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title: "STAEDTLER Mars Rotary Lead Pointer with Shavings Reservoir for 2mm Leads"
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# Adjustable point angle Automatic stop prevents over-sharpening Precision rotary sharpening STAEDTLER Mars Rotary Lead Pointer with Shavings Reservoir for 2mm Leads

**Brand:** staedtler
**Price:** ₨425
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Sharpen your edge, sharpen your craft — precision that professionals trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** STAEDTLER Mars Rotary Lead Pointer with Shavings Reservoir for 2mm Leads by staedtler
- **How much does it cost?** ₨425 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- staedtler enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted staedtler brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sharpen Smarter, Not Harder:** Automatic stop feature signals when your lead is perfectly sharpened—no waste, no guesswork.
- • **Clean Lines, Clean Workspace:** Integrated dust wiper removes graphite residue, keeping your work and tools pristine.
- • **Built to Last, Built for Pros:** Durable metal mechanism ensures consistent, reliable sharpening session after session.
- • **Tailor Your Tip with Precision:** Adjust the sharpening cone for ultra-fine or soft points to match every creative or technical need.
- • **Compact Powerhouse for On-the-Go:** Sleek, portable design fits effortlessly in your pencil case or drafting kit—always ready when inspiration strikes.

## Overview

The STAEDTLER Mars Rotary Lead Pointer is a compact, manual sharpener designed exclusively for 2mm leads. Featuring a precision rotary mechanism with adjustable sharpening angles, it delivers tailored points for detailed drawing, drafting, and writing. Its automatic stop prevents over-sharpening, reducing lead waste, while the durable metal build and integrated dust wiper ensure long-lasting, clean performance. Ideal for artists, architects, engineers, and students, this sharpener is a must-have for maintaining professional-grade lead points anytime, anywhere.

## Description

Take control of every line with the STAEDTLER Mars Lead Pointer, a precision rotary sharpener designed specifically for 2 mm leads. Whether you're creating detailed artwork, technical drawings, architectural plans or everyday sketches, this specialized tool helps produce the point you need for controlled, accurate work. The built-in measurement device allows you to adjust the sharpening cone for different points. Create an extremely fine, sharp point for detailed drawing, precise lines and hatching, or select a blunter point for writing and broader, softer strokes. This versatility makes the Mars Lead Pointer useful across both artistic and technical applications. An automatic sharpening stop helps prevent over-sharpening, while the metal sharpening mechanism provides dependable performance. The integrated dust wiper helps remove graphite residue from the sharpened lead, keeping the point clean and ready for use. Designed for 2 mm graphite and compatible lead holders, the compact STAEDTLER Mars Lead Pointer is an essential accessory for artists, architects, engineers, designers, drafting professionals, and students. Keep one in your studio, drafting kit, or pencil case to maintain a precise lead point whenever inspiration or precision work calls for it. 502 BK A6

Review: Great for *almost* any 2mm Lead Holder. - A very neat little gimzo that works great once you get the hang of it. Staedtler does not do a good job of putting instructions with their products -- perhaps this is because they make professional drafting gear and assume everyone already knows how to use their tools. However, it's easy to figure out. You release the lead into the little holes that match the angle of the tip you want (sharp for lines/writing, broad for drawing/shading), I assume these are traditional 23° and 30° tips. Then, you feed the pencil into the large hole, making sure the lead has threaded through the internal chute. Then you gently grip the pencil with two fingers and use it as a crank (like a ice cream maker or a kitchen mill) to engage the sharpening burr. Once you no longer feel the lead scraping the grinder, your lead is done. It is important to know that this is designed to fit the German Staedtler 780 and 788 Leadholders. Or, rather, it's a traditional design and as such they designed those pencils to be compatible -- these are designs from probably 50+ years ago, so it's hard to know which came first. That said, I imagine it is more-or-less compatible with most traditional slim leadholders. Regarding German/Japanese pencil compatibility: One of the things that has come up in the comments on this product as well as many of the Japanese Staedtler products is that this Staedtler 502 Lead Pointer is not compatible with anything wider than the 780 and that includes being "incompatible" with the popular Japanese 925 25-20 and 925 35-20... you will see that many people discuss how to sharpen those in the reviews. First, I will say, there are many stand-alone 2mm sharpeners. If you really want a standalone sharpener, the Staedtler "egg" or "oval"-shaped sharpener from Japan (513 85DS BK), which fits 2mm and 3mm leads However, I can tell you, as I literally just used this 502 sharpener to sharpen my 925 25-20. The simple solution is to make the lead flush with the sleeve, then click the pencil 16-20 times, and then thread the pencil into the grinder, and go for it. You will have to experiment on the angle, the longer the lead the sharper the tip. Start at 16 and work to 20 clicks. If it is too long you will likely snap your lead. I can confirm that this works with HB leads; different degrees may have different results. If you want to be 100% certain, then buy a cheap 780 and use it as a sharpening body, or buy the egg sharpener.
Review: 2 1/2 years and still going strong! - I've been using this sharpener for over 2 and a half years now and it is awesome! It works best work a clutch pencil rather than a click one because you use the 2 depth holes to bottom out the lead and then sharpen and you'll never get the right depth with a click pencil! I use 2H, 2B and 4B 2mm leads and it works very easy on the first 2 but the 4B needs a little finesse (light pressure) to not break the lead a lot! What i do is if the lead breaks i put it in the the wider depth hole and slowly lower the lead in the sharpener hole until it bottoms out, then back off the pressure until it's barely touching the sharpening blade then i start my circles to sharpen the lead but I'm putting more pressure on the outside of the circle (not strait down or toward the center) until it feels like it's not sharpening anymore and then i push a little harder and repeat that until it is sharp! This is nothing like the pencil sharpeners at grade school so don't approach it that way and you will get good results almost every time!

## Features

- PRECISION SHARPENING FOR 2 MM LEADS: Keep clutch pencils and leadholders ready for work with the Mars Lead Pointer. Designed specifically for 2 mm graphite leads, the rotary sharpening action creates precise points for drawing, drafting & writing
- ADJUST THE POINT FOR YOUR PROJECT: The built-in measurement device lets you adjust the sharpening cone to create different points. Choose an extremely fine, sharp point for detailed drawing and hatching or a blunter point for writing and softer lines
- AUTOMATIC STOP HELPS PREVENT OVER-SHARPENING: The automatic sharpening stop helps signal when sharpening is complete, providing greater control and helping reduce unnecessary sharpening and lead waste
- DURABLE METAL SHARPENER WITH DUST WIPER: Built with a metal sharpening mechanism for dependable precision, the Mars Lead Pointer includes an integrated dust wiper to remove graphite dust from the sharpened lead before you return to your work
- ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR ARTISTS & DRAFTERS: A compact, specialized accessory for artists, architects, engineers, designers, students and technical drawing professionals. Keep it in your studio or pencil case for convenient sharpening whenever needed

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002EL9J50 |
| Additional Features | Angle Adjustable, Automatic Stop, Compact, Portable, Shaving Tray |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,806 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #60 in Pencil Sharpeners |
| Brand | STAEDTLER |
| Brand Name | STAEDTLER |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,439 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00031901905699 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.5"D x 3"W x 5"H |
| Item Type Name | pencil-sharpeners |
| Item Weight | 39 g |
| Manufacturer | STAEDTLER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 502 BK A6 03 |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Model Number | 502 BK A6 03 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Specific Uses For Product | 2mm lead |
| Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
| UPC | 799916234660 031901905699 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** STAEDTLER
- **Color:** Blue
- **Material:** Metal, Plastic
- **Power Source:** Manual
- **Specific Uses For Product:** 2mm lead

## Images

![STAEDTLER Mars Rotary Lead Pointer with Shavings Reservoir for 2mm Leads - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EYOkLu7wL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for *almost* any 2mm Lead Holder.
*by P***P on May 7, 2023*

A very neat little gimzo that works great once you get the hang of it. Staedtler does not do a good job of putting instructions with their products -- perhaps this is because they make professional drafting gear and assume everyone already knows how to use their tools. However, it's easy to figure out. You release the lead into the little holes that match the angle of the tip you want (sharp for lines/writing, broad for drawing/shading), I assume these are traditional 23° and 30° tips. Then, you feed the pencil into the large hole, making sure the lead has threaded through the internal chute. Then you gently grip the pencil with two fingers and use it as a crank (like a ice cream maker or a kitchen mill) to engage the sharpening burr. Once you no longer feel the lead scraping the grinder, your lead is done. It is important to know that this is designed to fit the German Staedtler 780 and 788 Leadholders. Or, rather, it's a traditional design and as such they designed those pencils to be compatible -- these are designs from probably 50+ years ago, so it's hard to know which came first. That said, I imagine it is more-or-less compatible with most traditional slim leadholders. Regarding German/Japanese pencil compatibility: One of the things that has come up in the comments on this product as well as many of the Japanese Staedtler products is that this Staedtler 502 Lead Pointer is not compatible with anything wider than the 780 and that includes being "incompatible" with the popular Japanese 925 25-20 and 925 35-20... you will see that many people discuss how to sharpen those in the reviews. First, I will say, there are many stand-alone 2mm sharpeners. If you really want a standalone sharpener, the Staedtler "egg" or "oval"-shaped sharpener from Japan (513 85DS BK), which fits 2mm and 3mm leads However, I can tell you, as I literally just used this 502 sharpener to sharpen my 925 25-20. The simple solution is to make the lead flush with the sleeve, then click the pencil 16-20 times, and then thread the pencil into the grinder, and go for it. You will have to experiment on the angle, the longer the lead the sharper the tip. Start at 16 and work to 20 clicks. If it is too long you will likely snap your lead. I can confirm that this works with HB leads; different degrees may have different results. If you want to be 100% certain, then buy a cheap 780 and use it as a sharpening body, or buy the egg sharpener.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 1/2 years and still going strong!
*by C***S on June 8, 2025*

I've been using this sharpener for over 2 and a half years now and it is awesome! It works best work a clutch pencil rather than a click one because you use the 2 depth holes to bottom out the lead and then sharpen and you'll never get the right depth with a click pencil! I use 2H, 2B and 4B 2mm leads and it works very easy on the first 2 but the 4B needs a little finesse (light pressure) to not break the lead a lot! What i do is if the lead breaks i put it in the the wider depth hole and slowly lower the lead in the sharpener hole until it bottoms out, then back off the pressure until it's barely touching the sharpening blade then i start my circles to sharpen the lead but I'm putting more pressure on the outside of the circle (not strait down or toward the center) until it feels like it's not sharpening anymore and then i push a little harder and repeat that until it is sharp! This is nothing like the pencil sharpeners at grade school so don't approach it that way and you will get good results almost every time!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by A***A on October 6, 2026*

Sharpens my drawing pencils to fine points.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Staedtler 502 BK A6 Mars Rotary Action Lead Pointer and Tub for 2mm Leads, 502BKA6,Blue
- Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm. 780BK
- Staedtler Mars Carbon Lead, 12 x 2mm, HB (200-HB)

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*Last updated: 2026-10-21*