Blackwing Volume 746 Pencils

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The Blackwing 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge and other engineering wonders of the modern world. Each pencil features firm graphite core and is finished with a special m ulti-layered technique to bring out the iconic International Orange color of San Francisco’s world-famous Marvel.In the summer of 1929, the newly- formed Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District hired Joseph B. Strauss to complete a task that many said was impossible: build a bridge across the churning waters of the Golden Gate Strait. He and his team of engineers, designers, and planners used pencil and paper to develop the sketches, design drafts, and finished plans that would become the Golden Gate Bridge.When the Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It measured 1.7 miles long, with a 4,200-foot main span and two 746-foot towers supporting the structure at either end. The innovative engineering techniques used to build the bridge have allowed it to withstand hurricane- force winds, raging ocean currents, and the rumblings of the nearby San Andreas Fault. Blackwing pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that also doubles as a pencil cup. Firm graphite core Limited Edition! Once they're gone, they're gone Set of 12 pencils Gift box that also doubles as a pencil cup Iconic aluminum ferrule design in black 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 Show more