Unlike many other machines, the Fastbreak scoring machine uses compression for a clean, straight score that keeps laser inks from cracking. In addition, The fastbreak has easy-to-use set-up guides, which are great for scoring covers with different spine sizes - a great feature if you need crisp, square creases with every project. Additionally, the Fastbreak comes standard with a double scoring knife. This helpful tool easily opens back and front covers for a lay-flat bind and a single scoring knife is available for separate purchase.

The Powis Parker Fastbreak is quite simple to operate. All you have to do is put your document on the Fastbreak and pull the handle - it's just that easy. This motion will make a crisp and clean score, improving your fold, and making your whole project look professional. Professional and functional documents are, after all, the goal of most companies and the Powis Parker Fastbreak helps you achieve this goal.

If your scoring needs are simple, the Fastbreak is a solid choice that scores quickly and accurately for smaller run projects. Since the machine is manual, however, rather than electric, it can be slow for a large volume application. Additionally the guides can be hard to adjust to the right setting, though things do have a tendency to get easier with more time and practice.

There are also some limitations on stock types and sizes that can be put through the scoring machine. The Powis Parker Fastbreak is designed, for the most part, for letter-size projects, either portrait or landscape. It doesn't work well with books or other documents that are not considered "normal sized" like anything too large or too small

The Fastbreak has a solid, metal base and guides, making the machine durable, even with a lot of wear. The rubber handle on the machine also wears well and is quite simple to use. Additionally, the machine's clear plastic shield lets you view your document's alignment marks while you score, so that your scores are always right on target.

With all of these features and durable, functional parts, the Powis Parker Fastbreak is among the strongest-constructed scoring machines available, particularly at the price point for which it is offered. Powis Parker creates well-constructed equipment and the Fastbreak is no exception.

The Fastbreak is definitely one of the very best machines available and really is the right scoring machine for short run perfect binding and other smaller scoring projects. The machine is not right for heavy production environments due to its lack of capacity for larger volumes, which would be better served with an electric machine. If your needs are small or moderate, however, the Powis Parker Fastbreak is perfect for you.