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Introducing Blackwing 458 - A Tribute To Birding

Kaleena Quintero

Celebrate the tribute to birding with the limited-edition Blackwing 458 collection. This pencil set features 4 gradient designs inspired by North American birds: Clark’s grebe, mallard, green jay, and black rail. 458 represents the estimated number of migratory...
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Makers Series — Julian de Medeiros

Sadie Giacomelli

From hosting live-streamed lectures in his car to filling pages with "manuscribbles", philosopher and creator Julian de Medeiros is on a mission to make critical thinking relentlessly contemporary. We sat down with Julian to discuss the radical act...
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How to Use Different Graphite Types

Kaleena Quintero

Find your perfect pencil. Blackwing's four graphite cores are soft, balanced, firm, and extra-firm. Each is made from a unique blend of graphite, clay, and wax to suit different creative needs. The Matte delivers dark, expressive lines ideal...
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Blackwing x Independent Bookstore Day 2026 - Retailer Locator

Sadie Giacomelli

We are thrilled to announce our latest Blackwing x Independent Bookstore Day pencil set for 2026. Our long-standing partnership with Independent Bookstore Day celebrates small businesses and independent booksellers with a limited-edition pencil set available starting on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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