This desktop sharpener is on the smaller size, and fits standard 4-8mm pencils. Don’t let the small size fool you, as it offers premium performance in the form of a wicked sharp, semi-curved point that’s competitive with many handheld long-point sharpeners on the market. Note that this is a one-stage sharpener, with a point that is best for writing. If you are looking for a desktop crank sharpener that is better suited to colored pencils, and which allows you to adjust point size and shape, you should consider the standard Pencil Sharpening Machine.