Bold color, legendary performance.Ideal for artists, illustrations, musicians, woodworkers and anyone who prefer a soft, dark line, the Blackwing Matte is the softest of the four core Blackwing models. Each pencil features a timeless matte finish and iconic square Blackwing ferrule. Blackwing Matte pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that also doubles as a pencil cup. The Blackwing Matte has the soft same graphite formulation as the since renamed "Blackwing Palomino." Features a Graphite Identification Stamp indicating its "SOFT" graphite core. Like all Blackwing pencils, it offers an incredibly smooth writing experience, exceptional point retention, and that satisfying glide across the page. Soft graphite core Set of 12 pencils Gift box that also doubles as a pencil cup Iconic aluminum ferrule design Genuine Incense-cedar casing that sharpens evenly and easily Specially formulated Japanese graphite that writes smoothly Replacement erasers available separately All Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.
