So, I have been buying this for a couple of years now and I am a brow EXPERT, I have been using this for my brows for years and I absolutely love it personally. Yes, the wood is very thing and shaves off easily but just have a sharp sharpener and you’re good. One pencil lasts me over 6 months for my brows and I do them everyday. Cant beat the price for that if you know what your doing. Using a light hand and the assistance of an eyebrow brush works wonders for your brows with this product. I also do use it as eyeliner as intended, and I like it for that too although this is far from water proof. One brush to the eyebrow from someone hand or shirt and the product is gone. I just don’t let people touch my face. Love it for the price.