The blackwing 602 was great in the climate of its time, but died through lack of support. Apr 14, 2016 the standard matte black with gold writing blackwing is the softest lead. Visually, this is a logical follow up to the pb classic and the pb 602 the pearlescent lustre thats right, i spelled that like a british person. Palomino brands was kind enough to give away a box of 12 palomino blackwing pencils. Palomino produces quarterly limitededition blackwing pencils. In this article we share the history of the palomino blackwing, some of the.
It was manufactured by the eberhard faber pencil company from 19341988, then by the fabercastell pencil company. The blackwings roots go back to the 1930s when it was first introduced by eberhard faber. Sep 16, 2015 the blackwing line is the flagship pencil produced by palomino. The unique rectangular black eraser can be extended as it wears down from use, and also pops out completely from the pencil body for replacement. I confess that i originally fell in love with the idea of the blackwings, new or vintage, because of the large, flat eraser and its promises of half the pressure, twice the speed. Palomino blackwing pencils are ideal for illustrators and writers who prefer a soft, dark line. I thought it would be either the soft or balanced core this time around, or even a new core. Blackwing claimed by many to be the best pencil in the world, blackwing pencils are famous for the quality of graphite, instantly recognisable shape, replaceable eraser, and the men and women whose works they have inspired throughout the years. Variously described as black velvet, like writing with butter, the best wood pencil in the world and the fountain pen of pencils, the blackwing and blackwing 602 for that is something you just have to try. Palomino brands already had a rich history of producing quality pencils for artists dating back to the mid 19th century. The pearl is designed to hit a sweet spot between the other two, a softer lead like the original palomino blackwing but with the smoothness of the 602.
In its original iteration, eberhard faber created a pencil using fantastic wood and a near magic lead. I also have the pencil sharpener that clive thompson demonstrated for me at ted2011, which i will use to keep my 602s pointy. The original blackwing 602, reputed to be the worlds best pencil, had a lot of famous fans. The 725 reminds me of the finish on an instrument, which is, of course, what they were going for. These blackwing 602 pencils are crafted from incense cedar wood with a sleek, metallic gray lacquer coating.
They were a favorite of john steinbeck and chuck jones, and originals are an object of desire for pencil aficionados the world over. Blackwing pencils palomino stationery quill london. There is a legendary pencil called the blackwing 602, first manufactured in the 1940s by the eberhard faber company. Initially sold for 50 cents each, as of 2012 reproduction pencils, called the palomino blackwing 602 and made by california cedar, are available in packages. And you can always change it for pink, white, blue, green, or orange, available from palomino. Its the perfect mix of tip strength and dark lines. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Irrespective of the genuine blackwing 602, are palomino blackwing pencils good pencils. If youve read the hype, you might have heard that you get darker. Thats the philosophy behind the palomino blackwing 602. This is a set of twelve palomino blackwing 602 pencils, made in america from smooth japanese graphite. The blackwing 602 might be one of the worlds most famous pencils. The blackwing 602 features a firm, smooth japanese graphite core. Their hexagonal barrels come in either black, white or grey, which correspond to the softness of lead.
The new palomino blackwing 602 pencil is a fine tribute to. The blackwing line in order from lightest to darkest is. The blackwing 602 is a pencil that is noted for its soft, dark graphite, unique flat square ferrule and replaceable eraser. In 2010, the blackwing brand was revived by the team at california cedar products company, a leading supplier of wood for making pencils. They followed that up with the blackwing 602, which more closely imitated the original, and went on to produce the pearl, volumes, and colors editions. The blackwing leads have wax added to them, making them very smooth to write and draw with. The blackwing 602 was originally made by eberhard faber in new york. Because the point is very firm it is great for precise strokes and lettering. Includes blackwings signature extendable eraser and ferrule design. The blackwing pearl is a little bit softer than the blackwing 602, with a core that contains what palomino calls their balanced graphite. The palomino blackwing pearl is the latest addition to the blackwing family of pencils, notebooks, and lifestyle products. Ideal for writers because of its ability to hold a point. Excellent quality cedar makes for perfect sharpening. The palomino blackwing is not just another pencil and yes, it is worth every seemingly superfluous piece of punctuation.
In the product pictured in the listing, the blackwing 602 gray has a black eraser and a horse logo before the palomino name, the pearl white has a black eraser and a horse logo before the palomino name, and the blackwing has a white eraser and horse logo before the. Last year we got 2 pencils with the 602 firm core 344 and 56 and 2 pencils with the new extra firm core 24 and 530. Blackwing bleistift 602 einzeln praised in the new yorker, the boston globe, and boing boing among others, the palomino blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth. This isnt a controversial stance, and anyone with so much as a cursory awareness of the pencil community is familiar with the name. This highquality writing tool is modeled almost identically after the longdiscontinued eberhard faber model of the same name basically, the excalibur of pencils. Nelson riddle championed the blackwing in his book arranged by nelson riddle. Blackwing pencils were originally introduced by the eberhard faber pencil company in the 1930s. It was introduced in the early 20th century and was lauded for the uniqueness of its design and its quality as. The premium graphite formulation blackwing pencils from palomino are the modern reincarnation of the famous eberhardfaber blackwing 602.
Palomino brands already had a rich history of producing quality. In the product pictured in the listing, the blackwing 602 gray has a black eraser and a horse logo before the palomino name, the pearl white has a black eraser and a horse logo before the palomino name, and the blackwing has a white eraser and horse logo. Blackwing pearl pencils dozen cw pencil enterprise. Palomino blackwing 602 pencils, 12 pack johnson string. Also, this is the first truly glossy blackwing i have ever seen. For many there was just such a pencil, and it was called the blackwing 602 the eberhard faber blackwing 602. I use mine for general notetaking and for underlining and writing in books. Now this special edition blackwing volume 24 features extra hard lead, slightly harder than the 602, which enables a pointier tip for a longer writing session. With sanfords pencil production leaving the us this year, the blackwing is definitely not returning.
There is no material connection between the palomino blackwing and the genuine blackwing 602 pencil whatsoever. In this video i will draw the winner of the palomino blackwing 602 contest. The 725 writes like the pearl, with blackwings balanced core. Their cult following included john steinbeck and chuck jones, who proudly used blackwings to create bugs bunny and many other looney tunes characters.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A beautiful gift for any artist or musician, this gorgeous set of 10 blackwing 602 pencils comes in a luxurious velvetlined grand piano box. The pencil is named for sutters mill, also known as california historical site no. The 602 silver was previously the firmest, and the pearl is between the two. Palomino blackwing 602 pencil set of 12 the journal shop. How we give back a portion of the sales from all blackwing products benefit the blackwing foundation, which funds and develops arts and music education at the k12 level. It was manufactured by the eberhard faber pencil company from 19341988, then by the fabercastell pencil company from 19881994 and by sanford from 19941998. Made in japan with fsccertified cedarwood, it is amazingly smooth and beautiful. Jul 22, 2009 the blackwing 602 was great in the climate of its time, but died through lack of support. The core is the firm core, which is the same as the blackwing 602. May 15, 20 the pearl is designed to hit a sweet spot between the other two, a softer lead like the original palomino blackwing but with the smoothness of the 602. Blackwing pencils are famous for the quality of graphite, iconic shape and the men and women whose works theyve inspired throughout the years. The standard matte black with gold writing blackwing is the softest lead. These pencils are famous for their gunmetal grey finish and the iconic square.
A japanese pencil manufacturer was commissioned to try and duplicate the look and feel of the genuine blackwing 602, and rights to use the blackwing name were acquired by california cedar products. Of course this is made with premium california incense cedar. 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. The blackwing pencil was introduced in the 1930s by eberhard faber and was the pencil of choice for oscar, grammy, and pulitzer prize winners throughout the. The inside of the box features the classic blackwing logo printed in gold on the velvet black background, while the bottom outside. Palomino blackwing volume 24 wonder pens life behind a. One wonders if glenn miller actually used them, or if it was just a prop for the movie. My interest and motivation lies in the history of the genuine blackwing 602 pencil, not in the future of california cedars products. A bit harder than the softest, but not as hard as the firm and extra firm grades that are also available from blackwing. When eberhard faber was sold in 1988 the blackwing survived for only a couple of years before it was discontinued. If you love quality woodcase pencils, now is the time to support todays blackwings the top products from kitaboshi, pentel, tombow, and. The solid box is glossy black, just like a beautiful grand piano that youd find in the finest concert hall. I posted in the erasable group with some of my theories about what that number means. Blackwing 602 pencils are made with firm graphite and are the hardest pencil in the blackwing range.
Most of my ideas centered around the idea of 725 being a model number, like how the eberhard faber blackwing was 602. The blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that is ideal for writers and users who dont like to sharpen often. It was produced by the eberhard faber company until 1998. The 73 stands for the secchi depth reading, which is a clarity reading. Legendary grammy, emmy, pulitzer and academy award winners have created with the blackwing 602 pencil. Facts, fiction, and the palomino blackwing experience. We would compare them to 5b, 4b and 3b pencils in value. The blackwing 73 is a tribute to lake tahoe and its beauty. I also have the pencil sharpener that clive thompson demonstrated for me at.
These pencils are famous for their gunmetal grey finish and the iconic square blackwing ferrule complete with a pink eraser. Andrew duggan receives an eberhard faber blackwing 602 from kirk douglas whose back is to the camera, in the 1964 political thriller seven days in may. Jun 17, 2011 the palomino blackwing 602 is my new pencil of choice. Praised by alex beam of the boston globe and mark frauenfelder of boing boing, among others, the palomino blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of half the pressure, twice the speed. Sep 28, 2011 there is a legendary pencil called the blackwing 602, first manufactured in the 1940s by the eberhard faber company.
The palomino blackwing 602 model is known for its firm and smooth graphite core. If youve read the hype, you might have heard that you get darker lines with less pressure with blackwing pencils. The palomino blackwing 602 is a pencil that is also used for writing and music annotation. And ive found that the pearl is the best compromise. Thanks to bob trubys amazing site brand name pencils and a quick search for 725, i came up with a few great pencils the ruwe ritz 725. Andrew duggan receives an eberhard faber blackwing 602 from kirk douglas whose. Eberhard faber was founded by john eberhard faber, himself part of the ancient faber family of pencil manufacturers in bavaria. Commitment to quality blackwing 602 pencils are made with the finest materials in the world, including genuine incensecedar from california and premium japanese graphite. In the mid1800s, he started shipping american ceder back to germany for pencil manufacturing, then established. The palomino blackwing 602 comes with a sleek black eraser, where its forebear had a pink eraser. The blackwing 602 gets a closeup in the glenn miller story 1954. With pencil industry roots dating back to the mid 19th century and a company history that dates back to 1917, calcedar has built a long tradition of excellence and unique supply relationships that now extend to the blackwing pencils, notebooks and lifestyle.
This highquality writing tool is modeled almost identically after the longdiscontinued eberhard faber model of. The palomino blackwing 602 is my new pencil of choice. I just got around to trying out the palomino blackwing 602 pencil, which is a recreation of the eberhard blackwing 602 first manufactured in the 1930s and discontinued in 1998. The latter being closest to the original, according to palomino. The blackwing 602 is the classic blackwing pencils. The blackwing line is the flagship pencil produced by palomino. To this day, there are those who swear by this vintage pencil and hold it second to none. Lead fast is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to.
The blackwing 602 is a discontinued model of pencil that has developed a cult following as the best pencil ever made. Its unique and iconic ferrule allows you to extend and replace the eraser after extensive use. Unfollow blackwing 602 pencil to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A lot of elegance and history will disappear with that last silver stub. The list of known users includes john steinbeck, stephen sondheim, leonard bernstein and chuck jones who proudly used blackwings to create bugs bunny. The blackwing is the softest, then the pearl, then the 602. Claimed by many to be the best writing utensil in the world, blackwing pencils are famous for the quality of graphite, iconic shape, replaceable eraser, and the men and women whose works theyve inspired throughout the years. Despite this following, they fell victim to cost cutting measures in the 1990s and were discontinued. The rounded hexagonal barrel is made of genuine incense cedar and is capped with a coppercoloured ferrule which holds a squareended eraser. The blackwing 602 is a pencil that is noted for its soft, dark graphite, unique flat square ferrule. May 10, 2017 the palomino blackwing 602 is a pencil that is also used for writing and music annotation. Gullwing coupe of the pencil world in 2002, a columnist for the boston globe called alex beam penned one of the only mainstream articles about the blackwing. It was introduced in the early 20th century and was lauded for the uniqueness of its design and its quality as a writing pencil. The picture in the listing shows 3 original limited edition pencils with the horse logo.