Blackwing has a superb pencil sharpener that gives a long sharp point, the guard protects that in your pencil bag, and also prevents graphite stains all over the inside of your bag.
It's much more exciting to purchase it in person cz it's sold individually also. I got mine from the Blackwing website last night when it launched 8pm PST (secured mine at 8:07pm cz had to get something else) & it was only sold as a set. I wanted another ntbk refill but have to either go to a pen show or ask for a huge favor from a friend who will go to one. Can't wait to receive it. 😊
Yeh it was my first pen show! It was such a small banquet room but there were still a lot of vendors. I was not there long, got my goods, did one round around the room and left. Look forward to going to more!
@@ellendwilliams I haven't. I am a teacher and use my TN journals for the various classes/grades I teach and the Blackwing one is slotted to organize the Yearbook and Arts Journal clubs that I also teach, so it'll have to wait a bit yet!
I use blackwing pencils for sketching. The point guard is actually very handy! Protects my super sharp point and keeps graphite off of my pencases. I ordered mine last night and can't wait to add it to my TN collection. Im curious to see how the cover ages as i plan on using it as my on the go sketch book.
@@TJ-sy6lh I imagine it will as I've seen other foiled TN editions that have faded with use. Especially since the string closer will wear directly onto the foiled image of the pencil. I personally don't mind a well loved TN it just adds to the character and tells a story 😉
I have a feeling I might just keep mine as a TN collectors item but I also think that if the gold foil wears off that’s ok too. It will look well loved and used as @saturdays.script said!
I have other TNs with foil and as long as you’re relatively careful with them they’re fine. I’m sure there will be some fading of the foil over time but I agree that adds to the look and shows it has been well loved ❤
@@samanthajones4942 If you have to be extra careful with tools, there's something wrong. And really, this isn't a true writing tool at all--it is an obvious collector's item from the start, pure manipulation.
Blackwing has a superb pencil sharpener that gives a long sharp point, the guard protects that in your pencil bag, and also prevents graphite stains all over the inside of your bag.
Which absolutely makes sense! I had never heard of or seen one before! It makes total sense and is really cool!
It's much more exciting to purchase it in person cz it's sold individually also. I got mine from the Blackwing website last night when it launched 8pm PST (secured mine at 8:07pm cz had to get something else) & it was only sold as a set. I wanted another ntbk refill but have to either go to a pen show or ask for a huge favor from a friend who will go to one. Can't wait to receive it. 😊
How exciting to go in person! Just have to wait on my shipment from Blackwing 😅 thank you for the share!
Yeh it was my first pen show! It was such a small banquet room but there were still
a lot of vendors. I was not there long, got my goods, did one round around the room and left. Look forward to going to more!
I was #3 right behind you!
Awesome! Hi! I remember you! Have you started using it yet???
@@ellendwilliams I haven't. I am a teacher and use my TN journals for the various classes/grades I teach and the Blackwing one is slotted to organize the Yearbook and Arts Journal clubs that I also teach, so it'll have to wait a bit yet!
Oh that’s awesome!
@@ellendwilliams since I teach a lot of grades and subjects it means I get to have a lot of TN covers! 😁
Awww and that’s the best part!
I use blackwing pencils for sketching. The point guard is actually very handy! Protects my super sharp point and keeps graphite off of my pencases. I ordered mine last night and can't wait to add it to my TN collection. Im curious to see how the cover ages as i plan on using it as my on the go sketch book.
I feel like it’s going to turn more grayish as it ages? It such a nice sleek black right now!
I’m wondering if the front picture prints will eventually wear off? You think?
@@TJ-sy6lh I imagine it will as I've seen other foiled TN editions that have faded with use. Especially since the string closer will wear directly onto the foiled image of the pencil. I personally don't mind a well loved TN it just adds to the character and tells a story 😉
But that gold foil on the cover will surely flake or be scratched away. Then what will the cover look like?
It will look well loved and used 😊
@@Saturdays.Script Yes--in only a week, I fear. Others report the gold peeling soon after purchase.
I have a feeling I might just keep mine as a TN collectors item but I also think that if the gold foil wears off that’s ok too. It will look well loved and used as @saturdays.script said!
I have other TNs with foil and as long as you’re relatively careful with them they’re fine. I’m sure there will be some fading of the foil over time but I agree that adds to the look and shows it has been well loved ❤
@@samanthajones4942 If you have to be extra careful with tools, there's something wrong. And really, this isn't a true writing tool at all--it is an obvious collector's item from the start, pure manipulation.
That’s how the point guard works. It looks better when the pencil gets shorter. I know it looks a little goofy on a new pencil.
Sorry for all the comments. Can these be embroidered?
Point guard - for protecting the point when you toss them into your pencil bag.