Absolutely love this pencil sharpener. Use it constantly. So easy to use. Color pencils come out perfectly sharpened every time. I have grandchildren here often and we use pencils daily. They sharpen pencils daily. The sharpener takes the pencil, pulls it down, sharpens the pencil quickly, then releases the pencil sharpened perfectly. The pencil last longer because it doesn't just eat away at the pencil. The two options for different amounts of sharpness is excellent for writing pencils and color pencils. It is so easy to empty the shavings without any mess. This vertical sharpening has been such a surprise. I am so glad I tried this sharpener. I will be giving this sharpener as a gift to our family and homeschool friends. I definitely recommend this product.