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Palomino Blackwing Pencil

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

The Blackwing pencil is back! We have all mourned the original, the famous Eberhard Faber Blackwing 602 pencil, generally considered to be the world’s best and sent to an early grave when the company discontinued them in 1998. They could … Continue reading →

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Boston Ranger 55 Pencil Sharpener

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

We all remember these pencil sharpeners from seeing them screwed to the wall in all of our elementary school classrooms. They are solid, as if machined from a single block of metal, and they all seemed to stand up to … Continue reading →

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California Republic Palomino Pencil

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

Yes, have no fear: even the lowly pencil can be a luxury item. Helix Oxford Premium Grade #2 pencils from England have their fans, having a certain Harry Potter boarding school charm. The Staedtlers from Germany and Tombows from Japan … Continue reading →

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