Palomino Blackwing
Blackwing is a pencil and paper brand offering signature graphite pencils, notebooks, and tools, including the 602, Matte, Pearl, and Natural pencils.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Blackwing is a pencil and paper brand whose signature graphite pencils include the 602 (firm graphite), Matte (soft graphite), Pearl (balanced graphite), and Natural (extra-firm graphite). The brand also offers notebooks ranging from pocket-sized pads to large sketchbooks, and has expanded into tools such as the Blackwing Pen, its first-ever pen, made from machined aluminum with a dual-spring click mechanism and a Schmidt rollerball cartridge. Blackwing describes itself as a team of writers, artists, musicians, designers, and DIYers that makes thoughtfully designed pencils, notebooks, and tools, supports independent artists through Blackwing Music, and develops music and art education programs through the Blackwing Foundation. It also offers bulk supply, branded printing, and bespoke design services for organizations.
History
Blackwing states that its story starts with a pencil but does not end there. The brand describes itself as a team of writers, artists, musicians, designers, and DIYers who believe the world is a little better when you slow down. It makes thoughtfully designed pencils, notebooks, and tools, champions small businesses, supports and promotes independent artists through Blackwing Music, and develops and implements music and art education programs through the Blackwing Foundation. The brand has expanded beyond pencils into notebooks and, with the Blackwing Pen, its first-ever pen.
Products and positioning
Thoughtfully designed pencils, notebooks, and tools intended to help people slow down and find balance in fast-paced digital lives.
Blackwing 602
Firm graphite pencil in the core lineup.
Blackwing Matte
Soft graphite pencil in the core lineup.
Blackwing Pearl
Balanced graphite pencil in the core lineup.
Blackwing Natural
Extra-firm graphite pencil in the core lineup.
Blackwing Pen
The brand's first-ever pen, made from machined aluminum with a balanced weight, ergonomic half-moon shape, dual-spring click mechanism, magnetic cap, and a medium Schmidt P8127 rollerball cartridge with black ink.
Notebooks
Blackwing paper products ranging from pocket-sized pads to large sketchbooks, available in a variety of styles, sizes, and paper types.
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