Claimed by many to be the best writing utensil in the world, Blackwing pencils are famous for the quality of graphite, iconic shape, replaceable eraser and the men and women whose works they’ve inspired throughout the years. The list of known users includes John Steinbeck, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein and Chuck Jones (who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and countless other Looney Tunes characters).
In 1973, art found itself at the forefront of a cultural shift. The United States military had just pulled out of Vietnam after nearly two decades and midcentury optimism had given way to uncertainty. Art, even when created for mass appeal, took on a darker tone. 1973’s highest-grossing movie – The Exorcist – and top-selling album – Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon – gave us a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the time.
Fifty years later, the Blackwing 2 acknowledges art’s role in bringing about change. Each pencil features a cracked glow-in-the-dark design that plays on the duality of art and the challenging realities that inspire it. Each pencil also includes a firmest graphite yet – a special 2X firm graphite formulated specially for this release.
Launched in the 1930s, discontinued in 1998, the Blackwing Pencil is now making a comeback.
Size: 20 cm long
Sold per 3.
