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Blackwing pencils were favored by award-winning creators throughout the 20th century. Despite a cult following, they fell victim to cost cutting measures in the 1990s and were discontinued. That didn't stop devotees from paying as much as $40 per pencil to seize unused stock. In 2010, we drew from nearly a century of experience in the pencil business to access the best materials in the world and b

ring Blackwing back for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence.

07/17/2026

Retailer Spotlight - Folio Press & Paperie in Santa Barbara, CA

Part letterpress studio, part retail store, and part postal station, folio press and paperie brings thoughtful and eco-conscious stationery to the California coast.

07/15/2026

Introducing the Blackwing Crate Gift Set. The Crate combines all of our best-selling pencils, accessories, and paper products in one beautifully assembled box. This gift set is the ultimate collection of Blackwing products for creatives and collectors alike.

The Blackwing Crate includes 24 Blackwing pencils and a One-step Sharpener inside a Walnut Gift Box, Replacement Erasers, a Desktop Sharpener, 3 Point Guards, a Handheld Eraser, a Pencil Extender, a Notebook Clip, a Medium Slate Notebook (Dot-Grid), and an A4 Spiral Notebook (Blank).

Shop now: https://blackwing602.com/products/blackwing-crate-gift-set

07/13/2026

We went big. Dropping soon. 👀

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07/09/2026

Sign up for a Blackwing Volumes Subscription to receive Vol. 458, our tribute to birding. This box includes a 12-pack of gradient pencils inspired by the Clark's Grebe, the Mallard, the Green Jay, and the Black Rail, a birding zine filled with stories and activities, an archive pencil, and a subscriber-exclusive bonus item.

Subscribe to save 10% off sitewide on every purchase and get each new quarterly box shipped directly to you: https://blackwing602.com/products/volumes-subscription

07/07/2026

A behind-the-design look at Vol. 458, a tribute to birding. Each pencil features a design inspired by four different North American birds, each built around the bird’s iconic colors.

Clark's Grebe Design - A yellow, orange, and black gradient that echoes the bird’s bill and black cap.

Mallard Design - A green, purple, blue gradient to showcase the male Mallard’s head, with red and orange drawn from its webbed feet.

Green Jay Design - A vibrant green, blue, and yellow gradient inspired by the Jay’s rare plumage.

Black Rail Design - A black, red, blue, and grey gradient drawn from the rail’s striking eye and plumage.

Learn more about the design: https://blackwing602.com/blogs/blackwing-blog/blackwing-vol-458-behind-the-design

07/02/2026

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we have created a limited-edition collection featuring the quote “THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE” excerpted from Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address. This collection includes a limited-edition set of 12 pencils and a bulk set of 250. Each pencil contains our balanced graphite.

A portion of every purchase will benefit Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and support its ongoing mission to bring the joy of reading to children across the United States.

Pencil 12-packs are limited to 1776 sets, and Bulk 250 sets are limited to 50.

Available now while supplies last. Begins shipping the week of 7/6: https://blackwing602.com/collections/the-blackwing-250-collection

07/01/2026

A closer look at Vol. 458, our tribute to birding. These limited-edition pencils feature a gradient design inspired by one of four North American birds: the Clark's Grebe, Mallard, Green Jay, and Black Rail. Get them now at the link in our bio.

06/30/2026

Introducing the Blackwing 458, the latest limited-edition Blackwing Volumes release paying tribute to birding, in collaboration with National Audubon Society.

Birding, or bird watching, is the observation, study, and cataloging of birds in their natural habitats. Even more than that, it’s an exercise in slowing down. In a world constantly vying for our attention, birding asks us to simply be present. It reminds us there is beauty all around us, waiting to be noticed.

Each balanced graphite Blackwing pencil features a gradient finish inspired by one of four North American birds: the Clark’s Grebe, Mallard, Green Jay, and Black Rail.

The model number 458, the estimated number of migratory bird species that regularly travel through the United States and Canada, is stamped on each pencil in black foil.

Shop the limited-edition Blackwing 458 pencil set: https://blackwing602.com/products/blackwing-volume-458-set-of-12

06/26/2026

“Against the tyranny of constant pseudo-activity, sometimes the most radical thing is to do nothing at all.”

A look into the analog world of philosopher and creator Julian de Medeiros. From streaming live-stream lectures to filling pages with daily "manuscribbles," his process relies on tuning out the digital noise to think critically about our times. No shortcuts to true originality, just a notebook, paper, and a dedication to the cause.

Catch the feature in the latest Makers Series: https://blackwing602.com/blogs/blackwing-blog/makers-series-julian-de-medeiros

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