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\u2019ve inspired throughout the years.\u00a0The 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).<\/p>\n
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\u2019s highest-grossing movie \u2013 The Exorcist \u2013 and top-selling album \u2013 Pink Floyd\u2019s The Dark Side of the Moon \u2013 gave us a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the time.
\nFifty years later, the Blackwing 2 acknowledges art\u2019s 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 \u2013 a special 2X firm graphite formulated specially for this release.<\/p>\n
Launched in the 1930s, discontinued in 1998, the Blackwing Pencil is now making a comeback.
\nSize: 20 cm long
\nSold per 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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