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Behind the Design: Blackwing 746

Cameron Brooks

The new Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge. Each pencil features our firm graphite core and is finished with a special multi-layered technique to resemble the iconic International Orange color of the Bridge.

A Conversation with Alembic, Legendary Custom Guitar Shop

Cameron Brooks

Alembic has been handcrafting high-end basses and guitars in the California Bay Area for over fifty years. As part of our recent Blackwing 710 campaign, we sat down with Mica Wickersham Thomas, General Manager, to learn about the...

Beyond the Dead: Jerry Garcia's Musical Legacy

Alexander Poirier

Jerry Garcia’s name is etched in the annals of rock & roll history, primarily for his role as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead. His musical journey was as vibrant as his visual art, characterized...

Jerry Garcia's California Roots

Andrew Nguyen

Born and raised in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia was as much a product of California as any artist ever was. His relationship with the Golden State was deeply entwined with his life and career, shaping his artistic sensibilities...

Introducing Blackwing 710 - The Jerry Garcia Pencil

Andrew Nguyen

Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that...

Blackwing's Predictions for 2024

Andrew Nguyen

Here’s to 2024! In celebration, we wanted to share a few fun predictions for lifestyle trends, popular activities, and cultural shifts that will be on an upward trajectory this year. In response to our rapidly changing digital landscapes,...

Makers Series — Leslie Hung

Andrew Nguyen

A Conversation with Leslie Hung   We partnered with comic book artist and illustrator Leslie Hung for our Artist Series Notebooks featuring her incredible original artwork. Leslie is the co-creator of Image Comic's Snotgirl.   Can you tell...

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Pencils, erasers, sharpeners, notebooks, and more for the analog lifestyle.

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