Comments on: Blackfeet Indian Pencils http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils A discussion of the art and beauty of the pencil. Since 2005. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:37:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Cathy http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-32355 Cathy Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:18:38 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-32355 Can someone please tell me where I can purchase swagger stick pens. I cannot find them anywhere and I love them. Can someone please tell me where I can purchase swagger stick pens. I cannot find them anywhere and I love them.

]]> By: Steve http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-31654 Steve Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:50:48 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-31654 Recently I found a box of Vector #2 pencils from the Blackfeet Indian Writing Co. in my late father's desk. I started using one of them at work the other day and have to say I don't know when I've been more pleased with a pencil. It writes smoothly, maintains a point like nobody's business, and makes a nice dark line. It may be the best pencil I've ever used. It's a pity they aren't around anymore. Recently I found a box of Vector #2 pencils from the Blackfeet Indian Writing Co. in my late father’s desk. I started using one of them at work the other day and have to say I don’t know when I’ve been more pleased with a pencil. It writes smoothly, maintains a point like nobody’s business, and makes a nice dark line. It may be the best pencil I’ve ever used. It’s a pity they aren’t around anymore.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-31358 Sharon Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:36:27 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-31358 Wow, a few years after finding a box with six remaining Swagger Stick desk pens at some property I purchased in Canada, I finally run a search and find this. I love the box and have never used any of the pens. Wow, a few years after finding a box with six remaining Swagger Stick desk pens at some property I purchased in Canada, I finally run a search and find this. I love the box and have never used any of the pens.

]]> By: penciladmin http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-30927 penciladmin Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:39:46 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-30927 Rob, glad you enjoy the blog. Thank you for the comment. Rob, glad you enjoy the blog. Thank you for the comment.

]]> By: Rob http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-30917 Rob Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:41:45 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-30917 Over the last few days, since I discovered your blog, i've read many of the articles and found them wonderful! I found your site when, after buying a new box of Ticonderogas, I noticed that they were made in Mexico! Americas Greatest Pencil? My arse!!! So I went to Google to see if anybody else was upset as I was.....And here you are!!! Since reading, I went out and purchased soem Mirado Black Warriors. I am upset with the quality as it could be better, especially where the eraser ferrule mounts to the shaft. One i'm holding is bent right out of the package!! The red stripe isn't on centre either. Non-the-less it writes wonderfully for a 2 HB. I also am a fan of the double hearts. Now after surfing a bit more I have noticed pictures of a different looking Mirado Black Warrior and I suspect that the newest ones have had a face lift. I'm now looking for this newer style as the box I just bought was from 2005 and possibly doesn't represent todays quality. Wonderfully entertaining blog, thank you kindred spirits ... Over the last few days, since I discovered your blog, i’ve read many of the articles and found them wonderful!

I found your site when, after buying a new box of Ticonderogas, I noticed that they were made in Mexico! Americas Greatest Pencil? My arse!!! So I went to Google to see if anybody else was upset as I was…..And here you are!!!

Since reading, I went out and purchased soem Mirado Black Warriors. I am upset with the quality as it could be better, especially where the eraser ferrule mounts to the shaft. One i’m holding is bent right out of the package!! The red stripe isn’t on centre either. Non-the-less it writes wonderfully for a 2 HB. I also am a fan of the double hearts. Now after surfing a bit more I have noticed pictures of a different looking Mirado Black Warrior and I suspect that the newest ones have had a face lift. I’m now looking for this newer style as the box I just bought was from 2005 and possibly doesn’t represent todays quality.

Wonderfully entertaining blog, thank you kindred spirits …

]]> By: kathleen http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-30791 kathleen Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:46:28 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-30791 I JUST SHARPENED 2 BLACKFEET INDIAN PENCILS FOR MY SON TO TAKE FOR HIS ACT TEST TOMORROW. NOW I'M THINKING I'LL GIVE HIM DIFFERENT ONES. I THINK I AM ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THAT HAVE ACTUALLY VISITED THE PENCIL COMPANY BACK IN 1980. I WAS THERE WITH A VOLUNTEER GROUP FROM DE PAUL UNIVERSITY IN CHICAGO. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX. MY PENCILS SAY "BALL STATE UNIVERSITY" ON THEM, AND "SAY NO TO DRUGS, SUPPORTED BY K MART STORES. I HAVE FOUR LEFT TWO THAT I JUST SHARPENED AND TWO THAT ARE NOT. I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR THAT THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER. WHEN I WAS IN BROWNING, MONTANA THEY WERE VERY PROUD OF THE FACT THAT THEY AS A INDIAN TRIBE HAD THEIR OWN COMPANY ON THE RESERVATION. I KNOW BACK THEN THIS WAS THE HOPE FOR OTHER RESERVATIONS TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD AND START UP COMPANIES, SO THEY WOULD SOON BECOME INDEPENDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT. I THINK I WILL HAVE TO CHECK INTO THIS FURTHER. IT SURE WAS INTERESTING READING EVERYONES COMMENTS. I HAVE OFTEN SAID THEY WERE THE BEST PENCILS, AND PEOPLE THOUGHT I WAS NUTS. I AM GLAD TO HEAR I HAVE COMPANY. I JUST SHARPENED 2 BLACKFEET INDIAN PENCILS FOR MY SON TO TAKE FOR HIS ACT TEST TOMORROW. NOW I’M THINKING I’LL GIVE HIM DIFFERENT ONES. I THINK I AM ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THAT HAVE ACTUALLY VISITED THE PENCIL COMPANY BACK IN 1980. I WAS THERE WITH A VOLUNTEER GROUP FROM DE PAUL UNIVERSITY IN CHICAGO. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX. MY PENCILS SAY “BALL STATE UNIVERSITY” ON THEM, AND “SAY NO TO DRUGS, SUPPORTED BY K MART STORES. I HAVE FOUR LEFT TWO THAT I JUST SHARPENED AND TWO THAT ARE NOT. I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR THAT THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER. WHEN I WAS IN BROWNING, MONTANA THEY WERE VERY PROUD OF THE FACT THAT THEY AS A INDIAN TRIBE HAD THEIR OWN COMPANY ON THE RESERVATION. I KNOW BACK THEN THIS WAS THE HOPE FOR OTHER RESERVATIONS TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD AND START UP COMPANIES, SO THEY WOULD SOON BECOME INDEPENDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT. I THINK I WILL HAVE TO CHECK INTO THIS FURTHER. IT SURE WAS INTERESTING READING EVERYONES COMMENTS. I HAVE OFTEN SAID THEY WERE THE BEST PENCILS, AND PEOPLE THOUGHT I WAS NUTS. I AM GLAD TO HEAR I HAVE COMPANY.

]]> By: Dave http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-29148 Dave Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:26:54 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-29148 I have a number of boxes of Swagger Stick pens made by the Blackfeet Indian Writing Company. Each box contaings 12 pens. They are brand new. Make me an offer. If interested, e/mail me at ddziki2002@yahoo.com I have a number of boxes of Swagger Stick pens made by the Blackfeet Indian Writing Company. Each box contaings 12 pens. They are brand new. Make me an offer. If interested, e/mail me at ddziki2002@yahoo.com

]]> By: Slywy http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-28649 Slywy Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:37:56 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-28649 Tom, I think you can get Palominos with erasers. I've got one looking at me right now. I just bought a box of The Blackfeet Indian Pencil and am anxious to get them, although at this point they're collectibles, not to be used (even for kindling!?!—yes, I know that was a joke!). Tom, I think you can get Palominos with erasers. I’ve got one looking at me right now.

I just bought a box of The Blackfeet Indian Pencil and am anxious to get them, although at this point they’re collectibles, not to be used (even for kindling!?!—yes, I know that was a joke!).

]]> By: Tom Turner http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-27346 Tom Turner Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:46:57 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-27346 I have long loved the Blackfeet Indian pencil. I have two now and they are the last. I also love the Eberhard Faber Black Wing but only have a couple of stubs of them. My latest find, supposed to be replacement to the Black Wing, is the California Republic Palomino. Lacking an eraser, it still is a great pencil!! I love wooden pencils and also know the looks I get from other people who think you are crazy!! I have long loved the Blackfeet Indian pencil. I have two now and they are the last. I also love the Eberhard Faber Black Wing but only have a couple of stubs of them. My latest find, supposed to be replacement to the Black Wing, is the California Republic Palomino. Lacking an eraser, it still is a great pencil!! I love wooden pencils and also know the looks I get from other people who think you are crazy!!

]]> By: paper and pencil » Blog Archive » The Blackfeet Indian Pencil revisited http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-26308 paper and pencil » Blog Archive » The Blackfeet Indian Pencil revisited Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:17:02 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-26308 [...] almost two years ago that I wrote about the Blackfeet Indian Pencil. It remains one of the most popular posts at paper and [...] […] almost two years ago that I wrote about the Blackfeet Indian Pencil. It remains one of the most popular posts at paper and […]

]]> By: Jackie Melvin http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-25679 Jackie Melvin Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:20:19 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-25679 Holy Lead Pencil Club! I didn't know we were a choir, but rightly so. These are beautiful, righteous, and they work right--how often can you say that of anything? Has anyone actually contacted the Blackfeet Tribe to see if they are considering starting up again? Perhaps sending these messages would provide encouragement. We can hope! Holy Lead Pencil Club! I didn’t know we were a choir, but rightly so. These are beautiful, righteous, and they work right–how often can you say that of anything?

Has anyone actually contacted the Blackfeet Tribe to see if they are considering starting up again? Perhaps sending these messages would provide encouragement. We can hope!

]]> By: John M. Pudliner http://www.penciltalk.org/2005/11/blackfeet-indian-pencils#comment-25143 John M. Pudliner Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:48:37 +0000 http://www.penciltalk.org/?p=5#comment-25143 I would like to purchase some pencils!! Please let me know where to find them!! Down with the Pearls!! I would like to purchase some pencils!! Please let me know where to find them!! Down with the Pearls!!

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