How Blackwing Pencils Are Made

Per Adafruit, Blackwing pencils are crafted through a multi-step manufacturing process that spans Japan and California. The pencils use sustainably-sourced California incense cedar and premium graphite, starting with graphite formulation and cutting in Kofu, Japan, then moving to Tokyo for woodworking, pressing, and lacquering. Assembly finishes in Stockton, California, where they're imprinted, fitted with a signature ferrule, quality-checked, and hand-packed. At thirty-four dollars for a box of twelve, these are positioned as premium tools for thoughtful, deliberate creative work.

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