Blackwing Blog

Introducing the Disney Mickey and Friends Collection by Blackwing. Our pencils are the tool of choice for award-winning creators past and present, including Disney animators who worked on classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Beauty...

Meet Fabiana Moch, an illustrator whose work is driven by curiosity and a strong connection to her surroundings. Growing up in Veracruz, she was inspired by the plants and animals around her, and now she finds stories in...

Celebrate Frida Kahlo with the limited-edition Blackwing 143 collection. Inspired by her iconic artwork, Mexican heritage, and love of nature, the collection features floral-designed pencils, a notebook, gift set, sharpener, and point guard.

National Wellness Month is a reminder that wellness doesn't have to be complicated. Discover how simple creative practices like writing and coloring can help you slow down, reflect, and create space for healthier habits with analog tools.

From discovering Blackwings via his grandmother's New York Times crossword habit to drawing for The New Yorker, cartoonist and educator Paul Karasik has spent decades working the pencil to a nub. Paul discusses his workflow, the lessons hidden...

Go behind the scenes of Blackwing pencil manufacturing and discover the craftsmanship behind every pencil. From graphite formulation and cedar assembly in Japan to hand-tipping, quality inspection, and packing in California, see how Blackwing's small in-house team bring...

Grant and Alex's SXSW conversation touched on everything from building the Blackwing brand to designing products that offer a counterpoint to the fast pace of digital life.

Celebrate the tribute to birding with the limited-edition Blackwing 458 collection. This pencil set features 4 gradient designs inspired by North American birds: Clark’s Grebe, Mallard, Green Jay, and Black Rail. 458 represents the estimated number of migratory...