Blackwing Blog

The Blackwing 11 is our tribute to Bill Russell and his undeniable legacy. The number 11 foil stamped on each pencil represents the number of championships he won, more than any player in NBA history. The pencil also...

Here's a quick behind-the-scenes look at how Blackwing pencils are made, broken down step-by-step!

The Blackwing 11 is our tribute to Bill Russell and his undeniable legacy. The number 11 foil stamped on each pencil represents the number of championships he won, more than any player in NBA history.

National Handwriting Day is a friendly reminder to disconnect from screens, slow down to appreciate the small moments, and rediscover the joy of putting pencil to paper. Handwriting offers several unique benefits that extend beyond communication, so we...

Last year, we collaborated with TRAVELER'S COMPANY and the capsule collection was such a hit that we sold out the first day. Good news: it's back!

We recently released Volume 574, which is Blackwing’s tribute to Native American art and culture, aligning with and honoring Native American Heritage Month. This is a launch that was especially near and dear to our team. Here’s a...

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires. To support ongoing recovery efforts, we’ve created a limited edition fundraiser pencil set with 100% of proceeds going to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery...

In a fast-paced, digital world, it’s all too common to feel distracted and overwhelmed. With a new year on the horizon, here are a few ways you can carry out a purposeful, intentional, and goal-driven year.

The Blackwing 574 is our tribute to Native American art and the 574 nations that use it to assert agency and identity. We worked with Kaw, Osage, Lakota artist Chris Pappan to design a pencil that evokes geometric patterns found...

We had the opportunity to chat with Robert Brighton, award-winning author and creator of the Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries and other acclaimed titles.