Introducing the Blackwing Eras – The 10th Anniversary Pencil

The Blackwing 602 was a staple tool for creators throughout the 20th century. Despite its renown and devoted following, the pencil disappeared during the 1990s. We acquired the brand in 2010 and brought back the iconic pencil for a new generation…

Presenting the Blackwing Custom Program

The story you tell matters. Impress all of your fans and clients with customized Blackwing Pencils and Notebooks. Perfect for Artists, Musicians, Authors, Hoteliers, Publishers, Agencies, Event Promoters, and many more. PENCILS: Minimum…
Aparajita incense

Aparajita Incense and Ravi’s Performance Ritual

Each quarter, Volumes subscribers receive a 12-pack of limited edition pencils alongside exclusive curated items. Included in our most recent release is a sample of Aparajita incense, a personal favorite of both George Harrison and Ravi Shankar.…
Blackwing 3

The Meaning of 3: Ravi Shankar and the Om

Our latest Volumes release, The Blackwing 3, is a tribute to music pioneer Ravi Shankar. This release seeks to not only honor the impact he had on global culture, but also the spiritual principles essential to his life and music. The cultural…
Volume 3

Introducing Blackwing 3 – The Ravi Shankar Pencil

The Blackwing 3 is a tribute to Ravi Shankar on his 100th birthday. It features a matte turmeric finish accented with a pattern inspired by one of Ravi’s iconic sitars.
Stay Indoors

Stay indoors. Stay mindful.

*Updated 05/08/20 Every week, we're sharing ways to stay mindful while you stay indoors. Sign up for our newsletter to get our weekly list.  Zine Making with Austin Kleon Learn how to make a pocket-sized zine using a single piece…

Making Waves with Surf-Inspired Art

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The Blackwing 840 is our tribute to surf culture and its mantra of mindfulness. Despite (or perhaps because of) its go-with-the-flow mentality, surf culture has made waves across a number of artistic disciplines, including the visual arts,…
Updated Blackwing Branding

Say Hello to Our New Look

Today, we’re stoked to introduce an updated Blackwing logo for the first time since we revived the brand in 2010. The design ditches the old logo’s oblique letters for an upright look inspired by the first imprint to grace a Blackwing pencil.…
One Step Long Point Sharpener

Introducing Our New Sharpeners

Today, we’re feeling sharp. In case you missed it, we just introduced one brand-new sharpener, and some pretty exciting updates to our classic two-step sharpener. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and what’s different.  The One-Step…
Blackwing 155

Volume 155 – The Bauhaus Pencil