Blackwing Limited Edition Vol. 2

Blackwing Volume 2 celebrates art as an engine for change.
The black design of the barrel is Glow-in-the-Dark , meant to represent cracks that glow (for real!) in the dark.

This limited edition features a new graphite, the strongest ever produced by Blackwing, formulated specifically for this version, even more extra firm than the classic Natural .

In 1973, the U.S. Army had just withdrawn from Vietnam after nearly two decades, and mid-century optimism had given way to uncertainty. Art, even when created for mass appeal, took on a darker tone. The highest-grossing film of 1973—The Exorcist—and the best-selling album—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon—gave us a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the era.
The following year, a new wave of art—films like Chinatown and albums like Bob Marley's Natty Dread—shed light on a system that seemed broken, giving us the tools to understand it. Art reflects the world around us and helps us process complex issues so we can move forward. Leonard Cohen once said , "There's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Art creates cracks in the darkest places of the world, letting in the light of understanding.

Fifty years later, Blackwing Volume 2 recognizes the role of art in bringing about change. Each pencil features a glow-in-the-dark cracked design that plays on the duality of art and the thought-provoking realities that inspire it.

Available in a collectible pack of 12 pencils or single, choose the one you prefer!