Finding a Good Pencil - Blackwing Checks Off All the Boxes!
Some of our favorite brands that we're proud to find and to stock in the shop are ones created with the mission of using time intentionally in order to slow down and give our minds a rest from fast-paced technology.
One of our favorites has to be Blackwing, a pencil company that produces different pencils and leads created with a specific use in mind. The leads of each pencil vary in hardness and finish.
Plus, my personal favorite feature, their erasers are refillable. Read on to learn which of the four pencils are good for the mindfulness habit that fits your routine. We have all 4 Blackwing pencils in stock, Matte, Pearl, 602, & Natural, and we wanted to go through the differences and what each pencil is best used for.
THE MATTE PENCIL
The Blackwing Matte has the softest and darkest graphite but holds a point well. It's the top choice for artists and doing sketches.
It's ideal for:
-Rekindling a sketching or drawing hobby to let yourself unwind
-Starting a daily sketch journal
THE PEARL PENCIL
The Blackwing Pearl has a graphite that is not too soft nor too hard which makes it very adaptable for both drawing and writing.
In fact, this is the choice pencil for one of our favorite local artists, Adam Trest.
This is your pencil if you:
-Prefer to draw instead of sketch
-Bullet journal or like to draw and write as you journal
-Want to elevate your doodle game when you're in meetings or on the phone
THE 602 PENCIL
The Blackwing 602 has a firm graphite but is still very smooth.
We think it's best used:
-Keeping score while playing cards or a board game
-Jotting down notes
-Start a daily journaling habit to manage stress and process emotions
THE NATURAL PENCIL
The Blackwing Natural has extra firm graphite and requires the least amount of sharpening. It's preferred by writers and is best when you want to be very precise and detailed.
With that in mind, these are best for:
-Detailed drawings
-Crossword puzzles in the newspaper
-Writing a letter
FYI - It's the one I prefer to use in the shop when marking and measuring prints.
We hope we gave you some ideas of new mindfulness hobbies to try out or at least a better pencil for you to continue doing what you love. It makes our day when we find a brand like Blackwing that supports mindfulness and creativity during any stage of life.
With the best tools in your pencil pouch, you get to focus on your thoughts, art, or new habit of clearing your mind and managing stress.
Stop by the shop and pick your own box of Blackwing Pencils or purchase them online - Click here to view them online!