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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...

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.

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 840 is a tribute to Duke Kahanamoku and the enlightened lifestyle he helped cultivate through surfing.

The Blackwing 42 is a tribute to Jackie Robinson and those who pursue their passions, creative or otherwise, regardless of the obstacles in their way.

There is no definitive method of scorekeeping; baseball scoring is as unique to the scorer as the scorecard is to a particular game. But there are some basic principals that carry over, no matter the scorer. Here is...

Here are the the 17 most interesting facts we discovered about Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak while making the Blackwing 56 pencil.

The Blackwing 56 pays tribute to the Yankee Clipper during the 75th anniversary of his famous streak. The blue pinstripe barrel is a nod to the uniform he wore with the utmost class and dignity, while the gold...