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The Palomino Blackwing is a modern interpretation of the classic Eberhard Faber Blackwing 602 – and a very fine one indeed. Some beautifully finished Mitsubishu Uni pencils. Called “Natural”, they have a rich and appealing woodgrain. My eye can’t discern this, but over time, at least one pencil’s cap has begun to show a hairline crack in the paint: The circled JIS mark attests to these being older pencils. The box of twelve came with an [...] pencil talk‘s fifth anniversary is less than two months away. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please leave a comment or send an email. Approaching this milestone, I hope to feature some broader reviews of manufacturers and pencil categories, and perhaps see if we can determine just which pencil really is the best! I’d [...] From Faber-Castell, we have some interesting novelty pencils in animal prints. The packaging indicates the pencils are FSC certified and made in Indonesia, while the erasers hail from Malaysia. The triangular shaped pencils write reasonably well, and the matching eraser is a nice bonus. They could be a nice gift for a child. From Staedtler, we have two natural finish pencils. Not displayed on any Staedtler website I am aware of, they may be regional offerings, or are perhaps new to the market. The 123 60 is an unlacquered hexagonal pencil, factory sharpened, with an unfinished end. The pencils and the box are both marked, “Made in Germany”. [...] |
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