What's the difference between the four pencil grades?

Matte has soft graphite for dark, smooth lines ideal for sketching. 602 has firm graphite for precise writing. Pearl offers balanced graphite that works for both drawing and writing. Natural has extra-firm graphite for fine detail and light mark-making. Softer grades produce darker lines but need more frequent sharpening.

Can I buy replacement erasers for the flat clip later?

Yes, the set includes ten black replacement erasers, and Blackwing sells additional replacements separately. The flat eraser design is specific to Blackwing pencils, so standard ferrule erasers won't fit the clip mechanism.

What kind of paper is in the notebooks?

The medium Slate notebook has 100 GSM dot-grid paper with a matte black hardcover and includes a pencil holster. The A4 spiral has 80 GSM blank paper. Both paper weights are optimized for graphite to minimize smudging and allow clean erasing.

How does the pencil extender work?

The extender clamps onto the end of a short pencil stub, giving you several more inches of length so you can continue using it comfortably. It lets you get full use from each pencil instead of discarding it when it becomes too short to grip.

Is the walnut box just for storage or can I display it open?

The box works both ways. You can store everything closed or leave it open on your desk to display the pencils and access the tools quickly. The walnut construction is finished for either use.

Blackwing Crate Gift Set

The 3-second version

Four graphite grades across 24 pencils for different drawing and writing styles
Adjustable desktop sharpener and pocket long-point sharpener included
Walnut box stores and displays the entire collection
Significant upfront investment for pencil supplies
Walnut box takes up permanent desk space
Replacement erasers are Blackwing-specific

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Complete Pencil Toolkit in a Walnut Display Box

Most pencil sets stop at a dozen pencils in one grade. This kit recognizes that anyone serious about pencil work needs the right hardness for the task—soft graphite for shading and sketching, extra-firm for fine detail and margin notes, balanced for general writing. By including six of each across four grades, the set gives you enough to settle on a favorite and enough spares to keep working. The sharpeners, extender, and point guards turn consumable pencils into tools you maintain rather than replace, and the walnut box keeps the system visible instead of scattered in a drawer. It suits people who already know they prefer pencils and want to stop buying them piecemeal.

Good gift when

Writers and sketchers who work primarily in pencil
People building a dedicated analog workspace
Anyone graduating from disposable pencils to a reusable system
Artists who want to test multiple graphite hardnesses

Skip it if This is built for committed pencil users; if you only pick up a pencil occasionally or prefer pens for daily writing, the depth here will go unused.

Specs

Pencils Included: 24 (6 Matte, 6 602, 6 Pearl, 6 Natural)
Graphite Grades: Soft, Firm, Balanced, Extra-Firm
Sharpeners: Desktop adjustable helix, pocket long-point
Replacement Erasers: 10 black flat erasers
Storage Box: Walnut
Slate Notebook: Medium, dot-grid, 160 pages, 100 GSM
Spiral Notebook: A4, blank, 160 pages, 80 GSM
Point Guards: 3 (1 gold, 2 silver)
Accessories: Handheld eraser with holder, extender, notebook clip
Compliance: ASTM D-4236

What's included

24 Blackwing pencils (6 Matte, 6 602, 6 Pearl, 6 Natural)
10 black replacement erasers
Desktop sharpener with adjustable helix blade
One-step long point pocket sharpener
Walnut gift box
Handheld eraser with black holder
Pencil extender
Notebook clip
Medium Blackwing Slate notebook (dot-grid, 160 pages, 100 GSM)
A4 Blackwing spiral notebook (blank, 160 pages, 80 GSM)
3 point guards (1 gold, 2 silver)

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Arrives in a finished walnut box; no wrapping needed.

The details

This collection gathers everything you need to work in pencil, organized in a walnut box that doubles as display storage. Inside you'll find two dozen Blackwing pencils spanning four graphite grades: six each of the soft Matte, firm 602, balanced Pearl, and extra-firm Natural. Each grade changes how dark the line appears and how often you'll sharpen.

Two sharpeners handle different needs. The desktop model has an adjustable helix blade for a tailored point. The pocket version creates a curved long point that resists breaking when you're away from your desk. Ten replacement black erasers fit the iconic flat clip that distinguishes every Blackwing pencil, and a jumbo handheld eraser with holder tackles larger corrections.

A pencil extender lets you use every inch of a pencil down to the stub. Three point guards—one gold, two silver—protect sharpened tips in bags or pockets. A notebook clip attaches a pencil to any cover. Two notebooks complete the kit: a medium Slate with dot-grid pages and matte black hardcover, and an A4 spiral with blank sheets. Both use paper weighted and finished specifically for graphite. All items conform to ASTM D-4236 standards.

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Blackwing Crate Gift Set

Twenty-four pencils in four graphite grades, two sharpeners, notebooks, eraser set, and storage in one curated kit

$400at blackwing602.com

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The 3-second version

Four graphite grades across 24 pencils for different drawing and writing styles
Adjustable desktop sharpener and pocket long-point sharpener included
Walnut box stores and displays the entire collection
Significant upfront investment for pencil supplies
Walnut box takes up permanent desk space
Replacement erasers are Blackwing-specific

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Questions

What's the difference between the four pencil grades?: Matte has soft graphite for dark, smooth lines ideal for sketching. 602 has firm graphite for precise writing. Pearl offers balanced graphite that works for both drawing and writing. Natural has extra-firm graphite for fine detail and light mark-making. Softer grades produce darker lines but need more frequent sharpening.
Can I buy replacement erasers for the flat clip later?: Yes, the set includes ten black replacement erasers, and Blackwing sells additional replacements separately. The flat eraser design is specific to Blackwing pencils, so standard ferrule erasers won't fit the clip mechanism.
What kind of paper is in the notebooks?: The medium Slate notebook has 100 GSM dot-grid paper with a matte black hardcover and includes a pencil holster. The A4 spiral has 80 GSM blank paper. Both paper weights are optimized for graphite to minimize smudging and allow clean erasing.
How does the pencil extender work?: The extender clamps onto the end of a short pencil stub, giving you several more inches of length so you can continue using it comfortably. It lets you get full use from each pencil instead of discarding it when it becomes too short to grip.
Is the walnut box just for storage or can I display it open?: The box works both ways. You can store everything closed or leave it open on your desk to display the pencils and access the tools quickly. The walnut construction is finished for either use.