Do these pencils only work on black paper?

They're engineered for black paper, where the metallic cores show up clearly, but you can use them on any surface where you want reflective, shimmering marks. They add highlights and contrast wherever standard graphite feels flat.

What makes the cores metallic?

The cores are formulated with metallic pigment instead of standard graphite, so they leave reflective gold or silver marks. This formula is what allows the pencils to remain visible on dark surfaces.

Are these pencils part of the permanent lineup?

No, they're part of the Labs series, which tests new materials and features in small batch runs. Each box is numbered by batch, and availability ends when the run sells out.

Can I erase the metallic marks?

Each pencil includes an eraser on the end. Metallic cores may not erase as cleanly as standard graphite, especially on textured or dark paper, so test on a corner first if erasability matters for your project.

Blackwing Lab 05.13.25 Pencils - (Set of 12)

Small batch

The 3-second version

Metallic cores create visible, reflective marks on black paper
Six gold and six silver pencils in each set
Two-tone design with black ferrule and matching metallic core
Limited batch availability
Designed for black paper use

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Gold and silver metallic pencils engineered for black paper

Standard colored pencils lose contrast on dark paper, and metallic markers bleed or smudge. These pencils solve both problems by replacing the graphite core with a metallic formula that stays sharp, stays visible, and delivers a reflective finish without the mess of liquid ink.

This matters if you sketch on black paper or add shimmer to mixed-media work. The metallic core leaves a clean line you can layer or shade, and the wood-cased format gives you the control a marker can't match. It's purpose-built for a specific frustration, not a gimmick finish on an ordinary pencil.

Good gift when

Sketchers and journalers who work on dark paper
People who add metallic accents or highlights to drawings
Collectors tracking limited-run writing tool experiments

Skip it if You need a large quantity or plan to reorder regularly, since this is a numbered batch release with no guarantee of future production.

Specs

Quantity: 12 pencils (6 gold, 6 silver)
Core Type: Metallic gold and silver
Ferrule Color: Black
Eraser Color: Black
Series: Blackwing Labs
Release Date Stamp: 05.13.25
Batch: Numbered
Production: Small batch, limited availability

What's included

6 gold metallic pencils
6 silver metallic pencils
Numbered batch box

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Arrives in a numbered batch box; no wrapping needed.

The maker

The Labs series functions as a testing ground for materials and features that may never reach full production. Each release arrives with a date stamp and a batch number, documenting the experiment. Some Labs pencils graduate to the permanent catalog; others remain single-run curiosities.

This release experiments with metallic cores, a departure from the brand's usual graphite formulations. The materials require minimum order quantities, which is why a second batch became available after the first sold out. Once this run ends, there's no commitment to produce more.

The details

Most colored pencils disappear against dark paper. This set replaces standard graphite with metallic cores that deliver visible, reflective marks on black surfaces. Six gold and six silver pencils arrive ready for sketching, journaling, or adding metallic accents where ordinary leads fade into the background.

The two-tone barrel pairs with a black ferrule and eraser, while the core itself carries the shimmer. You're not limited to black paper—the metallic formula adds reflective highlights to any project where standard graphite feels too ordinary or too invisible.

Each pencil arrives stamped with the release date and packed in a numbered batch box. This is a small-run experiment from the brand's Labs series, which tests new materials and features before deciding whether they join the permanent lineup. Quantities are limited to what the batch run produces.

Blackwing

Blackwing Lab 05.13.25 Pencils - (Set of 12)

Two-tone design with metallic cores that shine on dark surfaces

$36at blackwing602.com

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The 3-second version

Metallic cores create visible, reflective marks on black paper
Six gold and six silver pencils in each set
Two-tone design with black ferrule and matching metallic core
Limited batch availability
Designed for black paper use

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Questions

Do these pencils only work on black paper?: They're engineered for black paper, where the metallic cores show up clearly, but you can use them on any surface where you want reflective, shimmering marks. They add highlights and contrast wherever standard graphite feels flat.
What makes the cores metallic?: The cores are formulated with metallic pigment instead of standard graphite, so they leave reflective gold or silver marks. This formula is what allows the pencils to remain visible on dark surfaces.
Are these pencils part of the permanent lineup?: No, they're part of the Labs series, which tests new materials and features in small batch runs. Each box is numbered by batch, and availability ends when the run sells out.
Can I erase the metallic marks?: Each pencil includes an eraser on the end. Metallic cores may not erase as cleanly as standard graphite, especially on textured or dark paper, so test on a corner first if erasability matters for your project.