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The Blackwing Pen

Writing is an everyday act we rarely think about. It's easy to assume there's not much to it. But with the right tool, even something simple feels different.

Built with a solid, machined aluminum body, balanced weight, and an ergonomic shape, the Blackwing Pen is designed for a single line or a full page. Each pen features a medium Schmidt rollerball cartridge with black ink and dual-spring click mechanism, delivering a smooth, expressive line and a hefty click.

Available now for pre-order. The Blackwing Pen will begin shipping in March.

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Blackwing Pen on a white background.
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A person writing in a notebook with the Blackwing pen on a wooden table.
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BLACKWING VOLUME 574
NATIVE AMERICAN ART PENCIL

For centuries, the Indigenous people of North America have preserved their histories through art. As more and more Native Americans were displaced by westward-expanding colonialism, art became a vessel for preserving their culture as well as their history. Their daily lives were recorded through paintings, songs, stories, and dances.

Native American art is both functional and beautiful, acting as a bridge to Indigenous cultures and offering a unique perspective on their history. These works enrich the lives of all North Americans, providing a window into the world through Indigenous eyes.

The Blackwing 574 is our tribute to Native American art and the 574 nations that use it to assert agency and identity. We worked with Kaw, Osage, Lakota artist Chris Pappan to design a pencil that evokes geometric patterns found throughout many Native American expressions of culture. Each pencil includes our firm graphite.

A portion of the proceeds from this release will be donated to the Cheyenne River Youth Project and their mission to provide enriching arts programs to Lakota youth on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation.

 

Blackwing volume 574 pencils - tribute to Native American art
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Key Features

  • Black ink
  • Machined aluminum body
  • Ergonomic "half-moon" shape
  • Balanced weight
  • Schmidt medium rollerball cartridge
  • Dual-spring click mechanism
  • Magnetic cap for easy disassembly
  • Weight: 31g / 1.1oz
  • Pen Dimensions: 5.5" x 0.5" x 0.5"

Hefty Click

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The Blackwing Pen's hefty click is the result of a dual-spring click mechanism that creates just the right amount of resistance.

Machined Aluminum Body

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Its machined aluminum body features a unique “half moon” shape that is comfortable to grip and ensures your pen doesn’t roll off your desk.

Rollerball Cartridge

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Each pen includes a medium Schmidt rollerball cartridge with black ink that lays down a smooth, expressive line, but it will work with any capless rollerball cartridge.

Tactile Click

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The Blackwing Pen's hefty click is the result of a dual-spring click mechanism that creates just the right amount of resistance.

Machined Aluminum Body

Icon of the Blackwing Pen Body

Its machined aluminum body features a unique “half moon” shape that is comfortable to grip and ensures your pen doesn’t roll off your desk.

Rollerball Cartridge

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Each pen includes a medium Schmidt rollerball cartridge with black ink that lays down a smooth, expressive line, but it will work with any capless rollerball cartridge.

Hefty Click

Icon showing the Blackwing Clicker up close

The Blackwing Pen's satisfying click is the result of a simple one-piece cam and magnetic cap.

Machined Aluminum Body

Icon of the Blackwing Pen Body

Its machined aluminum body features a unique “half moon” shape that is comfortable to grip and ensures your pen doesn’t roll off your desk.

Rollerball Cartridge

Icon of the Blackwing Pen rollerball

Each pen includes a medium Schmidt rollerball cartridge that lays down a smooth, expressive line, but will work with any capless rollerball cartridge.

Get to know the Blackwing Pen

Blackwing Pen FAQs

When will my order ship?

Available for pre-order now. The Blackwing Pen will begin shipping in March. If you purchase other items alongside your pre-order, they will go out the same time as your pen shipment. We recommend placing a separate order if you would like those other items sooner.

Why did you decide to make a pen?

Folks have been asking us to design a pen for over a decade. After years of designing and fine-tuning, we've crafted the perfect pen to accompany you on your analog journey.

Will you continue to make pencils?

Our pencils will always be the backbone of everything we do. We are excited to introduce the Blackwing Pen as a new way to slow down. We hope you'll use it alongside all your Blackwing tools.

Will you offer pen refills?

Each Blackwing Pen includes a medium Schmidt Rollerball cartridge, but it will work with any capless rollerball. We will release our pen refills at a later date.