It looks like I do. At first it’s novel, then it’s almost useful, because the sheer novelty of it all sends my brain scrambling to find justifications for owning one.
![The Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener The Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110957-600x450.jpg)
The sharpener comes with a Flat Sketchingâ„¢ pencil.
![The Flat Sketchingâ„¢ pencil The Flat Sketchingâ„¢ pencil](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110961-600x450.jpg)
The instructions do not in any way capture how fun This Objectâ„¢ is.
![How to use the Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener How to use the Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110962-600x800.jpg)
After a few side-to-side slides, the taper becomes obvious.
![Gratuitous insertion shot Gratuitous insertion shot](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110963-600x450.jpg)
Even the shavings look different.
![Flat Pointâ„¢ shavings Flat Pointâ„¢ shavings](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110965-600x450.jpg)
So, after several side-to-side semi-wiggles, this is what the pencil looked like:
![Not a Flat Pointâ„¢ just yet Not a Flat Pointâ„¢ just yet](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110967-600x450.jpg)
More vigorous side-to-side action finally revealed the graphite.
![Flat Pointâ„¢ graphite Flat Pointâ„¢ graphite](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110969-600x450.jpg)
Then it was time to shave off the sides.
![The other side of the Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener The other side of the Flat Pointâ„¢ sharpener](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110972-600x450.jpg)
Almost there.
![This is a lot of effort just to get a Flat Pointâ„¢ on a pencil This is a lot of effort just to get a Flat Pointâ„¢ on a pencil](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110976-600x450.jpg)
And finally, it was done.
![That looks flat to me That looks flat to me](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110981-600x450.jpg)
The packaging says “use for drawing and sketching, broad strokes and coverage, and calligraphy practice.” Guess which one I chose.
![Flat Pointâ„¢ calligraphy Flat Pointâ„¢ calligraphy](http://www.leighreyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1110984-600x450.jpg)
My Amusementâ„¢ knows no bounds.
I enjoyed this sharpener very much, including its manufacturer’s extreme dedication to the â„¢ symbol.