Erasers and sharpeners that protect paper and produce clean results
Choose kneaded erasers for gentle lifting of graphite and vinyl erasers for tougher marks Test erasers on scrap paper to avoid abrasion For sharpening a quality desktop sharpener with replaceable blades gives consistent points and reduces breakage Manual crank sharpeners with metal gears are durable and portable For artists consider sharpeners that create long tapered points and keep a small pocket sharpener for travel Replace blades regularly and clean shavings to maintain performance