This smart looking pencil sharpener is held easily in one's hand, and after putting in 4 double AA batteries, I inserted a small color pencil that needed sharpening. The I-point Ball sharpener definitely sharpened the pencil, not quickly but steadily and gave the pencil a nice point. The I-point is not as fast as some of Westcott's other pencil sharpeners, but the advantage is that it is not heavy and quite portable. It is easily carry able in a backpack and is quite convenient. For someone who wants a portable powered pencil sharpener, the I-Point Ball sharpener is a good solution.
