Comments on: Blackwing 602 pencil

By: Edward

Edward — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:04:50 +0000

Asking Was Blackwing 602 Made For Writing Or Drawing Or Was it Made For Both ?? all the other Pencils you test with the Blackwing 602 are mostly made For Drawing only
i hope to get a Blackwing 602 iam getting the New Ones Made By Palomino

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By: Futural

Futural — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:15:49 +0000

I agree with Mr. Gunther, Mr. Robert M. let us know where we can read that article “interpreting “smoothness” of graphite writing tools”, no matter if “some people might disagree on which of two pencils is “smoother”” and finally I think you can attuned some nuances about this topic. I would like that some ISO standardization (as Mr. Gunther wrote, “objective tests”) where applicable to pencils “smoothness” and “darkness” of graphite.
I’ve just saw the new “look” of the PBW602 and I think it looks better: the slogan, the eraser, the finish paint, sadly I don’t have a sample but I hope to get one in a near future abroad, since it is not distributed in South America.

By: Gunther

Gunther — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:39:02 +0000

Thanks again, Adair!

I also mourn at the production stop of the BP999, and I wonder why it has been discontinued. But who knows – maybe it will reappear … Given its inner values a better casing would have been appropriate.

The differences between the top pencils are so small that other factors suddenly have an enormous effect: the pressure, the paper’s surface, the material below the paper, personal likings and even the daily mood. – I wonder how pencil manufacturers carry out objective tests – devices like that one have probably been sorted out ;-)

Robert M.: Yes, please write an article – I’d be happy to read it!

By: Robert M.

Robert M. — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:18:19 +0000

I agree the loss of Pentel’s offerings should be mourned. I think the BP999 B is one of my favorite writers, and I would have loved to see someone take that lead and put it in a more premium casing, or even just offer it in 2mm sticks for leadholders. Sadly I only have 1 or 2 of them left. The CDT was a winner overall also and I’m happy that I have a decent stockpile.

I was thinking about writing an article myself about some of the different ways of interpreting “smoothness” of graphite writing tools. If I do that, I’ll probably give mention to the new CalCedar Blackwings as well as other top pencils and why some people might disagree on which of two pencils is “smoother”. I suspect there are connoisseurs out there much better attuned to the nuances than I am, but I don’t think there’d be much harm in me trying to initiate the conversation. I just don’t have a blog to do it on, so I may have to guest post somewhere.

My enthusiasm for the new PBW 602 has been tempered a little with use, but I still like it and I think it’ll probably remain one of my favorite woodcased pencils.

By: Adair

Adair — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:52:58 +0000

Yes, I was thinking of the Pentel Polymer, and of the Craft Design Technology pencil as well, both superb yet struck from production—I wonder why, as they seemed very popular in the blogs.

As for the language issue, I can only hope that my German someday becomes as good as your English!

By: Gunther

Gunther — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:48:53 +0000

Thank you, Adair, but my English is far from perfect, and I even have problems to describe the very small differences in German ;-) Maybe I’ll post some notes on the PBW 602 but I’ll leave the full review to those who are competent. – I am impressed by that pencil too and enjoy using it.

You are probably right about the pencils that would be missed. To me, it is a pity that the Pentel Black Polymer 999 isn’t produced any more, even in view of its inferior finish – the lead is just too good, and I wonder why that pencil isn’t lamented more.

By: Adair

Adair — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:53 +0000

Gunther, your English is perfect, so no excuses! Start describing! (Smile…) But I too find that the differences seem small; frankly, I am impressed with the new PB 602.

As for your question, I think that most of the top German and Japanese pencils would be missed if they were to cease production; the Palomino and PB Blackwings would be lamented too, were they to vanish. Let’s hope that does not happen in our lifetime.

By: Gunther

Gunther — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:03:37 +0000

Robert M., I can confirm the limited abrasion resistance of both imprints on the new Palomino Blackwing 602 – I would be happy if the relief printing was a little deeper and sturdier.

For five days now I am comparing the Palomino Blackwing 602 to other pencils but I have to admit that a comparison is too much for me (at least at the moment). The differences are minimal, and so is my vocabulary to describe it ;-)

By the way, I wonder which of the current pencils will be much sought-after when discontinued.

By: Robert M.

Robert M. — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:46:53 +0000

Carl:
I think I can relate. I’m personally a little baffled at the nostalgia over the slogan, but it doesn’t particularly detract from the pencil, except in that it’s relatively easily damaged.

I can’t say with any certainty the new PBW602 is my most beautiful pencil, but it’s up there. I can’t say it’s the most distinctive, but it’s up there. I can’t say the graphite performance is the best, but it’s up there. I’m keeping one in my wrap with a Hi-Uni, a Mono 100, a CDT Item 17, and a Caran d’Ache 2mm Fixpencil (loaded with Uni lead). Doesn’t seem out of place at all.

I can’t wait for Stephen or John or Sean or one of the other well-known reviewers to go over the new offering with some comparisons to other top Japanese pencils.

By: Carl L. Williams

Carl L. Williams — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:59:13 +0000

I purchased two boxes of the Palomino Blackwing 602 on the day it became available to the public–I am absolutely pleased with it. As a longtime fan of pencils, I have devised a “preference index” by which I determine whether a pencil merits a place in my stash: feel, soft,deep dark mark, clean erasure, ease of sharpening, elegant appearance, sturdy point.
The Blackwing 602 scores well on each of my preference index. Although I could do without the imprint, “HALF THE PRESSURE, TWICE THE SPEED,” this pencil’s overall performance has secured a spot in my stash.

By: lovemy51

lovemy51 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:01:42 +0000

hello. i wonder how they compare to the Palomino BW… i mean, how they reeeaaaally compare!!! any one?