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Miyamoto Sensei

A Challenge from Miyamoto Sensei

In every box of Blackwing 10001 pencils, there is a challenge from Miyamoto Sensei himself. Can you find the solution to his equation?
Blackwing 10001

Volume 10001 - The Puzzle Pencil

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Paul Stoll

Paul Stoll

Paul Stoll is a jewelry design and goldsmith from San Francisco, CA.
Samantha Dion Baker

Samantha Dion Baker

Samantha Dion Baker is an author and illustrator from Brooklyn, NY who uses Blackwing pencils to realize her gorgeous illustrations.
Meret Oppenheim

The Women of Surrealism

Surrealism's early years were dominated by men. As the movement…
Blackwing Volume 54

Surrealism 101

Surrealism began as a literary movement in the early 20th century,…

The Exquisite Corpse - Behind the Design of Volume 54

The Exquisite Corpse started off as a parlor game invented and…

Volume 54 - The Exquisite Corpse Pencil

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Blackwing Music to Release Johnny Irion’s Driving Friend [Press Release]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/09/18 Alexander Poirier Blackwing…

#SharpenYourSkills - National Handwriting Day 2018

Adam Reineck

Adam Reineck

Adam Reineck leads the design team at IDEO.org, a nonprofit that improves the lives of people living in poverty through design.
Blackwing 16.2

Blackwing Volumes - Blackwing 16.2

The Blackwing 16.2 is a tribute to Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programer. It has a matte white finish, matte black ferrule & firm graphite.
Pencil Pouch

Inside the Pencil Pouch

We've teamed up with the awesome guys at Bradley Mountain for our second carry collaboration, the Blackwing Pencil Pouch. Learn more.
Oxford Exchange

Blackwing Store Profile - Oxford Exchange - Tampa, FL

Learn why Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL is the quintessential Blackwing store and why you should visit them on your next trip through western Florida.
Blackwing 1

Behind the Scenes: Blackwing 1

Guy Clark was on the short list of people we thought this program should honor from Day 1. Read more about the design and thought behind the Blackwing 1.