Blackwing’s roots go back almost 100 years to the 1930’s when the 602 model was first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company. Over time, the unique pencil with the rectangular rubber became synonymous with quality and creativity. After a period of discontinuation in from 1998 to 2010 where fans began paying up to $40 on eBay for a single Blackwing pencil, the cult object was revived.