Blackwing Volume 11
This edition of the Blackwing Volume features Bill Russell. NBA Player Bill Russell won eleven championships in thirteen seasons, more than any other player in NBA history. He was a dynamic champion on the court whose impact changed the game forever. Off the court, his presence was even more impressive as he championed equality and social justice.
Bill Russell revolutionized the way basketball was played. A dominant defender and rebounder, he transformed shot blocking into an art form and turned defense into a fast-break weapon. His selfless style of play redefined what it meant to be a star, valuing teamwork and strategy over individual stats. For Russell, the game was about more than personal glory. It was about the principles that made winning meaningful.
A fearless advocate for equality, he was an outspoken leader off the court, alongside civil rights icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali.
The Blackwing 11 is a tribute to Bill Russell and his unmistakable legacy. The number 11 on each pencil represents the number of championships he has won. The pencil features a green and black color scheme, a green eraser, and a matte soft graphite core.
Blackwing
The story of Blackwing pencils started in the 30s when the Blackwing 602 was introduced by Eberhard Faber. In 1998, after different takeovers, the pencils were no longer produced. But by then the Blackwing already was immense popular with artists, musicians and scientists. Prices on Ebay went up to 40 dollar a pencil. In 2010 Palomino, a company with a rich history of almost 100 years in the pencil business, reintroduced the Blackwing on the market. The searched and found the best materials for this pencil.
Praised in the New Yorker, The Boston Globe, and Boing Boing among others, the Palomino Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed.” Its unique and iconic ferrule allows you to extend and replace its eraser after extensive use.
