WHY BLACKWING?
Blackwing pencils are prized for their high-quality graphite that rarely breaks, incense
cedar wood that sharpens easily, and distinctive flat ferrule and rectangular eraser. The erasers are one of the most beloved aspects of these pencils, for two reasons: first, they’re replaceable and extendable, so unlike the erasers on typical wooden pencils, they won’t wear down long before the lead. Second, they’re rectangular, so they have small corners that are useful for erasing little details. The replacement erasers also come in different colors, so you can have fun customizing your pencils!
Blackwings are longer than a typical pencil, making them particularly comfortable for drawing with, and they come in four different grades of lead (more on this below). The high-quality Japanese graphite they use tends to be darker and smoother than other graphite, so their pencils are bold and never scratchy.
As if those weren’t enough reasons to love Blackwing pencils, they donate a portion of all their sales to help fund arts education. In addition to their classic pencils, they create
notebooks, pencil cases and sharpeners to complement their writing tools.
