Features a self-locking, revolving, flexible 6 hole pencil guide that fits most pencil sizes.Wide-bottomed tan receptacle that needs emptying less often. Vacu-hold base for strength and stability with 1/3 larger foot area. Undercut teeth for perfect, clean points and meshed gears for quiet operation and wear. The crank handle is 1/2 in. farther away from mounting surface. Will not over sharpen.