Ooooh, dodgy subject this sharpening mullarky.

Now me, I still prefer to use a hobby knife to sharpen, some people like those olde-fashioned metal ones, some prefer the little square "school-type" metal ones that are hell on the fingers, while the high-flyer in his office will either have an electric one or a secretary to sharpen his.

If you ain't sure which to go for, try a mechanical pencil. Less messy, no shavings in the bin.

Hope this helps!

(",) Oh, bugger - just realised I didn't actually answer the question of how much to sharpen! Told you, bloody minefield this subject! Once again it's personal choice, but just leave a little bit of lead for finework, but sharpen further back with a knife for shading. Don't try shading with the mechanical pencil. Cheers!

Message edited on: 10/09/2004 17:24