And if you’re really going to do it right, you’ll want that pencil to be a Blackwing. (Another fun fact about Sondheim: He was a known fan of writing with Blackwings, and it’s said that he ...

But it costs over twice as much as most writing pencils, and you can’t use it on standardized tests. $32 from Amazon (pack of 12) The Palomino Blackwing 602 is the most expensive pencil we ...

Well, if you’re tired of taking a digital note, The James Brand and Blackwing have teamed up to offer an analog solution: their brand-new Pencil Set. The humble writing apparatus is getting a 21st ...

Fans of the Blackwing 602 pencil, or any connoisseur of fine writing utensils, will enjoy Caroline Weavers' book "The Untold Story of a Cultural Icon." This short book is well researched and full ...

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Blackwing Volume pencils, $33 for a 12-pack Mishmash planner, $40 Kaweco Collection limited-edition fountain pen, $35 Papier Tigre stapler, $20 Heartell Press Geoflorals letter-press greeting ...

The Blackwing 602, manufactured by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company, is one of the most iconic pencils of the 20th century. Pitched with the tagline “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed,” it ...