David Rees, based in New York’s Hudson River Valley, will sharpen your pencils, by hand, and ship them back to you. Not only will they be returned extra-sharp, and hand-crafted, owners will also receive the removed shavings and a “certificate of sharpening”.
Artisanal Pencil Sharpening is an idea much bigger than just putting the lead back in your pencil, it’s about putting the love back. It’s a fascinating example – and inspiration – for other artisanal opportunities that could operate right across the luxury sector.
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