Comments on: The return of the Blackwing pencil http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868610 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868610 Pencils, ha. Any real professional knows that charcoal briquettes are the only way to go. Kingsford Sure-Fire or Duraflame for everyday note-taking and memos, of course. But I find that nothing beats the scribing surety, line, and smoothness of a Royal Oak Natural-Glo Old Hickory (fresh out of a new bag). Pencils, ha. Any real professional knows that charcoal briquettes are the only way to go. Kingsford Sure-Fire or Duraflame for everyday note-taking and memos, of course. But I find that nothing beats the scribing surety, line, and smoothness of a Royal Oak Natural-Glo Old Hickory (fresh out of a new bag).

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868103 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868103 Here's a good site about the blackwing. blackwingpages.wordpress.com I didn't realize so many people loved this pencil...wonder why I hadn't heard of it till recently. Definitely looking forward to the new one! Gary Here’s a good site about the blackwing. blackwingpages.wordpress.com

I didn’t realize so many people loved this pencil…wonder why I hadn’t heard of it till recently. Definitely looking forward to the new one!

Gary

]]> By: pjcamp http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867592 pjcamp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867592 It's a pencil. If you spent more than two bits, you got ripped off. It’s a pencil.

If you spent more than two bits, you got ripped off.

]]> By: ShelleyRickey http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868387 ShelleyRickey Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868387 I don't know about or remember Blackwing pencils but, what i do want back is the 'Big Chief' Notepad. I was reminded of Big Chief Notepads about two weeks ago when i had the coolest dream ever... I was Lemmy's secretary, you know Lemmy from Motorhead. Anyway, i was taking notes in a Moleskine. Lemmy wouldn't stand for it. He insisted that i use a Big Chief. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/2578148312/in/photostream/ I don’t know about or remember Blackwing pencils but, what i do want back is the ‘Big Chief’ Notepad.
I was reminded of Big Chief Notepads about two weeks ago when i had the coolest dream ever…
I was Lemmy’s secretary, you know Lemmy from Motorhead. Anyway, i was taking notes in a Moleskine. Lemmy wouldn’t stand for it. He insisted that i use a Big Chief.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/2578148312/in/photostream/

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867374 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867374 This post sparked a latent curiosity I have long harbored: how do they get the lead into the pencil? Here is a link to a quick and dirty: http://www.pencilpages.com/articles/make.htm This post sparked a latent curiosity I have long harbored: how do they get the lead into the pencil? Here is a link to a quick and dirty: http://www.pencilpages.com/articles/make.htm

]]> By: moosehunter http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867384 moosehunter Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867384 OMG ok, geek alert- hoping and praying theyre as good... my 602 is worn to about 3/4 inch and ive been sharpening it with a razor to save as much of the lead as possible... time to stock up, say a case or two,,,(for emergencies) OMG

ok, geek alert- hoping and praying theyre as good…

my 602 is worn to about 3/4 inch and ive been sharpening it with a razor to save as much of the lead as possible…

time to stock up, say a case or two,,,(for emergencies)

]]> By: Pencil Press http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868411 Pencil Press Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868411 It is very exciting...please check out www.pencils.com for updates. There will also be Blackwing updates on Facebook (The Pencil Page) and Twitter (pencilscom). It is very exciting…please check out http://www.pencils.com for updates. There will also be Blackwing updates on Facebook (The Pencil Page) and Twitter (pencilscom).

]]> By: defacebook http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868163 defacebook Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868163 A $35 pencil. Why not have it sharpened by David Rees for $15 while you're at it (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/08/david-rees-artisanal-pencil-sharpening.html) to really feel foolish. No thanks, I'll stick with a cheap ball-point pen. A $35 pencil. Why not have it sharpened by David Rees for $15 while you’re at it (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/08/david-rees-artisanal-pencil-sharpening.html) to really feel foolish.

No thanks, I’ll stick with a cheap ball-point pen.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867908 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867908 The Blackwing is the only real pencil an animator should use. If this new version is anything close, it'll be a miracle. An interesting note: I saw the recent play SONDHEIM N SONDHEIM. At one point he espoused about the Blackwing, stating that it's the only thing he would use to write his songs with. In front of him was a small vase filled to the brim with Blackwings. The Blackwing is the only real pencil an animator should use. If this new version is anything close, it’ll be a miracle.

An interesting note: I saw the recent play SONDHEIM N SONDHEIM. At one point he espoused about the Blackwing, stating that it’s the only thing he would use to write his songs with. In front of him was a small vase filled to the brim with Blackwings.

]]> By: Woodchuck http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-905029 Woodchuck Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-905029 The Palomino Blackwings are now available for purchase at Pencils.com. Early response has been very strong. http://www.pencils.com/palomino-blackwing-12-pk The Palomino Blackwings are now available for purchase at Pencils.com. Early response has been very strong.
http://www.pencils.com/palomino-blackwing-12-pk

]]> By: narrowstreetsLA http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867662 narrowstreetsLA Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867662 I suppose so, huh. I get this way about oddball camera lens converters and bike parts. I suppose so, huh. I get this way about oddball camera lens converters and bike parts.

]]> By: narrowstreetsLA http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867410 narrowstreetsLA Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867410 I'm genuinely curious--no irony meant here, I swear. Why do you love these pencils so much? I’m genuinely curious–no irony meant here, I swear.

Why do you love these pencils so much?

]]> By: KKnox http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867417 KKnox Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867417 What about a good pencil sharpener (manual, not electric)? I have had a hard time finding one. What about a good pencil sharpener (manual, not electric)? I have had a hard time finding one.

]]> By: Tagishsimon http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867429 Tagishsimon Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867429 narrowstreetsLA, you may want to read http://boingboing.net/2007/09/14/review-of-35-blackwi.html narrowstreetsLA, you may want to read http://boingboing.net/2007/09/14/review-of-35-blackwi.html

]]> By: Mark Frauenfelder http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867437 Mark Frauenfelder Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867437 The main reason is the <a href="http://www.creditbloggers.com/2010/08/defend-yourself-against-highpressure-persuaders.html">scarcity fallacy</a>, I guess. The main reason is the scarcity fallacy, I guess.

]]> By: Scoo http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868205 Scoo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868205 I love love love my Palominos, this ought to be good! I love love love my Palominos, this ought to be good!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867443 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867443 Well, for--they might have emailed me! Hmpf. Seriously, that's great news. We shall see...anxiously awaiting your report. -Jenny Lerew(Blackwing Diaries) Well, for–they might have emailed me! Hmpf.

Seriously, that’s great news. We shall see…anxiously awaiting your report.

-Jenny Lerew(Blackwing Diaries)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868216 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868216 Wow. Seriously cool. I had some of these back in high school, can't wait. Wow. Seriously cool. I had some of these back in high school, can’t wait.

]]> By: Thorzdad http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867962 Thorzdad Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867962 Acquiring the trademark doesn't mean they've also acquired the formulation of the graphite. Blackwings had a lovely combination of smoothness and depth of color. Here's hoping the new ones aren't merely empty nameplates for hipster poseurs. Acquiring the trademark doesn’t mean they’ve also acquired the formulation of the graphite. Blackwings had a lovely combination of smoothness and depth of color. Here’s hoping the new ones aren’t merely empty nameplates for hipster poseurs.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-869756 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-869756 Sniff sniff — I'm the one who wrote that 2007 review. And my email box is, sadly, empty. <emo>No love. No love at all. </emo> Sniff sniff — I’m the one who wrote that 2007 review. And my email box is, sadly, empty. No love. No love at all.

]]> By: :: smo :: http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867969 :: smo :: Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867969 the palomino is all ready a great pencil, on par if not better than the tombow mono! these guys really love pencils and know their stuff, I'm glad they're the ones that are attempting to revive the brand and not a big corporation! i'm on that preview list too! i'll try and do some reviewing over at my drawing blog if i can, but i'm really interested to see your original vs new blackwing comparison! http://smomotion.com is i. i don't update much but i did do some goofy pencil "reviews" a bit ago and use the palominos for animation which i guess is why they included me in the previews. pretty amazing!!! i wasn't sure if it was secret but i'm glad it's not! the palomino is all ready a great pencil, on par if not better than the tombow mono! these guys really love pencils and know their stuff, I’m glad they’re the ones that are attempting to revive the brand and not a big corporation!

i’m on that preview list too! i’ll try and do some reviewing over at my drawing blog if i can, but i’m really interested to see your original vs new blackwing comparison!

http://smomotion.com is i. i don’t update much but i did do some goofy pencil “reviews” a bit ago and use the palominos for animation which i guess is why they included me in the previews. pretty amazing!!!

i wasn’t sure if it was secret but i’m glad it’s not!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867727 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867727 Rub the eraser on your jeans and the coating will come off if it is not too old. Rub the eraser on your jeans and the coating will come off if it is not too old.

]]> By: Andy http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-869805 Andy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-869805 This is super exciting for the pencil community! I'm holding out hope for an email from CalCedar to get an advance sample, but alas, I fear not. This is super exciting for the pencil community! I’m holding out hope for an email from CalCedar to get an advance sample, but alas, I fear not.

]]> By: Andy http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-869811 Andy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-869811 Here's a reposting of the original 2007 review I did, by the way, that Mark linked to. PencilThings.com's blog is now defunct, but I was able to save it on my own website. http://www.welfle.com/a-realists-review-of-the-legendary-blackwing-602/ Here’s a reposting of the original 2007 review I did, by the way, that Mark linked to. PencilThings.com’s blog is now defunct, but I was able to save it on my own website.

http://www.welfle.com/a-realists-review-of-the-legendary-blackwing-602/

]]> By: sharkcellar http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868020 sharkcellar Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868020 so much for a shout out... so much for a shout out…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-872378 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-872378 Intriguing. I wonder if this pencil would truly be a contender for the "Best Pencil in the World" title which in my mind would currently be held by a Mitsubishi Hi-Uni or a Tombow Mono 100. Intriguing. I wonder if this pencil would truly be a contender for the “Best Pencil in the World” title which in my mind would currently be held by a Mitsubishi Hi-Uni or a Tombow Mono 100.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867774 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867774 I'd love to shatter one of these in a pencil fight. I’d love to shatter one of these in a pencil fight.

]]> By: Susan Oliver http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-867525 Susan Oliver Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-867525 How do you keep a pencil for very long without the eraser becoming unusable? Any pencil eraser I've had for any length of time develops a hard coating, which I've had no luck removing. How do you keep a pencil for very long without the eraser becoming unusable? Any pencil eraser I’ve had for any length of time develops a hard coating, which I’ve had no luck removing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-868296 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-868296 @17: God damn those hipster poseurs stealin our pencils! HIPSTERS! @17: God damn those hipster poseurs stealin our pencils! HIPSTERS!

]]> By: Mitch http://boingboing.net/2010/08/23/the-return-of-the-bl.html#comment-872141 Mitch Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-872141 Maybe people don't care about the eraser, or maybe they use the eraser often enough to wear off the hardened rubber and then put a cap eraser on it. Maybe people don’t care about the eraser, or maybe they use the eraser often enough to wear off the hardened rubber and then put a cap eraser on it.

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