Blackwing Pencils
Blackwing pencils were originally introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in the 1930s. Their cult following included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters.
Despite this following, they fell victim to cost cutting measures in the 1990s and were discontinued. But, that didn’t stop devotees from paying as much as $40 per pencil to seize unused stock. In 2010, our company drew from nearly a century of experience in the pencil business to access the best materials in the world and bring Blackwing back for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence
Every pencil is made of graphite and wood. Only Blackwing pencils combine the best graphite in the world, the best wood in the world, and generations of craftsmanship to create an exceptional pencil. When you’re looking for the perfect pencil to write a song, sketch a landscape or brainstorm a business idea, look for Blackwing’s distinct rectangular eraser.
£34.99
The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio often found in nature, art, and design. It gives the world around us composition and symmetry that, for reasons we don’t fully understand, we find beautiful. It appears in the spiral of a seashell, the uncurling of a fern, and many other natural structures. When applied to the arts, it becomes a tool for creating balanced, organic works.
£34.99
The Blackwing 200 is a tribute to coffeehouses like Caffè Lena and the creative culture they help cultivate. Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by classic copper coffee roasting machines found in many coffeehouses during the ’50s and ’60s. The roasting process begins when the internal temperature of a coffee berry seed reaches 200 degrees Celsius, transforming it into the familiar coffee bean. These pencils also feature our firm graphite core that is perfect for finding inspiration in a local coffeehouse.
£34.99
The Blackwing 93 is a tribute to Corita and her message to slow down and find gratitude in the everyday. Each pencil features one of the six colorful brushstrokes that make up Corita’s iconic rainbow swash. Commissioned in 1971, the rainbow swash adorns a 140-foot-tall natural gas storage tank along Interstate 93 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The pencils contain our soft graphite and each set includes two of each color design
£36.99
The Blackwing 93 is a tribute to educator, artist, and social justice advocate Corita Kent and her message to slow down and find gratitude in the everyday.
This limited edition medium Blackwing Slate notebook features 160 pages of high-quality, 100GSM Blank paper, a durable dual-sewn binding, and our signature matte hardcover. It also has a built-in pencil holster that comes loaded with a limited edition Blackwing 93 pencil.
Partial proceeds from this notebook will support continued work in art education through the Corita Art Center
£34.99
The Blackwing 651 is a tribute to the legendary Bruce Lee. Both simple and direct, each pencil features a black and yellow striped design that takes its cues from the philosophies of Jeet Kune Do. The number 651 is derived from 651 S. Weller Street in Seattle, where Bruce Lee opened his first formal school. The extra-firm graphite is ideal for writing notes, including those to your future self, whenever inspiration strikes.
£17.99
Our brand new Blackwing 651 Reporter Pads are directly inspired by Bruce Lee's own personal pocketbooks. Beyond being a world-renowned martial artist and movie star, Bruce Lee was also a prolific philosopher and writer. He filled countless notebooks with everything from fight choreography to short stories and profound philosophies.
Blackwing 651 Reporter Pads are available in sets of 2. Each reporter pad includes 80 sheets of 80GSM, ruled paper. They measure 3" x 6.25" x 0.5" (about the size of a smartphone), so they fit easily in your pocket or bag
£34.99
The Blackwing 64 is a tribute to comic books and the minds that bring them to life. Each pencil features a halftone design that’s a nod to the 64 color palette utilized in some of the earliest comics. It also features a unique doubled imprint inspired by comic book lettering. Its firm graphite is perfect for sketching a new character concept or writing a list of their super powers.
£4.50
The Blackwing Volume 64 is a tribute to comic books and the innovative minds that bring them to life. These limited-edition Blackwing Volume 64 Replacement Erasers pay homage to the 4-color CMYK printing process.
£35.00
The Blackwing Palomino is the second entry into their Blackwing Eras series. It features their extra-firm graphite, along with a "Palomino orange" barrel, signature gold stripe, gold Blackwing Palomino imprint, gold ferrule, and white eraser inspired by the Palomino pencils that paved the way for the Blackwing revival.
£35.00
The Blackwing Palomino is the second entry into their Blackwing Eras series. It features their extra-firm graphite, along with a "Palomino orange" barrel, signature gold stripe, gold Blackwing Palomino imprint, gold ferrule, and white eraser inspired by the Palomino pencils that paved the way for the Blackwing revival.
£34.99
The Blackwing 223 is a tribute to Woody Guthrie and his immutable optimism. Each pencil features a design inspired by This Land’s “ribbon of highway,” “endless skyway” and “golden valley.” The matte black ferrule and earth-toned eraser are a nod to the many miles Woody traveled. We used our balanced graphite formulation that works well for both writing and sketching so you, too, can fill your pages with what you see.
£34.99
The Blackwing 6 celebrates independent businesses and their entrepreneurial spirit. Each set comes with six neon red and six neon blue pencils inspired by the iconic neon “Open” sign. Each pencil features a black ferrule, black imprint, and our soft graphite. The number 6 is a nod to the six Noble Gases which give neon lights their distinct colors. This release supports the Small Business Relief Fund as they work to help small businesses keep their lights on.
£34.99
The Blackwing XIX is our tribute to the 19th Amendment and the ongoing fight for voting rights in the United States and around the world. It features a purple barrel and three-sided white and golden yellow imprint inspired by the suffrage flag, striped silver ferrule, and purple eraser. The 36 yellow stars represent the 36 states that ratified the amendment. The firm graphite is perfect for writing a letter to your Representatives or making your voting plan.
£29.99
Praised in the New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and Boing Boing among others, the Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed.” Blackwing 602 pencils feature a gunmetal grey finish and iconic square Blackwing ferrule with a pink eraser. Blackwing 602 pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup.
£29.99
Ideal for musicians, woodworkers and anyone who prefer a soft, dark line, the Palomino Blackwing is the softest of the four core Blackwing models. Blackwing pencils feature a timeless matte black finish, iconic square Blackwing ferrule and black eraser. Blackwing pencils come in packs of 12.
£29.99
The Blackwing Natural features an exposed Incense-cedar barrel with a subtle clear matte finish and our popular extra-firm graphite. Every Blackwing Natural features a gold imprint, grey eraser and the iconic square Blackwing ferrule. Blackwing Natural pencils come in packs of 12.
£29.99
The Blackwing Pearl features a pearl white finish, gold imprint, white eraser, and a balanced and smooth graphite core that is softer than the graphite found in the Blackwing 602, but firmer than the graphite found in the Blackwing. Every Blackwing Pearl pencil features the iconic square Blackwing ferrule. Blackwing Pearl pencils come in packs of 12.
£28.99
Designed for people seeking creative balance away from the daily grind, each Blackwing Colors pencil features a unique soft and smooth colour core designed specifically for colouring. Each pencil features the same semi-hexagonal barrel found in our graphite pencils and a metal end cap that adds a bit of weight, giving the pencils a comfortable, balanced feel.
£26.99
Our One-Step Long Point Sharpener creates a long, curved point that looks beautiful and resists breakage. Its compact design is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand or as a permanent part of your every day carry.
The body is made of durable machined aluminum and the sharpening unit features a German steel blade. The canister can hold three fresh sharpens before needing to be emptied.
£24.99
Both useful and stylish, the Blackwing Point Guard is designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets to wherever you’re going in one piece. Crafted out of lightweight aluminum, the Point Guard goes over the point of your Blackwing pencil, keeping it safe in your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. It will fit snugly on the end of your Blackwing pencil as soon as it reaches the un-sharpened portion of the pencil. This means you only need to push the cap about 1/4 inch up the barrel of the pencil before it’s secure.
£24.99
The Blackwing Vol.155 Point Guards are designed to make sure your pencils stay sharp in your pocket, carry-on, bike bag, and everywhere else. Inspired by Bauhaus artist Wassily Kandinsky's color and shape questionnaire.
£13.99
The Blackwing Long Point pencil sharpener is the perfect accompaniment to your Blackwing pencil. It creates a pin-point tip giving you exact precision when writing, shading or drawing
£13.99
The Blackwing Long Point pencil sharpener is the perfect accompaniment to your Blackwing pencil. It creates a pin-point tip giving you exact precision when writing, shading or drawing
£13.99
The Blackwing Long Point pencil sharpener is the perfect accompaniment to your Blackwing pencil. It creates a pin-point tip giving you exact precision when writing, shading or drawing
£11.99
Both useful and stylish, the Blackwing Point Guard is designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets to wherever you’re going in one piece. Crafted out of lightweight aluminum, the Point Guard goes over the point of your Blackwing pencil, keeping it safe in your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. It will fit snugly on the end of your Blackwing pencil as soon as it reaches the un-sharpened portion of the pencil. This means you only need to push the cap about 1/4 inch up the barrel of the pencil before it’s secure.
£11.99
Both useful and stylish, the Blackwing Point Guard is designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets to wherever you’re going in one piece. Crafted out of lightweight aluminum, the Point Guard goes over the point of your Blackwing pencil, keeping it safe in your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. It will fit snugly on the end of your Blackwing pencil as soon as it reaches the un-sharpened portion of the pencil. This means you only need to push the cap about 1/4 inch up the barrel of the pencil before it’s secure.
£11.99
Both useful and stylish, the Blackwing Point Guard is designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets to wherever you’re going in one piece. Crafted out of lightweight aluminum, the Point Guard goes over the point of your Blackwing pencil, keeping it safe in your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. It will fit snugly on the end of your Blackwing pencil as soon as it reaches the un-sharpened portion of the pencil. This means you only need to push the cap about 1/4 inch up the barrel of the pencil before it’s secure.
£49.99
£54.99
Would you like to try the famous Blackwing pencils but are not sure which model is best for your needs? Or are you looking for the perfect gift to introduce the artist or maker in your life to the world of Blackwing? The Blackwing Starting Point Set is perfect for you!
£4.50
Upgrade your Blackwing 155 pencil with this limited edition set of replacement erasers. The Blackwing 155 Eraser set includes three blue, three yellow, three red, and one black eraser inspired by the simple colors that became a hallmark of the Bauhaus style. Replace and refill the eraser on your Blackwing pencil and customise your Blackwing pencil with these Blackwing erasers.
£7.99
This set comes with three replacement blades for our One-Step Long Point Sharpener. Each blade is made with German steel designed to bend to the One-Step sharpener's unique concave shape.
£14.99
Breathe new life into those nubs you've been saving and prolong the lifespan of your Blackwings with the Blackwing Pencil Extender. The simple design allows the extender to slide into the clip of the existing Blackwing ferrule and will work with any Blackwing pencil model. Make your pencil use more sustainable by reducing waste.