Colossal · Kunst en ontwerp

Go Behind the Scenes of Blackwing Pencils’ Ode to Analog Creativity

Blackwing, a Stockton, California-based company, emphasizes the joy of analog creative tools amidst the dominance of digital devices. The manufacturer showcases its meticulous pencil production process in a behind-the-scenes video.

The production begins in specialized factories in Japan, where graphite cores undergo detailed processing before being sent to a wood shop. Individual pencils are formed by sandwiching graphite between wood slats, then sliced and trimmed into their signature hexagonal shape.

Another factory handles the painting and labeling, applying up to 10 coats of lacquer for the desired color and finish. Finally, the pencils travel to Stockton, where a proprietary machine attaches erasers, and each pencil is hand-inspected before being packaged.

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