Blackwing Vol. 746 is a tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge and other engineering wonders of the modern world. Every Special Edition Volumes set of 12 pencils comes with a story. This is the story that goes with these pencils:
In the summer of 1929, the newly-formed Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District hired Joseph B. Strauss to complete a task that many said was impossible: build a bridge across the churning waters of the Golden Gate Strait. He and his team of engineers, designers, and planners used pencil and paper to develop the sketches, design drafts, and finished plans that would become the Golden Gate Bridge.
When the Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It measured 1.7 miles long, with a 4,200-foot main span and two 746-foot towers supporting the structure at either end. The innovative engineering techniques used to build the bridge have allowed it to withstand hurricane- force winds, raging ocean currents, and the rumblings of the nearby San Andreas Fault.
Each pencil is finished with a special multi-layered technique to bring out the iconic International Orange color of San Francisco’s world-famous marvel.
These pencils also feature the firm graphite core found in the Blackwing 602 Pencils—great for using on paper or fabric.
You might also be interested in the limited edition 746 Memo Books.
