1. Diversity in Style
Pencil sharpeners come in a variety of styles, from simple plastic ones to exquisite metal ones, each with its own characteristics and advantages. Plastic pencil sharpeners are lightweight and durable, making them suitable for daily use by students. Metal pencil sharpeners, on the other hand, are more high-end and elegant, making them suitable for formal occasions or situations where they will be used for longer periods of time. 2. Diversity in Functionality Besides the basic function of sharpening pencils, pencil sharpeners now incorporate more functions. For example, some pencil sharpeners come with a pencil holder, making it convenient for us to carry and fix pencils; some also have erasers, allowing us to erase mistakes during the writing process. Additionally, some advanced electric pencil sharpeners even have functions such as automatic lead feeding and safety protection. II. The Functionality of Pencil Sharpeners 1. Sharpening Pencils The most basic function of a pencil sharpener is to sharpen pencils. Whether manual or electric, pencil sharpeners can help us to trim pencils to the appropriate thickness for writing and learning. 2. Protecting Pencil Tips Many designs of pencil sharpeners take into account the protection of pencil tips. For example, some pencil sharpeners automatically clamp the pencil tip after sharpening to prevent it from being damaged by touching. Additionally, some advanced pencil sharpeners even automatically attach protective caps to the pencil tips after sharpening.