The iconic Blackwing 602 was the pencil of choice for John Steinbeck, Chuck Jones, and countless others. It 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 an iconic square Blackwing ferrule with a pink eraser.
Please note: recent price updates reflect increased material and production costs, including a significant rise in the cost of premium Japanese graphite. Blackwing remains committed to using high-quality materials and skilled craftsmanship.
If you prefer the firm graphite of the Blackwing 602, you may also like their Volume 574 or their Volume 20 pencils.
Made in: Japan
Materials: California cedar, graphite, metal ferrule, elastomere eraser
Specifications: 8" long; sold in a box of 12
Further Reading: Every pencil is made of graphite and wood. Only Blackwing pencils combine the best graphite in the world, the best wood in the world, and generations of craftsmanship to create an exceptional pencil. When you’re looking for the perfect pencil to write a song, sketch a landscape, or brainstorm a business idea, look for Blackwing’s distinct rectangular eraser.
View our entire collection of Blackwing pencils and accessories here.
