Blackwing Pencils Details Analog Craftsmanship In Video

(MENAFN- USA Art News) Blackwing, a company headquartered in Stockton, California, aims to highlight the appeal of analog creative tools in an era dominated by digital distractions. The manufacturer showcases the meticulous production of its signature pencils in a video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process.

The journey begins at specialized factories in Japan, where the graphite cores undergo precise processing before moving to a wood shop. Here, individual pencils are formed by sandwiching the cores between slats of wood, which are then sliced and trimmed to achieve their distinctive hexagonal shape.

Another factory handles the painting and labeling. Depending on the pencil style, up to 10 coats of lacquer may be applied to achieve the desired color and feel. The final stage of production takes place in Stockton, where a proprietary machine attaches each eraser. The pencils then undergo a hand inspection before being packaged by the dozen.

Source: This Is Colossal

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