July  2026: The 45th release in the Blackwing Volumes series, the Blackwing 458 is our tribute to birding.  Each balanced graphite pencil features a gradient finish inspired by one of four North American birds: The Clarks grebe, mallard, green jay, and black rail.

NOTE: You are purchasing one of each.

March. 2026: The 44th release in the Blackwing Volumes series, the Blackwing 343 is a tribute to broadcast television.  Each pencil features a color bar finish inspired by the NTSC test pattern and their extra firm graphite.  I’ve concluded there are two main designs where the letters are embossed on two different sides.  I believer there are some in between as well.  NOTE: I’m not selling a choice, but if you purchase two I will make the effort to pull one of each for you.  

Nov. 2025: The 43rd release in the Blackwing Volumes series, the Blackwing 21 is  a tribute to the craft of woodworking.  Each pencil is made with special finger jointed slats created by combining two short slats together.  It also features our first-ever square barrel with an extra wide face so you can see the finger joints on each pencil.  Contains firm graphite.

Sept. 2025: The 42nd  release in Blackwing Volumes series, the Blackwing 292 is  a tribute to Keith Haring. Each pencil features Haring’s dancing figures. Contains balanced graphite.

June 2025: The 41st release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 140 is  a tribute to the culinary arts. Contains balanced graphite.

Feb. 2025: The 40th release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 11 is a tribute to Bill Russell and his undeniable legacy.  The number 11 foil stamped on each pencil represents the number of championships he won, more than any player in NBA history.  Contains soft graphite.

Nov. 2024: The 39th release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 574 is a tribute to Native American art and the 574 nations that use it to assert agency and identity.  Firm Graphite.

Sept. 2024: The 38th release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 71 is a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural ambition. Featuring a copper color ferrule and extra firm lead. NOTE: You are purchasing a set of four.  One of each color.

June 2024: The 37th release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the San Francisco icon in its distinctive International Orange color – The Golden Gate Bridge.  Featuring firm graphite.

March 2024: The 36th release in Blackwing’s Volumes series, the Blackwing 710 is a tribute to Jerry Garcia and his fusion of visual and musical expression. A slice of his painting “Curves & Lines” is printed on each pencil, which features our soft graphite that is ideal for both drawing and songwriting.