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The Blackwing 64 is a tribute to comic books and the innovative minds that bring them to life. The pencil’s design is a nod to the 64-color palette and printing technique sported by some of the earliest comic...

Go behind the design of the Blackwing 64 pencil, a tribute to comic books and the innovative minds that bring them to life. Learn how the pencil's design is a nod to the 64-color palette and printing technique...

The Blackwing 64 is a tribute to comic books and the minds that bring them to life. Each pencil features a halftone design that’s a nod to the 64 color palette utilized in some of the earliest comics....

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. During this month, we want to recognize the work of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America and the legacy of Marjorie Guthrie’s commitment to combating the disease after Woody’s death in 1967. 

Woody Guthrie, the dust bowl troubadour. Guthrie left an indelible mark on society, culture, politics, and the world through his music, art, and storytelling. This incredible portrait by artist Trevor Jamieson perfectly encapsulates Woody’s complexity and nuance and...

The Blackwing Palomino is the second entry into our Blackwing Eras series. Each set includes 12 special edition pencils inspired by the Palomino pencils that paved the way for the Blackwing revival.

We partnered with luthier and Blackwing Maker Butch Boswell of Boswell Guitars on a custom guitar build. The guitar features a Tunnel 13 redwood top, brass accents, and a special rosette that includes actual Blackwing pencils. Learn more about...

We had the pleasure to sit down with guitar maker and craftsman, Butch Boswell, to talk about the intricate processes of his trade, tools he can’t live without, and much more.