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The Blackwing 602 is a cedar-cased pencil with Japanese graphite blended for a firm, dark line, sold in a 12-pack. It revives a pencil that Steinbeck, Chuck Jones and Stephen Sondheim used before it was discontinued in the 1990s and brought back in 2010. Its signature is the metal ferrule with a long, wide eraser that can be extended by pulling it out and reinstalled with the clip. It suits writers and note-takers who want a firmer point than the softer original Blackwing, which artists and musicians tend to prefer.
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Owners treat the 602 as a writer's pencil: a firm, smooth, dark line that sharpens well and feels balanced in the hand. The extendable eraser and clip draw both praise and complaints, and many say the price is the main hurdle.
The Palomino Blackwing 602 is a graphite pencil first introduced in the 1930s. It was discontinued in the 1990s and reintroduced in 2010 by the Palomino pencil division of California Cedar.
The pencils are made to Palomino's specifications by a Japanese art pencil manufacturer, with strong, straight Incense Cedar harvested in the US. Palomino completes the assembly. The graphite is Japanese and blended with clay for a smooth feel. The 602 gives a firmer line than the standard Blackwing, which suits writers and everyday use.
Each pencil has a metal ferrule that holds a long, wide eraser and a clip. When the eraser wears down, remove the clip, pull the eraser out a little, and reinstall the clip. Replacement erasers are available.
