{"title":"Pencils","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our signature pencils made in Japan from sustainably-sourced genuine California Incense-cedar and premium graphite. From soft to extra-firm, find the perfect graphite to take on your tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackwing-211","title":"Blackwing Volume 211","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn Muir was a writer, poet, and artist, but most notably, he was the most widely recognized environmentalist in American history. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was being the key figure in the founding of Yosemite National Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe pay tribute to John Muir and his impact on creativity and the environment with the Blackwing 211. The John Muir Trail, the premier hiking trail in the United States, starts in Yosemite and continues 211 miles through the Ansel Adams Wilderness, ending at the highest peak in continental United States, Mount Whitney.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.blackwing602.mom\/introducing-volume-211\/\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 211\"\u003eClick here to read more about Vol. 211\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706577731648,"sku":"103831","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume211Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-1138","title":"Blackwing Volume 1138 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt 13 minutes, Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon was groundbreaking due to its length, intricate sets, elaborate costumes, and coherent story. It is not only the earliest example of a science fiction film, it also laid the foundation for narrative films of all genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing 1138 salutes A Trip to the Moon and all things sci-fi. Using a process known as movie barcoding, we condensed the entirety of the film into individual bands of color and applied it to the barrel of the pencil.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.blackwing602.mom\/introducing-volume-1138-2\/\" title=\"Introducing the Blackwing 1138\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 1138. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706578288704,"sku":"103857","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume1138Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-4-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 4 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, NASA will send a rover to Mars to search for evidence of ancient Martian life while testing technologies for future human expeditions. While the engineering designs for the rover and its various instruments are finalized in CAD, its revolutionary robotic arm and zoom-enabled cameras – the first of their kind to be sent to another planet – were first conceptualized in drawings by the team at Motiv Space Systems using Blackwing pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing 4 is a tribute to Mars and the 2020 rover mission. It features a rust-colored lacquer and sand-textured finish inspired by the surface of the fourth planet. It also features our first ever dune bronze ferrule, a cream imprint and eraser, and our soft graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/volume-4-the-mars-pencil\/\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 4\"\u003eRead more about the design here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706578419776,"sku":"104391","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/vol4-large.jpg?v=1747324857"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-10001-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 10001 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Tetsuya Miyamoto invented the KenKen® puzzle in his mathematics classroom in 2004, his goal was to improve his students’ problem solving and logic skills. He describes his method as “The Art of Teaching without Teaching,” and his dream is to make the world smarter with his invention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the KenKen® puzzle is the only puzzle printed daily alongside the New York Times Crossword. Puzzles like these inspire us to apply problem solving and logic in creative ways, letting our minds perform a beautiful dance between their left and right hemispheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackwing 10001 (壱万壱) pays tribute to Miyamoto Sensei’s puzzles and other creative ways of teaching and learning. 10001 is a numeral palindrome in Kanji as well as in Arabic numerals. It is also tied to one of Miyamoto Sensei’s favorite equations. The pencil features a red stained barrel, firm graphite, gold imprint and unique five-sided “Gōkaku pencil” shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blogs\/blackwing-blog\/volume-10001-the-puzzle-pencil\" title=\"Volume 10001 Pencil\"\u003eRead more about the design here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706578812992,"sku":"104336","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/10001-profile.jpg?v=1747324857"},{"product_id":"blackwing-725","title":"Blackwing Volume 725 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-volumes-introducing-vol-725\/\" title=\"Designing the Blackwing Volume 725 Pencil\"\u003eClick here to read more about Vol. 725.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706578878528,"sku":"103798","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume725Square.jpg?v=1747324852"},{"product_id":"blackwing-530","title":"Blackwing Volume 530 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1848, gold flakes were discovered in Northern California’s American River. This discovery sparked what would come to be known as the California Gold Rush, causing hundreds of thousands of business owners, artists, lawyers and people of all trades to leave their lives behind and flock to Northern California in pursuit of fortune and opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Rush was California’s defining moment, a moment immortalized by the state’s motto “Eureka! I have found it!” There’s a similar moment in the creative process when the rest of the world fades and the project’s singular objective becomes clear. The Blackwing 530 celebrates these eureka moments of the creative process. Its gold barrel and ferrule symbolize the feeling of “striking gold” when creating. The model number 530 is a tribute to Sutter’s Mill, California Historical Site No. 530, where gold was first discovered. The Blackwing 530 features the same extra-firm graphite found in the Blackwing 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach pack includes 12 Blackwing 530 pencils and an insert that tells the story behind the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-volumes-volume-530\/\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 530\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 530\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579238976,"sku":"104060","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume530Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-24","title":"Blackwing Volume 24 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackwing 24 pays tribute to Pulitzer Prize winning author John Steinbeck. Designed under the guidance of his son, accomplished author Thomas Steinbeck, we’ve attempted to create what would have been John Steinbeck’s ideal pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThom was adamant that his father would want it to be black, from barrel to eraser. It would also need to sharpen to a firm point without sacrificing much, if any, darkness. The Blackwing 24 is just that – an all-black pencil with a brand new graphite formulation perfect for extended writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/volumes-blackwing-vol-24\/\" title=\"Blackwing Volume 24 Information\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 24.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579271744,"sku":"103900","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume24Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-602-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing 602 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iconic Blackwing 602 was the pencil of choice for John Steinbeck, Chuck Jones, and countless others before it was discontinued. In 2011, we brought it back. The Blackwing 602 pencil delivers a firm, smooth graphite formula crafted for speed, precision, and control, helping it live up to its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed.” The Blackwing 602 pencil is loved and trusted by writers, artists, musicians, and creators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pencils feature a gunmetal grey finish and a famous square Blackwing ferrule with a pink replacement eraser. Blackwing 602 pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579632192,"sku":"105330-2026","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/files\/BW_Shoot1_Aug_2024_11_b4726e00-3fa9-466e-91e4-1edf77e204d8.jpg?v=1747324857"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-16-2-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 16.2 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom an early age, Ada Lovelace showed an adeptness for mathematics and an uncanny ability to make creative connections between seemingly disparate things and ideas. She described this ability as “the Discovering Faculty,” and it was a gift she put to use in astounding ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1843, while translating an article on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine computer, Ada wrote her own thoughts and notes on the machine. These notes contained what many consider to be the first complete computer program, earning her the posthumous title “The Prophet of the Computer Age.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing 16.2 is a tribute to mathematician, writer and visionary Ada Lovelace. The pencil features a matte white finish and matte black ferrule inspired by the simple styling of early personal computers. It features our firm graphite formulation ideal for both writing and mathematics. The number 16.2 is a nod to the Analytical Engine’s storage capacity of 16.2 kB (0.00005% the storage of the average smartphone) and the backside of each pencil bears a binary pattern stamp of the initials she used to sign her work, AAL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-16-2\/\" title=\"Blackwing Volume 16.2 Pencil\"\u003eRead more about the design.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579763264,"sku":"104242","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/16.2.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-73","title":"Blackwing Volume 73 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of human ambition, the lake’s signature blue color began to disappear in the 1960s, and its Secchi depth (a unit used to measure clarity) plummeted to 66.6 feet by 1997. Fortunately, through aggressive conservation efforts, the lake has begun to regain its remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackwing 73 celebrates Lake Tahoe and other landmarks that have had a comparable impact on arts and society. Each pencil features a Tahoe blue finish and raised texture that mimics the lake’s topography. The number 73 references Lake Tahoe’s last measured Secchi depth of 73 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-73\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 73\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 73.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579566656,"sku":"104104","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume73Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Matte (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackwing Matte pencil is ideal for drawing, music writing, woodworking, and anyone who prefers a soft, dark line. The Blackwing Matte contains the same soft graphite formulation as the since renamed \"Blackwing Palomino.\"This graphite pencil glides effortlessly for bold shading and smooth writing. Available in Black, Green, and Red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwing Matte pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup. Features a Graphite Identification Stamp indicating its \"SOFT\" graphite core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform\u003cspan\u003e to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51621470798196,"sku":"105329-2026","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":51621470863732,"sku":"107432","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":51621470830964,"sku":"107437","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/files\/BW_Shoot1_Aug_2024_09.jpg?v=1747324857"},{"product_id":"blackwing-205","title":"Blackwing Volume 205 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 138 BCE, Chinese explorer Zhang Qian set out on an expedition west. The journey lasted more than 13 years and laid the foundation for the Silk Road, a trade route that was instrumental in opening up communication between Asia and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most prominent goods traded along the Silk Road was jade. Besides its natural beauty, jade was believed to protect its owner in their travels, encourage creativity and stimulate mental agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach Blackwing 205 set contains six green jade pencils and six white jade pencils. The number 205 references the molecular weight of jadeite, the most sought after form of jade. Each pencil features a gold ferrule, black eraser, gold imprint and our firm graphite formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-205\" title=\"Blackwing Volume 205\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 205.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706579959872,"sku":"104111","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume205Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-56","title":"Blackwing Volume 56 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJoe DiMaggio’s legacy is cemented by numbers. In a historic 13 year career, his teams won 10 American League pennants and 9 World Series championships. He appeared in 13 All-Star games and was named American League MVP 3 times. However, the number he is best known for is 56.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Blackwing 56 pays tribute to Joe DiMaggio during the 75th anniversary of his famous 56 game hitting streak. The blue pinstripe barrel is a nod to the uniform he wore with the utmost class and dignity, while the gold imprint and ferrule draw inspiration from the Commissioner’s Trophy his Yankee squad hoisted at the end of that magical 1941 season. This pencil features a firm graphite core and Blackwing’s signature square eraser, ideal for scoring a ballgame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12 pencils per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/volumes-blackwing-vol-56\/\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 56\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 56\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706580058176,"sku":"103916","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume56Square.jpg?v=1747324851"},{"product_id":"blackwing-colors","title":"Blackwing Colors (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-new Colors pencil design featuring a silver ferrule and special sand eraser made to erase colored pencils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwing Colors were designed specifically for coloring. Each pencil is made with Genuine Incense-cedar and includes a unique soft and smooth Japanese wax color core. Each pencil features the same semi-hexagonal barrel and iconic ferrule found in our graphite pencils. The design also features a special sand eraser with a semi-abrasive texture made specifically to erase colored pencils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach set includes 12 colors: Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Green, Light Blue, Blue, Violet, Brown, Black, and Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706580746304,"sku":"107637","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/files\/Colors1.png?v=1747324615"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-1-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 1 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970s outlaw country movement had many influences, but perhaps none were more important than legendary raconteur Guy Clark. He and his wife Susanna opened their Nashville home to generations of groundbreaking artists over the years, giving them a space to create songs that broke down the walls built by mainstream country music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy’s debut album Old No. 1 is regarded as one of the most influential ever made. Ripe with poetic mastery and extraordinary characters, it introduced people to a new quality of songwriting fueled by authenticity and substance. Guy rejected a proven formul-a for airplay and stardom in favor of writing his mind and recording with acoustic instruments that allowed the stories to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing 1 is a nod to Guy Clark and his perfectly imperfect style. Blackwing’s first round pencil features a matte grey washcoat finish that lets the wood grain show through, a “blue collar” eraser that pays tribute to Guy’s favorite blue shirt, and balanced graphite perfect for songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set contains 12\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epencils. 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The deep red barrel, red foil imprint, bright red ferrule and black eraser reflect what a Blackwing 602 pencil would look like in a darkroom. The model number references Library of Congress LOT 344, which contains a number of her photographs, including the iconic “Migrant Mother.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach pack includes 12 Blackwing 344 pencils and an insert that tells the story behind the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blackwing-volumes-volume-344\/\" title=\"Introducing Blackwing Volume 344\"\u003eClick here to read more about the Blackwing 344\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 148px; top: 178.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23706581434432,"sku":"103969","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Volume344Square.jpg?v=1747324614"},{"product_id":"blackwing-pearl-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Pearl Pencils (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA favorite of calligraphers and illustrators, the Blackwing Pearl pencil includes 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 Matte. Perfect for daily writing, journaling, and sketching. Each pencil features a pearlescent white, pink, or blue finish, our iconic square Blackwing ferrule, and a replaceable eraser. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackwing Pearl pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform\u003cspan\u003e to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":42737117987004,"sku":"105331-2026","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":42737118019772,"sku":"107217","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42737118052540,"sku":"107216","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/files\/BW_Shoot1_Aug_2024_12.jpg?v=1747324614"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-54-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 54 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSurrealist artists used an exercise known as Exquisite Corpse to create collaborative poems and works of art composed of pieced-together words and images. 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Rather than be displaced by these more convenient ways of consuming music, the vinyl record has instead shifted from an object of convenience to one of connection. And it has thrived in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing 33 1\/3 is a tribute to vinyl records. It features a matte black finish and matte black ferrule to go with its black imprint and black eraser. 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In 2010, we did just that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blackwing Palomino is the second entry into our Blackwing Eras series. It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e features our \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eextra-firm graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a \"Palomino blue\" 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/collections\/blackwing-palomino-collection\/products\/blackwing-palomino-orange-set-of-12\"\u003eAlso available in orange.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39685033066684,"sku":"105709","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Palomino-horizontal-blue.jpg?v=1747324612"},{"product_id":"blackwing-palomino-orange-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Palomino Orange - Set of 12","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlackwing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blackwing Palomino is the second entry into our Blackwing Eras series. It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e features our \u003cstrong\u003eextra-firm graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/collections\/blackwing-palomino-collection\/products\/blackwing-palomino-blue-set-of-12\"\u003eAlso available in blue.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39685040799932,"sku":"105708","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/Palomino-horizontal-oran.jpg?v=1747324612"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-64-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 64 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1837, Swiss teacher Rodolphe Töpffer published a collection of illustrated stories chronicling the adventures of a character named Mr. Vieux Bois. Each page featured six panels with images and captions to convey the action and dialogue. It was unlike anything readers had seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodolphe Töpffer had created the world’s first comic book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 200 years since, comic books have evolved from a niche medium to a comprehensive storytelling device. Comic book writers, pencilers, inkers, letterers, and colorists have birthed iconic characters, explored profound topics, and deftly blurred the lines between pop-culture and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40047079063740,"sku":"105728","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/64-horizontal-1.jpg?v=1747324612"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-651-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 651 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite his image as an international movie star and acclaimed martial artist, Bruce Lee was a philosopher at his core. His pocketbooks contained everything from dance routines to uplifting self-affirmations and deep life-shaping wisdom. 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Weller Street in Seattle, where Bruce Lee opened his first formal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e martial arts school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The extra-firm graphite pencil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal for writing notes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejournaling, and capturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inspiration including those to your future self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40949770780860,"sku":"105781","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/651-horizontal-1_5d141044-d3cb-4ec1-b368-0cbe6886edf0.jpg?v=1747324612"},{"product_id":"blackwing-bulk-pencils-set-of-200","title":"Blackwing Pencils in Bulk (Set of 200)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you're never in short supply (and have enough to share with friends) by buying your Blackwings in bulk. Blackwings are now available in sets of 200 packed inside a beautiful Blackwing storage box. Pick your favorite style (Matte, 602, Pearl, or Natural) or get a mixed set that includes 50 of each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Matte","offer_id":40983423713468,"sku":"105834","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"602","offer_id":40983423746236,"sku":"105835","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pearl","offer_id":40983423779004,"sku":"105836","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":40983423811772,"sku":"105837","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mixed (50 of each style)","offer_id":41053712744636,"sku":"105838","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/bulk-1.jpg?v=1747324611"},{"product_id":"blackwing-x-preservation-hall-12-pack","title":"Blackwing X Preservation Hall (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the Preservation Hall was founded in the 1960s, its mission was to preserve the living tradition of New Orleans jazz music. They've done so through the nightly ritual of intimate acoustic performances held at the Preservation Hall and at similar venues around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, they took their mission a step further by establishing the Preservation Hall Foundation to bring the New Orleans musical tradition into classrooms and community centers in New Orleans and beyond. The Foundation teaches students skills that are valuable outside of a venue. The heart of jazz music is improvisation, after all. It encourages rule breaking, replacing the pursuit of perfection with an invitation to experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackwing celebrates Preservation Hall and its dedication to keeping the spirit, sound, and soul of jazz music alive with this special collaboration. Each pencil features a blue and gold foil design inspired by the sights and sounds of New Orleans jazz and our soft graphite that is ideal for musical notation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion of each sale supports Preservation Hall Foundation educational programs like Kids In the Hall and Preservation Hall Lessons; Legacy programs supporting elder Preservation Hall musicians; and the ongoing conservation of the Hall's vast archive of jazz history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41120342442172,"sku":"105736","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/PresHall-1.jpg?v=1747324611"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-93-set-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 93 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorita Kent was an educator, artist, and social justice advocate who believed that art could be a tool for dialogue, reflection, and change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile chair of the Art Department at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, Corita asked her students to engage in “slow looking” exercises. Using a paper viewfinder tool that simulated the experience of using a camera, her students were able to select, isolate, and examine the details of the world around them. This resulted in piles of drawings that taught the students how to slow down and see the world with a fresh perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis message of being present and curious permeated through every chapter of Corita’s life and work. From the 1950’s until her death in 1986 her art progressed from modernist interpretations of traditional religious subjects to pop-infused political statements and introspective examinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5% of the proceeds from this pencil will support continued work in art education through the Corita Art Center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41249803763900,"sku":"106150","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/vol93-horizontal-all.jpg?v=1747324611"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-200-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 200 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1948, amidst the uncertainty of post-war America, the Beat Generation was born. This literary movement, rooted in anti-materialism and the exploration of the human condition, gathered in the coffeehouses of New York and San Francisco to recite poetry alongside cups of black coffee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the '50s and '60s, coffeehouses became synonymous with creativity and intellectualism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne such example was Caffè Lena in Saratoga, NY. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, Caffè Lena remains the oldest continually running coffeehouse in the United States. That longevity has allowed it to host countless creative icons from the Beatniks to members of the Folk Revival, and established Caffè Lena as a cornerstone of the creative counterculture in America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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. 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When applied to the arts, it becomes a tool for creating balanced, organic works.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Golden Ratio can be heard in the arrangements of Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach. It can be felt in the syllabic patterns of Sanskrit poetry. It can be seen in the works of artists and architects from Salvador Dali to Frank Lloyd Wright. It can even be applied in your day to day life by framing a portrait using photography’s “Rule of Thirds.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blackwing 55 celebrates the Golden Ratio. It’s a reminder to slow down and savor the beauty around us. Each pencil contains our \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a design inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, a series of numbers that approximate the Golden Ratio. The width of each color block is the sum of the widths of the previous two color blocks: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, \u0026amp; 55. We designed it in millimeters and then scaled the design up to 1:1.175 ratio to fit the canvas of the pencil. 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The Hugo and multiple Eisner Award-winning comic book was co-created by acclaimed author Brian K. Vaughan and renowned artist Cliff Chiang, with colors by Matt Wilson and letters by Jared K. Fletcher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis special-edition 12-pack features Paper Girls character designs pulled directly from the comic book creation process, starting with the sketching, penciling, and inking and finishing with the colored illustration. Each pencil also features a pearl imprint, black ferrule, and blue eraser. \u003cstrong\u003eThis set comes with 6 soft and 6 firm graphite pencils. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackwing x Image Comics pencil set is available online exclusively from Blackwing while supplies last.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41910301884604,"sku":"106165","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/ImageComicsSquare.jpg?v=1747324491"},{"product_id":"blackwing-eras-2022-12-pack","title":"Blackwing Eras (2022 Edition) - Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special edition pencil is the third entry in our Blackwing Eras series - honoring Blackwing's heritage with designs inspired by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/products\/blackwing-602-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Blackwing 602's\u003c\/a\u003e unique history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, we launched \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/products\/blackwing-eras-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour first Eras pencil\u003c\/a\u003e celebrating 10 years of the Blackwing revival with a design pulled straight from the 1930s. In 2021, we released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/products\/blackwing-palomino-orange-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour second Eras pencil\u003c\/a\u003e paying tribute to the Palomino pencils that inspired the Blackwing revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Eras pencil sports a retro design inspired by the arrow-punched ferrule found on Blackwing pencils in the mid-20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach box includes 12 special edition pencils that feature a dark grey barrel, gold arrow-punched ferrule, gold imprint, red eraser, and our \u003cstrong\u003eextra-firm\u003c\/strong\u003e graphite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41967442985148,"sku":"106884","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/eras2022square.jpg?v=1747324466"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-7-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 7 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom whistling mice and rascally rabbits, to pocket-sized monsters and talking sponges, animation has given life to countless memorable characters. 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Coyote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pencil includes a black ferrule, gold clip, orange eraser, and our \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e graphite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwing602.mom\/blogs\/blackwing-blog\/blackwing-volume-7-behind-the-design\" title=\"Blackwing Volume 7 Picket-Fence Animation\"\u003eSee how the Blackwing 7 Picket-Fence Animation works here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooney Tunes and all related element \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e© \u0026amp; \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e™ WBEI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Blackwing pencil products conform\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to ASTM D-4236.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42115026256060,"sku":"106861","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/3124\/7680\/products\/vol7-horizontalWbg_86638dbc-882f-4ae4-9e52-5315d5fe7b50.jpg?v=1747324465"},{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-192-set-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 192 (Set of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" aria-label=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" aria-label=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlackwing 192 is a tribute to Lennon and McCartney and the estimated 192 songs they wrote together. 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