Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils
Blackwing

Blackwing Vol. 20 Pencils

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$2.67

Blackwing 20 celebrates tabletop games and the cherished moments they can create. Features a raised polyhedron design inspired by gaming dice and our firm graphite.

The types of games we play and the way we play them have evolved. Some of the earliest tabletop games - like chess, mancala, and senet - were games of strategy. Today, math, language, storytelling, and more help forge unique gameplay experiences for countless different games.

With just a pencil, notebook, and a set of dice, you can become a real estate tycoon, a wordsmith, or an adventurer on a quest. You can team with others to solve a mystery, or build the ultimate baseball team to crush the competition. The only limit is your imagination… and the rules of the game, of course.

Blackwing 20 celebrates tabletop games and the cherished moments they can create. Each pencil features a raised polyhedron design inspired by gaming dice and our firm graphite that is perfect for keeping track of hit points, or tallying a final score.

  • Iconic aluminum ferrule design in gold
  • Genuine Incense-cedar casing that sharpens evenly and easily
  • Specially formulated firm graphite that writes smoothly
  • Replacement erasers available separately
  • Sold as a a single pencil or a box of 12
  • Limited Edition! Once they're gone, they're gone.
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Blackwing pencils are a renowned product in the pencil world, with a rich history that stretches back nearly a century. They were first introduced in the 1930s, became unavailable in the 1990s and early 2000s, and then made a comeback in 2010. Originally produced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Blackwing earned a reputation for being the smoothest and darkest pencils available. Their unique square, replaceable erasers also became a coveted feature.

However, in the 1990s, as office-supply companies struggled, Blackwing was discontinued. Despite that, demand for the pencils never faded. Over time, the price of remaining Blackwing pencils surged, with artists paying up to $40 per pencil for the old stock. Professional animators, in particular, had a strong attachment to Blackwing, seeing it as a vital tool for their work.

The revival of Blackwing came thanks to CalCedar, a leading American supplier of pencil wood based on the West Coast. Known for providing incense cedar wood to pencil manufacturers, CalCedar had already found success with their Palomino pencil brand. They acquired the rights to Blackwing's name and design, then set out to recreate the beloved pencil.

Today's Blackwing pencils rank among the best worldwide. Made in Japan with a proprietary graphite formula and an American incense cedar body, they are both luxurious and dependable. Artists and writers everywhere can relax knowing that Blackwing has been back since 2010 and will be around for the long term.

Additionally, Blackwing releases four limited edition pencils annually, called Volumes. These special editions are made in small batches, and once they're gone, they're gone. Each edition features a unique design and model number, celebrating cultural icons and events.