In 1948, amidst the uncertainty of post-war America, the Beat Generation was born. This literary movement, rooted in anti-materialism and the exploration of the human condition, gathered in the coffeehouses of New York and San Francisco to recite poetry alongside cups of black coffee.
During the '50s and '60s, coffeehouses became synonymous with creativity and intellectualism. One such example was Caff? Lena in Saratoga, NY. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, Caff? Lena remains the oldest continually running coffeehouse in the United States. That longevity has allowed it to host countless creative icons from the Beatniks to members of the Folk Revival, and established Caff? Lena as a cornerstone of the creative counterculture in America.
The Blackwing 200 is a tribute to coffeehouses like Caff? Lena and the creative culture they help cultivate. Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by classic copper coffee roasting machines found in many coffeehouses during the ?50s and ?60s. The roasting process begins when the internal temperature of a coffee berry seed reaches 200 degrees Celsius, transforming it into the familiar coffee bean. These pencils also feature our firm graphite core that is perfect for finding inspiration in a local coffeehouse.
Main features of Blackwing Vol.200 Graphite Pencils:
- Application: Writing and Sketching
- Product Type: Pencil
- Features: Copper ferrule and themed black replaceable eraser
- Lead: Firm
- Size: 20.5cm long. 0.75cm barrel diameter
- Quantity: 12 Pack
- Source: Made in USA.
We know once you try these amazing pencils out, there is no going back ? they are simply too good not to be used by everyone who loves drawing or sketching their favorite images over and over again!
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
