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The Blackwing 223 is a tribute to Woody Guthrie and his immutable optimism. Each pencil features a design inspired by This Land’s “ribbon of highway,” “endless skyway” and “golden valley.” The matte black ferrule and earth-toned eraser are...

We had the opportunity to sit down with author and illustrator Lindsay Gardner to talk about art, her sources of inspiration, and her new book, Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection. Lindsay sketched every original illustration...

In the middle of a frigid January in 1961, 19-year Bob Dylan embarked on a road trip from Minnesota to New York City with little more than a guitar and suitcase.

Did you miss our holiday shipping window, but still want to give the gift of Blackwing this holiday season? Download a printable Blackwing Holiday Postcard or E-Card to accompany your order and to send to your gift recipients.

Check out our retailer spotlight on Yoseka Stationery, located in Brooklyn, NY. Get to know the faces behind the store here.

Check out our retailer spotlight on The Kabine, located in St. Louis, MO. Get to know the faces behind the store here.

Our latest Volumes release, the Blackwing 6, pays tribute to the independent businesses that have made up the backbone of our communities. We partnered with several of our amazing Blackwing retailers for the rollout of this release and...

The Blackwing 6 celebrates independent businesses and their entrepreneurial spirit. Each set comes with six neon red and six neon blue pencils inspired by the iconic neon “Open” sign. Each pencil features a black ferrule, black imprint, and...