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Blackwing - Blackwing 602 (Set of 12)

Blackwing

US
$25-$50

Blackwing creates...

Official Website

blackwing602.com
Founded 2010
Stockton, California, USA
Notable Designers

Design Philosophy

Blackwing champions the analog experience, creating pencils and tools that help people slow down and find balance in their digital lives. Rooted in the legendary Blackwing 602's heritage of "Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed," the brand combines premium Japanese graphite with sustainably-sourced California Incense-cedar, honoring the tactile craft of writing and drawing.

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