blackwing volume 140 pencil

Blackwing Volume 140 – Box 12

$93.00

There’s a moment in every kitchen when time and temperature do something magical. Known as The Maillard Reaction, at approximately 140 degrees a series of complex new compounds are created that transform food into an art form.

The Blackwing Volume 140 is a tribute to this incredible transformation and the culinary arts it fuels. Each stainless steel-coloured pencil includes Blackwing’s versatile balanced graphite that can be used for jotting down ingredients or sketching your plating ideas.

Graphite: Balanced.  Released May 2025.

Click here to learn about the Blackwing brand and the differences between each variety.

In 2015 Blackwing introduced the Volumes series, a limited edition pencil released each quarter celebrating the people, places and events that have defined our creative culture. Blackwing have paid tribute to everything from John Steinbeck’s writing ritual to Ada Lovelace’s contribution to computer science. A summary of Blackwing Volumes are presented here.

Note that Blackwing pencils are longer than most pencils, at around 20cm.  Blackwing is an American brand under Palomino.  The pencils are made with Japanese graphite and Californian cedar.

writing sample

Photos are often taken of multiple pencils, however all pencils are sold individually unless specifically stated otherwise.
12 × Blackwing Volume 140 - Single
There’s a moment in every kitchen when time and temperature do something magical. Known as The Maillard Reaction, at approximately 140 degrees a series of complex new compounds are created that transform food into an art form. The Blackwing Volume 140 is a tribute to this incredible transformation and the culinary arts it fuels. Each stainless steel-coloured pencil includes Blackwing's versatile balanced graphite that can be used for jotting down ingredients or sketching your plating ideas.
Graphite: Balanced.  Released May 2025. Click here to learn about the Blackwing brand and the differences between each variety. In 2015 Blackwing introduced the Volumes series, a limited edition pencil released each quarter celebrating the people, places and events that have defined our creative culture. Blackwing have paid tribute to everything from John Steinbeck’s writing ritual to Ada Lovelace’s contribution to computer science. A summary of Blackwing Volumes are presented here. Note that Blackwing pencils are longer than most pencils, at around 20cm.  Blackwing is an American brand under Palomino.  The pencils are made with Japanese graphite and Californian cedar. writing sample

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