Tag Archive for: Blackwing Volumes

Blackwing 155

Volume 155 – The Bauhaus Pencil

How much can a pencil write

How Many Words Does an Extra-Firm Blackwing Write?

An experiment by Robin Lepine There are many factors that affect the longevity of a pencil. The graphite formulation, the pressure you write with, the paper you write on, and how frequently the pencil is sharpened, all contribute to how…
Blackwing 42

Blackwing Volume 42 – The Jackie Robinson Pencil

The Blackwing 42 is a tribute to Jackie Robinson and those who pursue their passions, creative or otherwise, regardless of the obstacles in their way.
Blackwing Volume 10

Blackwing Volume 10 – The Journalism Pencil

The Blackwing 10 is a tribute to Nellie Bly - and investigative journalists like her - who keep citizens informed, and give them a voice.
Blackwing Volume 10

10 Days in a Mad-House

In 1887, Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World tasked Nellie Bly, a yet unknown journalist, with investigating the insane asylum on New York’s Blackwell’s Island. What follows is the full series that was the result of her investigation. The events depicted are sensitive and, in many cases, disturbing, but they have been unedited and presented here in their entirety.
Blackwing 530

Dropping Some Gold Rush Knowledge

I missed out on the the grade school field trip to Sutter’s Mill, so when I paid the historical landmark a visit in preparation for the launch of the Blackwing 530, I learned quite a bit. I also fell down a rabbit hole of Gold Rush research…
Blackwing Point Guard

What’s Inside the Blackwing 530 Subscription Box

In addition to a twelve pack of pencils and thirteenth archive tube pencil, Blackwing Volumes subscribers always receive a little something extra. With the Blackwing 211, it was a cedar slat with the pencil's story etched into its face. With…
Blackwing 530

Blackwing Volumes – Volume 530

Joe DiMaggio

The Insane Facts Behind DiMaggio’s Hit Streak

The release of the Blackwing 56 was very much a labor of love for a team full of baseball enthusiasts. Along the way, we discovered some pretty astounding things about Joe DiMaggio’s famous streak. Hours spent scouring sites like Baseball-Reference.com…
Blackwing Coin

Some Serious Coinage

Subscribers who have been with us since the beginning will find a little something extra in their shipment. Inspired by the challenge coins used by military members, philanthropic organizations and other groups, we’ve created a coin for the…