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Film: An enlightening short film teaches us exactly How to Sharpen Pencils

Date
4 December 2013

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I just read on Twitter than “craftsmanship is about doing that one thing perfectly a thousand times.” In the case of David Rees, the number two pencil sharpener in the world, it seems this quote was almost written with him in mind. This short film directed by Kenneth Price and written by David himself scooped up five prestigious awards this year at numerous film festivals and has shone a light on an otherwise overlooked craft. I won’t go on, it may spoil it, but next time you think of a pencil I urge you to channel the magic of David and do it with pride, dexterity and

A person wearing a white shirt and black apron stands behind a long wooden workbench. Two small framed pictures hang on the white wall behind them.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

A person in a white shirt and black apron leans over a workbench. They use a small tool to carefully work on a wooden object.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

A person in a white shirt uses a small knife to carve a piece of wood. Wood shavings are scattered across the worn wooden workbench.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

A person uses a small wooden-handled knife to carve a thin piece of wood. The blade is pressed against the top of the wooden dowel.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

A person in a white shirt and black apron leans over a brown leather suitcase. They reach inside the open case, which contains various small items.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

An open brown leather suitcase reveals a red velvet interior. Inside are a manila folder, a pencil and a small plastic bag containing a piece of jewellery.
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Kenneth Price: How to Sharpen Pencils

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Liv Siddall

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Liv joined It’s Nice That as an intern in 2011 and worked across online, print and events, and was latterly Features Editor before leaving in May 2015.

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