This video shows the technique that's closest to how I was taught to sharpen pencils for drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9x49vG9Rk https://www.youtub

This video shows the technique that's closest to how I was taught to sharpen pencils for drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9x49vG9Rk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9x49vG9Rk It's important to note that the goal is to set it up for drawing with the side of the lead, not the point. (he demonstrates the grip and drawing technique it's designed for toward the end). I mostly prefer 2mm lead holders though because I'm too lazy to spend time sharpening and figuring out what to do with the shavings.