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Released in December 2015, the third in the “Volumes” series of limited edition Blackwing pencils, the Blackwing 1138 pays tribute to the first science fiction film, A Trip to the Moon, and all things sci-fi. The pencil features a movie barcode finish, where the entirety of A Trip to the Moon is condensed into individual bands of color and applied to the barrel of the pencil. The pencil also has a silver imprint, black eraser, and for the first time ever, a silver ferrule. The soft graphite core is the same as the Blackwing Pencil. Each 12-pack of pencils comes packaged in a soft-to-the-touch black box and a beautiful slipcover with a full-color image of the pencil.
From the included story insert card reads:
"In the early 20th century, motion pictures were still in their infancy. They were seen as a gimmick, something to pass the time between Vaudeville acts. That changed when a French filmmaker named George Melies proceeded to take his audience to the moon.
At 13 minutes, Melies A Trip to the Moon was groundbreaking do to its length, intricate sets, elaborate costumes, and coherent story of six astronomers' voyage dan la lune. It is not only the earliest example of a science fiction film, it also laid the foundation for narrative films of all genres.
The Blackwing 1138 salutes A Trip to the Moon and all things sci-fi. Using a process known as movie barcoding, we condensed the entirety of the film into individual bands of color and applied it to the barrel of the pencil. The number 1138 is widely used in the world of science fiction, appearing in numerous films, television shows, and comic books."
The Palomino Blackwing 1138. It’s more than just a pencil, it’s an experience.
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Brand
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Palomino
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Series
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Blackwing Volumes
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Pencil Type
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Standard
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Pack Count
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12
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Body Material
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Wood
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Body Shape
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Hexagonal
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Body Color
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Black, Gray |
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Ferrule Color
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Gold
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Eraser Length
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6mm (adjustable)
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Eraser Color
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Black
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Total Length
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220mm
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Diameter
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8mm
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Replaceable Eraser
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Yes
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Pencil Grade (Hardness)
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Soft |
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Replaceable Lead
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No
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Washable
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No
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Country of Origin
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Japan
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Fun product 
