Best Blackwing in 2026

PENCILS WITH HERITAGE – First created in the 1930’s, Blackwing built a following that included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters. Discontinued in the 90’s, devotees paid as much as $40 a pencil. In 2010, we revived the Blackwing brand for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence.

PERFECT FOR ILLUSTRATORS AND CALLIGRAPHERS – With our balanced and smooth Japanese graphite core, Blackwing Pearl pencils are perfect for illustrators, UI/UX designers, and woodworkers. Use for a line that is softer than the Blackwing 602, but firmer than the Blackwing, and all without excessive sharpening.

UNIQUE ICONIC DESIGN – Blackwing’s unique and iconic rectangular erasers are synonymous with quality. Each of our pencils features a specially designed ferrule, allowing you to extend or replace the eraser.

PENCILS WITH HERITAGE – First created in the 1930’s, Blackwing built a cult following that included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters.

PERFECT FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS – With our soft and smooth Japanese graphite core, Blackwing Matte pencils are perfect for writers, musicians, and everyday users. Use when you want a soft, dark line without excessive sharpening. The softest of our four core Blackwing models.

UNIQUE ICONIC DESIGN – Blackwing’s unique and iconic rectangular erasers are synonymous with quality. Each of our pencils also features a specially designed ferrule, allowing you to extend or replace the eraser.

PENCILS WITH HERITAGE – First created in the 1930’s, Blackwing built a cult following that included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters. Discontinued in the 90’s, devotees paid as much as $40 a pencil. In 2010, we revived the Blackwing brand for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence.

PERFECT FOR WRITERS AND EVERYDAY USE – With our firm and smooth Japanese graphite core, Blackwing 602 pencils are perfect for writers, musicians, and everyday users. Use when you want a steady, clear line without excessive sharpening.

UNIQUE ICONIC DESIGN – Blackwing’s unique and iconic rectangular erasers are synonymous with quality. Each of our pencils features a specially designed ferrule, allowing you to extend or replace the eraser.

LONG SHARP POINT: Our Blackwing Two-Step sharpener creates a sharp long point

TWO-STEP PROCESS: The first hole sharpens the wood and the second hole precisely sharpens the graphite core.

GERMAN STEEL BLADES: The Two-Step sharpener uses precisely engineered German Steel Blades.

TOOLS WITH HERITAGE – First created in the 1930’s, Blackwing built a cult following that included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwings to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters. Discontinued in the 90’s, we revived the Blackwing brand in 2010 for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence.

TWO STEP SHARPENING PROCESS – Our unique pencil sharpener uses a revolutionary two-step sharpening process for a better point. The Blackwing Long Point Pencil Sharpener does this by sharpening the wood first and then the graphite core to make a long, fine point that resists breakage.

AUTOMATIC BRAKES – Every sharpener comes with two replacement blades and an automatic brake that prevents over-sharpening so that your Blackwing pencils last longer.

TOOLS WITH HERITAGE – First created in the 1930’s, the Blackwing 602 pencil built a cult following that included John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who proudly used Blackwing pencils to create Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters. Discontinued in the 1990’s, we revived the Blackwing brand in 2010 for a new generation of writers, musicians, and others seeking a more natural existence.

PROTECT YOUR PENCIL – The Blackwing Point Guard is a pencil cover designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets to wherever you’re going in one piece. This pencil guard has a semi-hexagonal shape that fits snugly over your Blackwing pencil point. With these pencil toppers, you won’t have to re-sharpen dull pencil tips every time they’re transported.

LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM – Blackwing’s pencil caps are crafted out of lightweight, machined aluminum. That makes these pencil covers strong enough to protect the tips of your pencils, without adding too much weight to your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. These durable aluminum pencil toppers are perfect for artists who want to spend less time sharpening dull pencils.

ONE-STEP, LONG-POINT SHARPENER: This one-step sharpener creates a long, curved point that resists breakage and won't leave a mess behind, as the canister can hold shavings from 3 sharpening jobs. It's great for professional sketch pencils, colored pencils for adult coloring, or general art pencils.

DURABLE, ALL-METAL DESIGN: Featuring a German steel blade and machined aluminum sharpening unit, this sharpener is incredibly heavy duty. There are no plastic components included, unlike low-quality competitors.

COMPACT: The compact design makes this useful easy-crank pencil sharpener conveniently portable. It can easily fit in your palm, pants pocket, purse, art kit, or pencil container. It's perfect for personal, professional, or even educational use.

LONG SHARP POINT: Our Blackwing Two-Step sharpener creates a sharp long point

TWO-STEP PROCESS: The first hole sharpens the wood and the second hole precisely sharpens the graphite core.

GERMAN STEEL BLADES: The Two-Step sharpener uses precisely engineered German Steel Blades.

The Blackwing Desktop Sharpener uses two helix blades to sharpen your pencils to perfection.

The dial on the crank allows you to adjust the point from long and curved to short and blunt.

Its unique sharpening system retracts the pencil automatically without scuffing the finish, and it includes an automatic brake to prevent over-sharpening.

150 wood case #2 HB pencils made from high-quality wood come presharpened

Strong medium-soft lead produces long-lasting, smooth, readable strokes

Rounded hexagonal shape with satin-smooth finish for a secure, comfortable grip

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly managed forests

One 40-count pack of BIC Xtra-Smooth Number 2 Mechanical Pencils With Erasers

Versatile 0.7mm medium point is ideal for a variety of everyday writing activities

Always ready and never need sharpening; to advance the lead, simply click the built-in eraser

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Unrivaled range of 120 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, fabric zip-around case

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

Pentel #1 selling Mechanical Pencil

Superior construction Meets the rigorous demands of professionals and students alike

4mm tip length makes it ideal for use with rulers and templates

One 24-count pack of BIC Xtra-Strong Mechanical Pencils With Erasers

Thick lead mechanical pencil offers dependable performance with break-resistant 0.9mm lead

Lead advances quickly and erases easily for tidy writing and note-taking

The classic no. 2 HB Ticonderoga pencil looks good on your desk and writes beautifully too, producing a strong, smooth line without effort.

Extra smooth on the page thanks to a strong no. 2 graphite core.

Crafted from reforested quality wood, Ticonderoga pencils are long-lasting, hard-wearing and easy to sharpen.

Selling Mechanical Pencil

One BIC Pencil = 2 ½ wood case pencils

Smooth-writing no.2 lead advances easily, does not smudge, and erases cleanly

Five bright, neon colors

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Pre-sharpened to save you time

Designed for kids!

Control to help early writers

Thick 1.3mm lead for less breakage

Pre-sharpened to save you time

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly sourced forests

TRENDY PASTEL COLORS – Five pretty pastels colors with erasers to match; Pre-sharpened so you can start writing.

EXCLUSIVE #2 GRAPHITE FORMULA – Made with premium wood from responsibly sourced forests, providing smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage.

LATEX-FREE ERASER – Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections without smudging.

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly sourced forests

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Pre-sharpened to save you time

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

One 24-count pack of BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencils With Erasers

Advance the dependable 0.5mm lead on these pencils with a simple click to enable sharp, precise writing

Pencils with high-quality lead that erases cleanly and leaves no smudges, and keeps your hands clean

HOT NEON COLORS – Five bright colors with erasers to match; Pre-sharpened so you can start writing.

EXCLUSIVE #2 GRAPHITE FORMULA – Made with premium wood from responsibly sourced forests, providing smooth, even sharpening with minimal breakage.

LATEX-FREE ERASER – Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections without smudging.

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly managed forests

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly managed forests

Large size diameter (13/32") is ideal for children in the early stages of their writing Development

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Pre-sharpened to save you time, Includes bonus sharpener

Exclusive #2 graphite formula provides extra smooth performance

Top quality, latex-free eraser provides easy, clean corrections

Made with premium wood from responsibly sourced forests

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Essential range of 72 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: flip up your choice of pencil from the 3 layers of the handsome presentation tin box

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.