Blackwing Volume 1 (Set of 12)

Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that pulsed through San Francisco in the 1960s. It also fueled Jerry’s profound exploration into painting and visual arts. Like his guitar playing, Jerry’s sketches and paintings seem to meander on the canvas, taking unexpected turns before changing shape entirely.

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John Lennon and Paul McCartney combined to write some of the most enduring lyrics of all time. Their songs are ubiquitous, appealing to young and old, from generation to generation. Together, they have influenced the craft of songwriting in immeasurable ways. As songwriters, Lennon and McCartney complimented each other expertly. Paul’s lyrics often evoked brightness and joy, while John’s supplied a more melancholy spirit. The result is a catalog of authentic songs that touch on a wide spectrum of the human experience.

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The Blackwing 725 pencil pays tribute to the Newport Folk Festival as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1965 festival and its impact on music and culture. The pencil’s unique lacquer is inspired by the sunburst finish on the Fender Stratocaster that fueled what Rolling Stone called one of “50 Moments that Changed Rock n’ Roll.” Click here to read more about Vol. 725.

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You cannot fully understand a place or the people living in it without understanding the paintings, writings and songs created on its soil. Our local natural wonder of Lake Tahoe is a perfect example. The works of countless artists tell of a place of both breathtaking natural beauty and perilous unpredictability; a place that stands at the front line of the age-old conflict between the natural world and the encroachment of civilization.

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“All you can write is what you see.” On February 23, 1940, Woody Guthrie scribbled these words at the bottom of a lyric. Above them was a song he had just written about the inequality he witnessed in his travels across the United States. This Land Is Your Land would go on to become one of the most poignant and iconic folk songs in history. Woody is often depicted in sepia tones reminiscent of the Dust Bowl, but his artistic palette extended much further. He filled composition notebooks and day planners with sketches, poems and paintings on his countless journeys.

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Volume 223 is a tribute to Woody Guthrie and his immutable optimism. While out on the road, Woody would often send postcards to his loved ones back home. He added doodles, sketches , and captions to the images on these postcards; personal touches to remind them of his presence. In honor of Woody, we've created 3 unique Woody Guthrie postcards featuring images from the Guthrie family's collection: a photo of Guthrie with his iconic guitar by Al Aumuller, the "This Land is Your Land" lyrics handwritten from Woody's personal notebook, and a self-portrait painting.

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We designed this notebook with the help of the Harrison family to be the perfect songwriter’s companion. Each notebook features 160 pages of blank 80 GSM paper and includes one of our songwriter’s template inserts. The insert lets you customize the layout of your pages to suit your specific writing style. Each notebook also comes with a sticker set so you can decorate the cover just like George decorated his guitar “Rocky.” This notebook features an illustration of George Harrison's iconic guitar "Rocky" on the cover.

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Volume 223 celebrates Woody Guthrie and his immutable optimism. Woody is often depicted in sepia tones reminiscent of the Dust Bowl, but his artistic palette extended much further. He filled composition notebooks and day planners with sketches, poems and paintings on his countless journeys. His art was playful and vibrant, despite its often gritty content. He described his fusion of old compositions and new ideas as a mashup of “what is” and “what could be.” Woody believed we could be better, and used his creations to inspire people to believe the same.

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Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that sparked through San Francisco in the 1960s. It also fueled Jerry’s profound exploration into painting and visual arts. Blackwing 710 is our tribute to Jerry Garcia and his fusion of visual and musical expression.

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In June of 1966, George Harrison met maestro Ravi Shankar in Bath, England. Harrison asked Ravi to teach him how to play the sitar, a task Ravi agreed to only after considerable hesitation. Their collaboration resulted in an explosion in the popularity of classical Indian music and culture in the United States and around the world. The Blackwing 3 is a tribute to Ravi Shankar on his 100th birthday. It features our extra-firm graphite and a matte turmeric finish accented with a pattern inspired by one of Ravi’s iconic sitars.

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For centuries, the Indigenous people of North America have preserved their histories through art. As more and more Native Americans were displaced by westward-expanding colonialism, art became a vessel for preserving their culture as well as their history. Their daily lives were recorded through paintings, songs, stories, and dances. The Blackwing 574 pencil is our tribute to Native American art and the 574 nations that use it to assert agency and identity.

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Legendary music producer, Gordon Raphael has spent four decades working with musicians, performers and songwriters to create unique genre-defining sounds. His work with THE STROKES, REGINA SPEKTOR and THE LIBERTINES has made him one of the world’s most sought-after music producers. What’s his secret? This book gives an insider’s view into how music is created and recorded, sharing insights into the artistic discoveries that happen when a group of talented musicians find the right studio, the right producer and the right sound.

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The Blackwing Rustic Box features your choice of 12 premium Blackwing graphite pencils and our reliable Two-Step Long Point Sharpener. Choose from 12 Matte pencils,12 602 pencils, 12 Pearl pencils, 12 Natural pencils, or 3 of each. The aged pine pencil box slides open to reveal the Blackwing pencils and a black cork-lined interior. The smooth stationery box is perfect for any workspace, office, or desk. All Rustic Boxes now come with our Grey Two-Step Long Point Sharpener. All Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.

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In 1912, French engineer Georges Claude installed the world’s first neon sign above a barbershop in Paris. His vibrant, tubular lights soon adorned the storefronts of small businesses around the world and symbolized the entrepreneurial drive that formed the backbone of their communities. Today, the spirit of “Main Street” is more resilient than ever. It can be found in urban cities and rural towns, bookstores and coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants. It’s one of the many things that make our homes feel special. And it’s worth preserving.

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Blackwing pencils were favored by award-winning creators throughout the 20th century. Despite a cult following, they were discontinued in the 1990s. Devotees began paying as much as $40 on eBay for a single pencil. In the early 2000s, we used our access to the best wood, graphite and artisan makers in the world to introduce a premium pencil line we called Palomino. The buzz surrounding Palomino led Blackwing fans to ask us to try and bring Blackwing pencils back for a new generation. In 2010, we did just that.

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In 1936, while working for the Farm Security Administration, Dorothea Lange took one of the most recognizable photographs in American history. “Migrant Mother” captures the essence of Depression-era America in the form of a 32-year old working mother of seven in Nipomo, CA. This image is one of the most striking examples of photography’s ability to capture emotion and tell a story. Blackwing 344 celebrates the 80th anniversary of this historic photo and the artistic legacy Dorothea Lange left behind.

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The Blackwing 42 Gift Set is a tribute to Jackie Robinson and his contributions on and off the field. This bundle contains a 12-pack of the Blackwing Volume 42 Pencils and the Blackwing 42 Slate Notebook with your choice of ruled, plain or dot grid paper.

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The smallest Blackwing Slate is an A6 hardcover notebook (105 x 148 mm, or half the size of our Medium Slate). This notebook can fit comfortably in your pocket or everyday carry, convenient for portable notes and sketches. It features 160 pages of 100 GSM ivory paper, perfect for writing and drawing with graphite pencils or ink. Every Slate notebook features our signature lay-flat binding, matte cover, and pencil holster that comes loaded with a Blackwing pencil. This small hardcover notebook is available in black, white, and grey.

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The Blackwing 725 pencil pays tribute to the Newport Folk Festival as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1965 festival and its impact on music and culture. The pencil’s unique lacquer is inspired by the sunburst finish on the Fender Stratocaster that fueled what Rolling Stone called one of “50 Moments that Changed Rock n’ Roll.” Click here to read more about Vol. 725.

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The Blackwing 811 is a tribute to libraries and the hope they represent. It features an emerald gradient finish and gold ferrule inspired by the iconic green lamps that light the halls of libraries around the world. Each pencil is coated with a special phosphorescent topcoat, so it can be a literal light in the dark. The model number 811 is a reference to the American poetry section of the Dewey Decimal System that contains the works of countless inspirational writers.

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The medium Blackwing Slate is an A5 hardcover notebook that is slightly wider than a standard notebook, providing more writing and creative space (148 x 210 mm). This is a great notebook for journaling, to-do lists, sketching, drawing, and more. It features 160 pages of 100 GSM ivory paper—perfect for graphite pencils or ink. Every Slate notebook features our signature lay-flat binding, matte cover, and pencil holster that comes loaded with a Blackwing pencil. The medium Slate is available in black, white, and grey. Choose from four different paper types: dot-grid, blank, ruled, and graph.

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Each quarter, we come out with a new limited edition pencil celebrating the people, places and events that have defined our creative culture. We’ve paid tribute to everything from John Steinbeck’s writing ritual to Ada Lovelace’s contribution to computer science . Gift a subscription and the recipient will get a 12-pack of each new design for a full year. Each shipment also includes a sealed pencil archive tube for their collection and some subscriber-exclusive goodies. Subscribers take 10% off purchases on our website for the duration of the subscription.

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Each Blackwing Volumes Notecard features one of our limited edition Volumes pencils illustrated by Samantha Dion Baker, an artist, author and Blackwing Maker based in Brooklyn, NY. This series features the pencils released in the fourth year of our Blackwing Volumes program: Blackwing 10001, Blackwing 33 1/3, Blackwing 4, and Blackwing 811 . Each notecard is printed on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell #130 cover stock and comes with an antique grey linen envelope and gold cedar sticker seal . Notecards are sold individually.

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Store your Blackwing pencil collection with glass pencil archive tubes. Each pencil tube comes with a natural cork top to secure and display all of your favorite Blackwing pencils.

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