Blackwing Volume 21 Pencil (1PC)
Today, woodworking is an exercise in precision, intuition, and mindfulness. The adage āmeasure twice, cut onceā encourages woodworkers to slow down, be present, and make purposeful choices. A good rule for woodworking, and a good rule for life.
The Blackwing 21 is our tribute to the craft of woodworking. Each pencil is made with special finger jointed slats created by combining two short slats together. It also features our first-ever square barrel with an extra wide face so you can see the finger joints on each pencil. The number 21 represents the wisdom of "measure twice, cut once." The pencilās firm graphite is perfect for measuring and marking cut lines, and then measuring them again.
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Blackwing Pencils
Legendary Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer and Academy Award winners have created with the Blackwing 602 pencil. The list of known users includes John Steinbeck, Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones, and Disney animator Shamus Culhane who, according to animation historian Charles Soloman, asked to be buried with his Blackwing 602.
Blackwing's roots go back to the 1930s when the 602 model was first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company. Over the years, the pencil with the unique rectangular eraser became synonymous with quality. Then, in 1998, after several corporate acquisitions, it was discontinued, but not forgotten. In fact, fans began paying as much as $40 on eBay for a single Blackwing pencil.
In 2007, Blackwing introduced their Palomino range of pencils using Genuine Incense-cedar and premium Japanese graphite. Artists and writers started comparing them to their beloved Blackwing 602s, and folks began asking Blackwing to consider reviving the Blackwing brand. Blackwing tapped into over 100 years of family-run pencil industry experience to re-introduce Blackwing pencils in 2010.
In the 10 years since its revival, Blackwing has grown from a single pencil into a culture. It's a culture that's all about living mindfully and finding balance in our fast paced lives.