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Included in our most recent release is a sample of Aparajita incense, a personal favorite of both George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. The sweet smell of Aparajita incense wafting through the air became ubiquitous in all of Ravi’s...

Inside the Endless Om features an amazing group of artists including Johnny Irion, members of Wilco, Stone Temple Pilots, Dawes, and THE DUDE himself, Jeff Bridges. It was recorded remotely during the pandemic with everyone sending in parts from...

Our latest Volumes release, The Blackwing 3, is a tribute to music pioneer Ravi Shankar. This release seeks to not only honor the impact he had on global culture, but also the spiritual principles essential to his life...

The Blackwing 3 is a tribute to Ravi Shankar on his 100th birthday. It features a matte turmeric finish accented with a pattern inspired by one of Ravi’s iconic sitars.

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

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.