The legendary Blackwing pencils were loved by award-winning writers such as John Steinbeck, Leonard Bernstein and Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones or Disney’s Shamus Culhane. With the closure of the Eberhard Faber plant, the remaining Blackwing pencils gain collectible value, and their demand skyrockets. Dedicated Blackwing enthusiasts are not afraid, even though the cost of a single pencil reaches $ 40. In 2016 the company Palomino, having already years of service in the pencil industry and access to the best quality materials, manages to bring back to the market Blackwing pencils. Thanks to them, the new generation of musicians, writers, designers and writing fanatics has at its disposal the – admittedly – “Best pencil in the world.” What makes Blackwing pencils unique and their writing efficient and flawless are the following features. All Blackwing pencils are made of Californian cedar wood, while their core is made of Japanese toner. Multiple coats of lacquer “dress” the body of the pencil on which the company logo is imprinted with the method of gold printing. Its characteristic design makes it stand out among the other pencils that have been made around the world. Finally, the almost hexagonal shape of the pencil favors stability in the scribe’s hand. Blackwing Natural highlights the natural color of the wood with a matte finish, gold print and gray eraser with gold casing. Blackwing Natural toner corresponds to F / H. Sold individually. The purchase of 12 pencils is accompanied by the corresponding box.
