One of the best simple pencil sharpeners for writing pencils. The blade holds its sharpness possibly longer, even compared to KUM. If not, it is at the same level. It also has 2 extra blades at the bottom, while it is in a plastic case to protect it and always have the blades together. Value for money product. M+R is a well-known German company with good quality products. I would recommend this sharpener for middle/high school students or anyone who uses a pencil for writing. It is a great choice for those who use mechanical pencils like "lead holder/clutch pencil" that take 5.6mm leads. It is the perfect sharpener for such leads!