Attention to detail is everything when it comes to pencils.
From the Incense-cedar forests of Oregon and California to your fingertips, every Blackwing pencil undergoes a long journey of craftsmanship before it’s sharpened for the first time.
In this @wsj clip, Alex explains how the 602 achieves its iconic “smokey gray” finish.
Tap the link in our bio to watch the full video.
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The algorithm is there is keep us glued to our screens. It dominates our attention and often times enrages us on purpose. However, there are ways to dodge it and build meaningful community along the way. We wrote about how to "Break the Algorithm" over on our Substack. Give us a follow and read the full piece at the link in our bio.
Display Blackwing pencils your way. Whether it’s on a desk or a shelf, showing off your coveted Volumes or having different graphite types close at hand, you can mix and match our Blackwing displays to present your collection in style. Find them at the link in our bio.
Lefties, we see you ✨
Our first-ever Blackwing Pen features a smooth, expressive ink that dries instantly. We put it to the ultimate "smudge test" with a left-hander to prove it.
Say goodbye to the smear. Link in bio to shop.
“Slowing down is where the magic happens. It’s where you hear where your heart is trying to take you.”
A look into the analog world of woodworker and printmaker Stephen King, aka @sapwoodworking . No two trees tell the same story, and there are no shortcuts to capturing them—just handmade paper, ink, and plenty of “elbow grease.”
Closing out Earth Month with a tribute to the trees. Catch the feature in the latest Makers Series. Link in @blackwing bio.
Starting tomorrow (4/25), Blackwing x Independent Bookstore Day 2026 pencils will be available for purchase exclusively at participating booksellers. Find a participating retailer and support your local independent bookstore at the link in our bio.
*Not sold on the Blackwing website. Only available at participating retailers. Check with your local retailer for more details.*
Happy Earth Day! Small changes and adopting sustainable practices in your daily life really do make a difference. We wanted to share some easy habits to help you on your sustainability journey as we continue to honor and respect the planet we share.
Read about them over on our blog at the link in our bio.
Introducing the Graduation Notebook Essentials Set 🎓
This limited time set is the perfect gift set for grads. It includes 4 "Class of 2026" Blackwing pencils in gold with our balanced graphite, a "Class of 2026" A5 Notebook with ruled paper, our One-Step Sharpener, and a gold Point Guard.
Shop the Graduation Set at the link in our bio.
A pencil has always belonged in moments that matter.
State testing. End-of-year benchmarks. The open house where a student's work gets to live on a wall. The Blackwing Foundation is in those moments, bringing creative programming into classrooms during the busiest, hardest stretch of the school year.
For teachers, it's a resource. For students, it's an outlet. For all of us who believe in what making things can do, it's worth knowing about.
A portion of every Blackwing purchase supports this work. Follow @blackwingfoundation and visit the link in the Foundation's bio to see it in action. đź–¤
