Hackwing: A Square Blackwing Pencil

Graphite and wood; a pencil is a very simple thing. However, there is nothing quite like the Blackwing pencil’s iconic quality and design.

Four times a year, special Blackwing pencil sets (called "Blackwing Volumes") are released that celebrate creative people, events, and ideas. I decided to make my own set to pay homage to Norm Abram, called the "Blackwing Volume 936", a reference to the 936 square foot workshop Norm used while filming most of "The New Yankee Workshop".

Norm Abram is a distinguished woodworker that is part of an esteemed few that inspired a generation of makers and DIYers. His attention to detail and knowledge of all the aspects of good woodworking practices makes him revered and beloved among the woodworking community. To mirror his commitment to craftsmanship, I designed this pencil to showcase some of his tenets.

Every woodworker knows that to end up with a quality project, you have to start with quality materials. That means lumber that is square, straight, and true; these pencils showcase that notion with their unique square profile. Likewise, the adage "measured twice, cut once" is something you have to ignore just once to appreciate, so I've included a debossed 6" rule on each pencil so you'll always have a ruler close at hand.

I also wanted to see how I could make this video stand out, so I used a very narrow aspect ratio. Everything was filmed with this horizontal vantage in mind. It might be cool or annoying, but it was something fun to try to work into a video.

*** This is not at all sponsored or endorsed by Blackwing. A "Hackwing" uses spare parts from a Blackwing pencil as an enhancement for other pencils. This allows for customizations and modifications that are suited to specific applications.

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