😖 I love these three-any one of them is a great purchase:)
You can find on jet pens
Thanks for the tip! These three are still performing well, but when I need to replace one, I will check that site out!🤓
How difficult is it to change the blade on the T'gaal sharpener? It looks rather awkward from the video, hard to get a screw driver in there. I keep packs of B+D blades (I hope I'm remembering the name correctly) which seem to fit most hand sharpeners, will they fit this brand, too?
Gosh, I really don’t know! I have yet to need to replace a blade in any of my T’gaals (I have multiple stashed in convenient art-ing spots). The only sharpener I have that comes with blade replacements is the KUM long point (in this video), which I’m almost feeling needs replacing, but haven’t yet. I am not a heavy sharpener-I use a point in a pencil, rotating frequently, until I’m forced to stop working and sharpen-which is probably why I don’t have a good answer to your question.🙃 Looking at my T’Gaal though, it seems near impossible to change out the blade without damaging the sharpener as a whole😕
Thanks, I thought it looked like a difficult angle. I've ordered one anyway, I seem to be acquiring a large collection of sharpeners!
Honestly, I like having a variety of sharpeners, and I think it makes sense- -I have a variety of pencils, and each kind works best with a specific sharpener. As far as I’ve found, there isn’t one sharpener to rule them all.🤓
Is this only for colored pencils?
Not at all! All three perform well with graphite pencils as well. I especially love using the KUM Automatic Long Point sharpener for my drawing and writing pencils🤓