This sharpener/eraser combination is ideal for everyone. Sharpener boasts a sturdy plastic construction with a steel blade that sharpens standard pencils cleanly and effectively. Sharpener also has a receptacle for pencil shavings on the other end. Just pull the cap off and you have a white synthetic eraser that will erase cleanly and easily. Sharpener Type: Manual; Power Type: Manual; Batteries Required: No; Intended-Use Environment: Home; Office; School.