Can I buy a smaller quantity of these pencils?

No, this set is sold only as a complete 250-count collection. Each set includes fifty pencils in each of the five finishes.

What does the full quote say on each pencil?

Each pencil is imprinted with "The Better Angels of Our Nature," a phrase from Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address. The full passage speaks to unity and friendship despite disagreement.

Are these pencils sharpened when they arrive?

Wood-cased pencils typically arrive unsharpened and require a standard pencil sharpener before first use. The balanced graphite core sharpens cleanly without excessive breakage.

How many of each color do I get?

You receive fifty pencils in each of five finishes: white with blue imprint, blue with blue imprint, white with red imprint, red with red imprint, and gold with gold imprint.

What makes the gold pencil special?

The set includes one gold pencil with a matching gold imprint that stands out from the other forty-nine gold pencils, though all fifty gold-finish pencils share the same writing core and construction.

Blackwing 250 - (Set of 250)

The 3-second version

250 pencils imprinted with Lincoln's first inaugural address quote
Five colorways: white, blue, red, and gold barrels with matching text
Balanced graphite core in every pencil
Only 50 sets produced
Large quantity may outlast typical use
Not individually sold

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Commemorative Pencil Set with Lincoln Quote

Most commemorative pencils are novelty items you hesitate to sharpen. These function first as writing tools—the same graphite and wood construction as the brand's everyday lineup—with the historical reference as a secondary layer rather than the whole point. The quote wraps the barrel instead of sitting flat, so it stays readable as the pencil wears down, and the five finishes give you variety without forcing you to buy five separate boxes. If you write or draw enough to justify bulk quantities and you want those pencils to mean something when you pick one up, this splits the difference between collectible and consumable.

Good gift when

History enthusiasts who collect commemorative stationery
People who write or sketch daily and want a long supply
Anyone drawn to tools that carry meaningful text
Collectors of limited-run pencil editions

Skip it if You prefer pencils without imprinted text, or you need a smaller starter quantity before committing to 250 at once.

Specs

Total Pencils: 250
Graphite Type: Balanced graphite core
Finishes Included: White/Blue (50), Blue/Blue (50), White/Red (50), Red/Red (50), Gold/Gold (50)
Imprint: "The Better Angels of Our Nature" quote from Lincoln's first inaugural address
Limited Edition: 50 sets produced
Charitable Contribution: Portion of proceeds to Reading is Fundamental

What's included

250 pencils (50 each in five colorways)
1 gold pencil with gold imprint

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Large collectible set arrives packaged as a commemorative release.

The details

This limited-edition collection marks a quarter-millennium with a quote from Lincoln's first inaugural address running the length of each barrel. You get fifty pencils in each of five finishes: white with blue text, blue with blue text, white with red text, red with red text, and gold with gold text. One gold pencil stands out from the rest with matching metallic imprint.

Every pencil carries the brand's balanced graphite core, the same formulation found in the standard lineup. The finish is wood-cased and smooth under your grip, and the imprint wraps the quote around the barrel so it reads as you rotate the pencil in your hand.

A portion of proceeds supports Reading is Fundamental, an organization that distributes books to children across the United States. The set is packaged as a collectible release, and only fifty of these 250-count collections were produced. Each pencil functions as a daily writer, and the mixed finishes let you color-code projects or simply reach for a different look each time you sit down to work.

Blackwing

Blackwing 250 - (Set of 250)

250 pencils imprinted with "The Better Angels of Our Nature" in five colorways

$500at blackwing602.com

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The 3-second version

250 pencils imprinted with Lincoln's first inaugural address quote
Five colorways: white, blue, red, and gold barrels with matching text
Balanced graphite core in every pencil
Only 50 sets produced
Large quantity may outlast typical use
Not individually sold

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Questions

Can I buy a smaller quantity of these pencils?: No, this set is sold only as a complete 250-count collection. Each set includes fifty pencils in each of the five finishes.
What does the full quote say on each pencil?: Each pencil is imprinted with "The Better Angels of Our Nature," a phrase from Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address. The full passage speaks to unity and friendship despite disagreement.
Are these pencils sharpened when they arrive?: Wood-cased pencils typically arrive unsharpened and require a standard pencil sharpener before first use. The balanced graphite core sharpens cleanly without excessive breakage.
How many of each color do I get?: You receive fifty pencils in each of five finishes: white with blue imprint, blue with blue imprint, white with red imprint, red with red imprint, and gold with gold imprint.
What makes the gold pencil special?: The set includes one gold pencil with a matching gold imprint that stands out from the other forty-nine gold pencils, though all fifty gold-finish pencils share the same writing core and construction.