Blackwing

Blackwing pencils have been beloved by writers, artists, musicians, and creatives since the 1930s- not just because they look beautiful, but because they genuinely feel different to write with. Known for their smooth graphite, iconic square ferrule and replaceable eraser, Blackwing pencils developed an almost mythical reputation after the original Blackwing 602 was discontinued in the 1990s and fans began paying as much as $40 for a single pencil online. 

Today, Blackwing continues that legacy with thoughtfully crafted pencils and accessories designed for people who still believe in the creative ritual of putting pencil to paper. From the legendary Blackwing 602, famously used by writers like John Steinbeck and composers like Stephen Sondheim, to softer graphite pencils for artists and balanced everyday writers, each pencil is designed with a distinct writing experience in mind. 

Our Blackwing collection includes graphite pencils, pencil sets, sharpeners, point guards, notebooks, and accessories for writing, sketching, journaling, music notation, creative work, and everyday thinking. Whether you’re deep in the pencil world already or just trying to understand why people get emotionally attached to pencils, Blackwing tends to make sense the moment you use one.