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		<title>Tortoise Lead Pointer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image used courtesy of isu at the uncomfortable chair. The Tortoise Lead Pointer is a remarkable all-in-one unit for blade sharpening of leads. It can handle: 1.18mm: Traditional mechanical pencils (pre-1950?), and today, Yard-O-Led, some Autopoint, and some Retro 51 pencils. 2.0mm: A standard lead diameter. 3.15mm: A standard lead diameter. 3.8mm: Less common &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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Image used courtesy of isu at <a href="http://chair.blog4.fc2.com/">the uncomfortable chair</a>.</p>
<p>The Tortoise Lead Pointer is a remarkable all-in-one unit for blade sharpening of leads. It can handle:</p>
<p>1.18mm: Traditional mechanical pencils (pre-1950?), and today, Yard-O-Led, some Autopoint, and some Retro 51 pencils.</p>
<p>2.0mm: A standard lead diameter.</p>
<p>3.15mm: A standard lead diameter.</p>
<p>3.8mm: Less common &#8211; used by the Pilot Croquis, and some Koh-I-Noor models. </p>
<p>5.6mm: A standard lead diameter.</p>
<p>Two sharpening angles are offered for 2.0mm leads.</p>
<p>I like the playful name, the design, and the focus on the leadholder culture. Though there are individual sharpeners and lead pointers on the market, I have never seen such an all-in-one unit. I look forward to getting one.</p>
<p>The product can be purchased at <a href="http://www.bundoki.com/?pid=6970012">bundoki.com</a>.</p>
<p>The design behind the product is thanks to <a href="http://www.u5arch.com/u5blog/boubiroku/">U5 Architects Unit</a>.</p>
<p>Please see the review and additional photos at <a href ="http://chair.blog4.fc2.com/blog-entry-68.html">the uncomfortable chair</a>.</p>
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