Award-winning songwriters and composers have sworn by Blackwing pencils since the 1930s. The unique design and high quality materials helped inspire the creative process behind some of the greatest songs ever written. John Lennon, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein and were reported to be among their fans. Quincy Jones loved them so much he wrote about them in his autobiography. The pencils were temporarily discontinued in the 1990s by a corporation who lacked commitment to the expensive materials and complicated manufacturing process it took to make such a niche product. We acquired the brand in 2010 and not only invested in the relaunch of these amazing pencils, but in the artistry of deserving singer-songwriters.