Blackwing Volume 143 – Frida Kahlo
Blackwing Volume 143 is a tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This limited-edition set of 12 pencils combines Blackwing's signature quality with a colourful floral design inspired by Kahlo's distinctive visual style.
A tribute to Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is known for her remarkable self-portraits, exploring themes such as identity, pain and personal experience. Her work is instantly recognisable for its expressive colours and symbolism.
The number 143 refers to the 143 paintings commonly attributed to Kahlo. A thoughtful detail that gives this special edition an extra layer of meaning.
Colourful design, soft graphite
The pencils feature a striking floral pattern inspired by the colours and motifs of Kahlo's work. The blue barrel, pink metal ferrule and blue eraser complete the design.
The soft graphite core creates a smooth, dark line, making these pencils especially enjoyable for drawing, sketching and shading.
Part of the Blackwing Volumes series
Through its Volumes series, Blackwing releases special editions inspired by people, places and events that have shaped creative history.
Volume 143 is a lovely addition to a Blackwing collection and a thoughtful gift for anyone inspired by art and creativity.
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.
