Do all twelve pencils write the same, or do the colors affect performance?

All twelve use the same balanced graphite core regardless of barrel color. The red, white, and blue finishes are visual only—each pencil writes identically.

What does the full Lincoln quote say on each pencil?

Each pencil is stamped with 'THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE' on one side and 'BLACKWING 250' on the other. The phrase comes from the closing of Lincoln's first inaugural address.

Can I choose which color pencils I get in my set?

No, each set contains a fixed assortment: three white with blue stamping, three blue with blue stamping, three white with red stamping, and three red with red stamping.

How does the donation to Reading is Fundamental work?

A portion of the purchase price from each set is donated directly to Reading is Fundamental to support their literacy programs. The donation happens automatically with your purchase.

Are these pencils numbered individually to show the edition size?

The pencils are stamped with 'BLACKWING 250' but not individually numbered. The edition is limited to 1,776 total sets.

Blackwing 250 - (Set of 12)

The 3-second version

Balanced graphite core writes consistently across all four color finishes
Stamped with abbreviated Lincoln quote and edition number on each pencil
Four patriotic variations: white with blue, blue with blue, white with red, red with red
Stamped text becomes less readable as pencil shortens
Limited to 1,776 sets total
Ships as assorted colors, not customizable

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Limited-Edition Patriotic Pencils with Lincoln Quote

Most commemorative pencils are novelties you display but never sharpen. This set solves the problem by putting a real graphite core inside a meaningful shell—the same balanced formulation that makes Blackwing a working choice for writers, not just a collectible. You get a dozen pencils that actually perform, stamped with words worth reading every time you pick one up, and a portion of the purchase goes to getting books into kids' hands. It works for someone who wants tools with intention behind them but refuses to sacrifice function for symbolism. The edition limit keeps it from feeling mass-produced, and the color split means the set looks deliberate on a desk without requiring you to treat it like a fragile keepsake.

Good gift when

Writers and note-takers who appreciate commemorative design with historical references
Pencil collectors seeking limited-run editions with clear production numbers
People who want everyday tools that support literacy programs
Gift-givers looking for thoughtful, usable items with symbolic meaning

Skip it if You prefer unmarked barrels or find stamped text distracting when a pencil shortens with use.

Specs

Set Size: 12 pencils
Graphite Type: Balanced formulation
Barrel Material: Lacquered wood
Barrel Shape: Hexagonal
Imprint Side One: THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE
Imprint Side Two: BLACKWING 250
Color Variations Included: White with blue (3), Blue with blue (3), White with red (3), Red with red (3)
Edition Limit: 1,776 sets
Charitable Component: Portion of proceeds to Reading is Fundamental

What's included

12 pencils (3 white with blue imprint, 3 blue with blue imprint, 3 white with red imprint, 3 red with red imprint)

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Set arrives in branded packaging; limited edition makes it a meaningful gift for writers and history enthusiasts.

The maker

Lincoln spoke those words at a moment of profound division, urging a fractured country to remember its common bonds. The full passage from his first inaugural address called on citizens to let affection and shared memory outweigh anger. This set abbreviates the most-quoted phrase from that speech and stamps it on working tools meant to be used, not preserved behind glass.

The edition number—1,776 sets—ties to the year independence was declared, and the color scheme echoes the flag. A portion of every sale supports an organization that has been distributing books to children since 1966, putting readable materials into homes and schools where they might not otherwise arrive. The donation happens automatically, built into the structure of the edition rather than left as an optional add-on.

The details

This commemorative dozen arrives in four distinct finishes that work together as a set. Each pencil carries a stamped quote from Lincoln's first inaugural address on one side and the edition number on the other. The graphite core is the same balanced formulation Blackwing uses across its standard line, offering consistent mark-making whether you pick up a red barrel or a white one.

The set splits evenly: three pencils in white with blue stamping, three in blue with blue stamping, three in white with red stamping, and three in red with red stamping. Together they make a clear visual statement on a desk or in a cup, but each writes exactly like the next. The finish is lacquered wood, so the color goes all the way around the barrel rather than sitting as a coating.

Lincoln's words wrap around each pencil in capital letters, abbreviated to fit the space without losing meaning. The original address ran longer, but the phrase stamped here stands complete. The text sits cleanly along the flat sides of the hexagonal barrel, readable whether the pencil is resting on a surface or held in hand.

A share of what you pay goes directly to a national literacy organization that distributes books to children. The donation happens at the point of sale, not as a separate step. Only 1,776 sets were produced, and once those are gone the edition closes. Each set contains a full dozen, enough to use daily for months or to pass a few along while keeping the rest.

Blackwing

Blackwing 250 - (Set of 12)

Commemorative set of twelve balanced-graphite pencils in red, white, and blue finishes

$40at blackwing602.com

Quantity

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The 3-second version

Balanced graphite core writes consistently across all four color finishes
Stamped with abbreviated Lincoln quote and edition number on each pencil
Four patriotic variations: white with blue, blue with blue, white with red, red with red
Stamped text becomes less readable as pencil shortens
Limited to 1,776 sets total
Ships as assorted colors, not customizable

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Questions

Do all twelve pencils write the same, or do the colors affect performance?: All twelve use the same balanced graphite core regardless of barrel color. The red, white, and blue finishes are visual only—each pencil writes identically.
What does the full Lincoln quote say on each pencil?: Each pencil is stamped with 'THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE' on one side and 'BLACKWING 250' on the other. The phrase comes from the closing of Lincoln's first inaugural address.
Can I choose which color pencils I get in my set?: No, each set contains a fixed assortment: three white with blue stamping, three blue with blue stamping, three white with red stamping, and three red with red stamping.
How does the donation to Reading is Fundamental work?: A portion of the purchase price from each set is donated directly to Reading is Fundamental to support their literacy programs. The donation happens automatically with your purchase.
Are these pencils numbered individually to show the edition size?: The pencils are stamped with 'BLACKWING 250' but not individually numbered. The edition is limited to 1,776 total sets.