Blackwing Collaborates with TRAVELER’S COMPANY

We've teamed up with our friends at TRAVELER'S COMPANY to create a new capsule collection dedicated to our shared love for all things pencils and paper.
Blacwing Volume 574, a tribute to Native American Art

Introducing Blackwing 574 – A Tribute to Native American Art

Limited edition Blackwing collection honoring famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Blackwing 71 is a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural ambition.
Photo of limited edition Frank Lloyd Wright pencils on top of a set of 2 legal pads.

Introducing Blackwing 71 – The Frank Lloyd Wright Pencil

Limited edition Blackwing collection honoring famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Blackwing 71 is a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural ambition.

Behind the Design: Blackwing 746

The new Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge. Each pencil features our firm graphite core and is finished with a special multi-layered technique to resemble the iconic International Orange color of the Bridge.

Introducing Blackwing 746 – The Golden Gate Bridge Pencil

The Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge and other engineering wonders of the modern world.
Alembic Luthier performing a detail carving on a Series II custom bass in zebrawood with a purpleheart and maple neck.

A Conversation with Alembic, Legendary Custom Guitar Shop

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Alembic has been handcrafting high-end basses and guitars in the California Bay Area for over fifty years. As part of our recent Blackwing 710 campaign, we sat down with Mica Wickersham Thomas, General Manager, to learn about the company’s…
Jerry Garcia's painting "Emerging Elephant"

Like a Note in the Air: The Visual Art of Jerry Garcia

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The name Jerry Garcia is synonymous with the Grateful Dead, legendary American rock band known for their lengthy instrumental jams and loyal fan base. But Garcia's artistic talents extended far beyond his virtuosic guitar playing and distinctive…

Jerry Garcia’s California Roots

Born and raised in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia was as much a product of California as any artist ever was. His relationship with the Golden State was deeply entwined with his life and career, shaping his artistic sensibilities in both music…
Blackwing Vol. 710 pencils beside a guitar neck

Introducing Blackwing 710 – The Jerry Garcia Pencil

Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that pulsed through San Francisco in the 1960s. It also fueled Jerry’s profound exploration into painting and visual arts.

Introducing Blackwing Vol. 17 – The Gardening Pencil

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Blackwing 17 examines the mindful practice of gardening. Each pencil features an earth-toned color palette: olive green finish, dark brown ferrule and imprint, and burgundy eraser
Vol 20 Pencils with box

Introducing Blackwing Vol. 20