{"product_id":"blackwing-volume-458-limited-edition-pencils-balanced-box-of-12","title":"Blackwing Volume 458 Limited Edition Pencils - Balanced - Box of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt starts with noticing one bird. It could be the familiar sound of chirping from a nearby tree or the flash of vibrant feathers overhead that grabs your attention. Then you start noticing them everywhere. Birds are part of the rhythm of everyday life. \u003c\/span\u003eBlackwing Vol. 458 is a \u003cspan\u003etribute to birding :-)\u003c\/span\u003e. The Balanced or Medium graphite isn't one I usually carry, but it's actually very nice. I would not use this pencil on fabric, only paper, just like the soft graphite pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Special Edition Volumes set of 12 pencils comes with a story. This is the story that goes with these pencils:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirding, or bird watching, is the observation, study, and cataloging of birds in their natural habitats. Even more than that, it's an exercise in slowing down. In a world constantly vying for our attention, birding asks us to simply be present. It reminds us there is beauty all around us, waiting to be noticed. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehe model number 458 represents the estimated number of migratory bird species that regularly travel through the United States and Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach balanced graphite pencil features one of four gradient finishes inspired by North American birds: the Clark's Grebe, Mallard, Green Jay, and Black Rail. The model number is stamped in black foil on each pencil, honoring the remarkable number of migratory birds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pencils feature the balanced (medium) graphite core, great for using on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded as a \u003cem\u003efree extra\u003c\/em\u003e from Blackwing is a new Birding Zine pamphlet, \u003cspan\u003efeaturing 18 pages of fun facts, guides, games and more related to birding and the culture of mindfulness that it has fostered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939868811493,"sku":"bw458volume","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4852\/4196\/files\/bw458pencil_01.jpg?v=1783175264","url":"https:\/\/pieceocake.com\/products\/blackwing-volume-458-limited-edition-pencils-balanced-box-of-12","provider":"Piece O' Cake Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}