My Blackwing Singles: Graphite Hardness and the Story Behind Each Edition

Here’s my Blackwing collection. I walk through each pencil and cover two things: the graphite feel (Soft, Balanced, Firm, Extra Firm) and the backstory behind the design. In this video: 140, 21, 11 (Bill Russell), 71 (Frank Lloyd Wright), 574, 651 (Bruce Lee), 710 (Jerry Garcia), 200, 2, 55, 746, 602, Pearl, Matte, Natural, Eras 2025. If you’re trying to figure out which core fits your writing style, or you just like the history and design details, this one’s for you.