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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.

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.
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…