Blackwing Blog

The Blackwing X George Harrison Notebook was designed with the help of the Harrison family to be the perfect creative companion. Each notebook features 160 pages of blank 80 GSM paper and includes one of our songwriter template...

Blackwing, maker of the iconic Blackwing 602 pencil, is launching a limited edition pencil and notebook collection celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Russell.

The Blackwing 602 was a staple tool for creators throughout the 20th century. Despite its renown and devoted following, the pencil disappeared during the 1990s. We acquired the brand in 2010 and brought back the iconic pencil for...

The new logo design ditches the old logo’s oblique letters for an upright look inspired by the first imprint to grace a Blackwing pencil. Although we’re moving forward, our new look is more about being present where you...

Today, we’re feeling sharp. In case you missed it, we just introduced one brand-new sharpener, and some pretty exciting updates to our classic two-step sharpener. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and what’s different.

The emblem is made up of a series of disconnected lines that, when viewed independently, amount to nothing more than simple, but obtuse, geometry. But, when taken together, they become much more than the sum of their parts;...

In addition to 24 freshly sharpened pencils, John Steinbeck would start each day with a stack of yellow legal pads. We created the (Il)legal pad in his honor.

The Blackwing Loft is officially open at Rough Trade NYC! This evolving space will be home to one-of-a-kind art installations, events and workshops, and exclusive in-store products.