The pattern prominently features the ॐ ( om), a sacred Sanskrit symbol with three components that correlate to the waking, dreaming, and unconscious states of being. These are exclusively available as sets of 12 in beautifully designed boxes that also double as an attractive, convenient pen pot that's sure to look amazing on anyone's desk or in their studio! 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’s roots go back to the 1930’s when the 602 model was first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company. The Golden Ratio has captivated ancient poets and mathematicians as well as Classical composers and modern architects. Its compact design is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand or as a permanent part of your every day carry.When stacked side by side and viewed through the included viewfinder, the pencils combine to become a seven frame “picket fence animation” of Chuck Jones’ iconic Wile E. Each pencil features a timeless matte black finish, iconic square Blackwing ferrule and black eraser. The body is accented with glossy black foil banding near the grip, which represent the grooves on a vinyl record.

Shaped into a semi-hexagonal shape for additional grip, this is then coated with numerous layers of lacquer for a comfortable, structurally sound pencil you can rely on. As a storytelling medium, animation is virtually limitless, bound only by the creators’ imaginations. It’s a culture that encourages and empowers creativity in all forms, especially in our nation’s schools. Their sleek design and unique rectangular erasers, they make beautiful additions to your pencil case. Inspired by the comparison, California Cedar acquired the Blackwing trademark and produced a pencil that married the original Blackwing’s look and feel with a softer lead and black barrel.Its emerald gradient finish and gold ferrule is reminiscent of the iconic green lamps that light the pages of books in libraries around the world. The Slate’s water-resistant leatherette cover feel pleasantly supple and feature thoughtfully rounded corners. honors baseball legend Joe DiMaggio on the 75th anniversary of his astounding 56 game hitting streak. It has a custom extra firm graphite core that is ideal for long writing sessions and sharpens to a fine, strong point without sacrificing much darkness.

Each pencil features art from one of Basquiat’s untitled head paintings, while the gold ferrule sports his iconic crown motif.These special edition Eras Pencils are inspired by the design of Blackwing pencils from the mid-20th century. Pencil Caps inspired by six-sided dice and Legal Pads printed with hexagonal grids are also available.