 Are you wondering how I got these long pencil points? Well I use this sharpener. You hand crank it and it carves the wood into that long point but to get the super sharp tip at the end that you sometimes need use the sandpaper on the inside of the sharpener or just a nail file. Much easier to keep out on your desk and you get a super super sharp point which is better when you're getting into your detail work. This and so much more are on my youtube channel right now in a full artist's gift guide.