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Blackwing 602 Pencils

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£32.00 GBP
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By Blackwing.

Blackwing pencils are iconic. The unusual ferrule (the metal bit that connects the pencil to the eraser) design made the pencils a collectors item when they got discontinued in 1998. Palomino then revived the design in 2010, and have since expanded the line. 

The iconic Blackwing 602 was the pencil of choice for John Steinbeck, Chuck Jones, and countless others before it was discontinued. In 2011, Palomino brought it back. The Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed,” a gunmetal grey finish and iconic square Blackwing ferrule with a pink eraser. 

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
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Mary Knight
Well packaged and speedy delivery as 2nd class

As I asked for, these pencils were competitively priced. They were nicely packaged and delivered in a timely, second class way. (The pencils sharpen well and don’t seem to snap at the points, btw).

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Alirose
Just like any other pencil

I really didn’t want to give a negative rating but all 3 pencils are just like any ordinary one purchased from any stationary outlet. I’m really not sure what the hype on Instagram was about that led me to buy them !

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Wendy Bellars
Pleasing results

I found these via a search for "best pencils for marking music". They have lived up to their reputation so far. Both making and removing marks are easy to do, and the clarity is very good. I don't know how long the erasers will last, and I can't see that there are replacement toppers available - but let's hope all continues to go well. I'd happily recommend these.

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Christian Webb
Lovely pencils

What can I say about this legendary pencil? “Half the pressure, twice the speed”. How can one possibly get excited about a pencil?… until you use it. Effortless writing with little pressure leaves your mark and a well designed and charming replaceable eraser built in to the end is there should you need it. It’s great that I can buy individual pencils rather than a whole box as unfortunately I am not a sketch artist but yet can still appreciate their deserved status. Full recommendation.

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Carola Brown
Life-improving pencils

I encountered a Blackwing 602 at my piano teacher's house, and couldn't believe how legible her corrections to my score were, compared with my own faint scrawls. I immediately ordered some for myself, and found they have made a huge difference to my life! Hasty pencil scrawls to remind me of this or that, to do draft crosswords and make notes to muscial scores have become so much easier to write and to read. My drawing has improved as well. I love these pencils.

Customer Reviews

Based on 8 reviews
75%
(6)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
25%
(2)
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Mary Knight
Well packaged and speedy delivery as 2nd class

As I asked for, these pencils were competitively priced. They were nicely packaged and delivered in a timely, second class way. (The pencils sharpen well and don’t seem to snap at the points, btw).

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Alirose
Just like any other pencil

I really didn’t want to give a negative rating but all 3 pencils are just like any ordinary one purchased from any stationary outlet. I’m really not sure what the hype on Instagram was about that led me to buy them !

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Wendy Bellars
Pleasing results

I found these via a search for "best pencils for marking music". They have lived up to their reputation so far. Both making and removing marks are easy to do, and the clarity is very good. I don't know how long the erasers will last, and I can't see that there are replacement toppers available - but let's hope all continues to go well. I'd happily recommend these.

C
Christian Webb
Lovely pencils

What can I say about this legendary pencil? “Half the pressure, twice the speed”. How can one possibly get excited about a pencil?… until you use it. Effortless writing with little pressure leaves your mark and a well designed and charming replaceable eraser built in to the end is there should you need it. It’s great that I can buy individual pencils rather than a whole box as unfortunately I am not a sketch artist but yet can still appreciate their deserved status. Full recommendation.

C
Carola Brown
Life-improving pencils

I encountered a Blackwing 602 at my piano teacher's house, and couldn't believe how legible her corrections to my score were, compared with my own faint scrawls. I immediately ordered some for myself, and found they have made a huge difference to my life! Hasty pencil scrawls to remind me of this or that, to do draft crosswords and make notes to muscial scores have become so much easier to write and to read. My drawing has improved as well. I love these pencils.