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Released in June 2019, the Blackwing Volumes 10 limited edition Blackwing pencil is a tribute to Nellie Bly and investigative journalists everywhere who keep citizens informed and give them a voice. The Volume 10 takes its namesake from the 10 days Miss Bly spent investigating a story that has impacted countless lives.
The pencil has a matte-gray "newsprint" finish, dark gray imprint, silver ferrule, dark gray eraser, and extra-firm graphite.
From the included insert:
Ten Days In a Mad-House
In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly went undercover to investigate the conditions at New York's Blackwell's Island Asylum. The resulting story, "Ten Days In a Mad-House," was published later that year as a series of articles for the New York World. The piece gives gives a terrifying look into the conditions found on the island, and the ignorance surrounding the treatment of its patients. The piece has been published in its entirety on our website at Blackwing602.com/10-days.
The Palomino Blackwing Volume 10. 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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Gray |
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Ferrule Color
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Silver |
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Eraser Length
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6mm (adjustable)
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Eraser Color
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Dark Gray |
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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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Extra-Firm |
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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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