Go Behind the Scenes of Blackwing Pencils’ Ode to Analog Creativity
The company shares its multi-step process in factories in Japan and California. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Go Behind the Scenes of Blackwing Pencils’ Ode to Analog Creativity appeared first on Colossal .
Blackwing, a pencil manufacturer based in Stockton, California, has crafted an ode to analog creativity in a world dominated by digital devices. The company's signature pencils are produced in specialized factories in Japan, where graphite cores are painstakingly processed before being transported to a wood shop. The creation of these pencils unfolds in a behind-the-scenes video, revealing the intricate process from start to finish.
After being sliced and trimmed to their hexagonal shape, the pencils undergo painting and labeling in another factory, with some receiving up to 10 coats of lacquer to achieve the desired color and feel. The final step sees the instruments journeying back to Stockton, where a proprietary machine attaches each eraser, and they are inspected by hand before being boxed in sets of twelve.
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