A favorite of calligraphers and illustrators, the Blackwing Pearl pencil includes a balanced and smooth graphite core that is softer than the graphite found in the Blackwing 602 but firmer than the graphite found in the Blackwing Matte. Perfect for daily writing, journaling, and sketching. Each pencil features a pearlescent white, pink, or blue finish, our iconic square Blackwing ferrule, and a replaceable eraser. Blackwing Pearl pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup. Semi-hexagonal shape that is easy to grip Balanced graphite Japanese graphite with clay for strength and wax for smoothness Genuine incense-cedar wood from California and Oregon that sharpens evenly Replaceable eraser Set of 12 pencils Made in Japan Blackwing is located in California and produces premium, high-quality writing and drawing tools made from genuine incense-cedar wood, which is prized for how well it sharpens and how pleasant it smells. Their graphite cores are produced in Japan, giving their pencils a smooth, refined feel. The brand deeply supports arts and music education, with a portion of every Blackwing sale going to the Blackwing Foundation, whose mission is to expand access to arts and music programs in K–12 schools.
