Blackwing Volumes – Vol. 725 – The Sunburst Pencil

Yesterday, Palomino announced the first Volumes limited edition Blackwing pencil, Vol. 725., exclusively to subscribers of the Volumes program. Today, it’s available to non-subscribers, and we have it here on Pencils.com.

Below is an excerpt from the announcement detailing the story behind the pencil:

“The Blackwing 725 pays tribute to [the] Newport [Folk Festival] as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1965 festival and its impact on music and culture. The pencil’s unique lacquer is inspired by the sunburst finish on the Fender Stratocaster that fueled what Rolling Stone Magazine called one of “50 Moments that Changed Rock n’ Roll.” The 25th day of the 7th month marks the date of Dylan’s memorable set. It also marks the date of the Saturday night showcase at the 2015 festival, which features a new generation of insurgent artists including Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell and Nikki Lane.”

The pencil features a sunburst finish, white imprint, black eraser and balanced graphite. You can read more about the release on Blackwing602.com.