Is this REALLY the World's Best Pencil? - the Legendary "Blackwing"

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

*Fun Fact:* John Steinbeck is a pencil addict. The author started writing session with 24 pencils He adored the most famous Blackwing Pencil, but he also favored the Mongol 480. It's said that he used 300 pencils to write _East of Eden_ and 60 for _Grapes of Wrath_ and _Cannery Row._

[@spartancroc1477]

He WAS a pencil addict

[@Nanners_Art]

@@daniellordyt NOW ITS 169 LIKES XD

[@afsanehv.m.masouleh3674]

Wow-

[@simranshinde]

Now that’s a lot of pencils ✏️

[@reubentaylor7987]

My strange addictions

[@crazoid1375]

From all the OG Jazza viewers (including me) who have been watching Jazza's videos for years, I just want Jazza to know that: We never gave up on you, You never let us down, You never ran around and never deserted us. You never made us cry You never said goodbye You never told a lie and never hurt us. Now you know the rules and so do I....

[@milavogel]

Never gonna give you up...

[@danielkiernan1414]

Wow you Rick rolled us without even clicking a link well done

[@taoreta556]

He made us cry in the last video...

[@crazoid1375]

@@taoreta556 oop

[@eerie_artz2344]

@@taoreta556 same I started to tear up

[@Meet_The_Pyro]

not gonna lie; in the thumbnail I was like "is that a pencil with a brush on the other end?" xD

[@kamikamkamm]

Same lol

[@troublemakertime2.036]

I would’ve done that if I hadn’t already watched a video of another KZbinr review it. It does look a lot like a pencil with a brush tho😂

[@superfund42]

I...I think I actually HAD one of those. Or my dad had one? I think this is an actual item that exists/ed. Or maybe it was a pencil with an eraser or some sort of correction medium as lead?

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

@@kamikamkamm same

[@willmfrank]

@@superfund42 There are erasers in pencil form with a brush on the end...Maybe that's what you have in mind.

[@kory_misun]

I feel terrible knowing that one of my family members gifted me with a Blackwing when I was too little to understand how awesome it was, and it got lost at some unknown point in my life.

[@HeyItsSolar.]

It was their fault to gift an artist quality pencil to a little kid as grown adults. So don't feel bad.

[@kory_misun]

@@HeyItsSolar. Thanks! In their defense, they probably didn't know its quality either, just that it was pretty and different from normal 2B school pencils.

[@notyourskyler]

I was thinking the same thing lmao

[@pookini4836]

I remember when this video was called "21 04 09 Blackwing". The good ol' days.

[@astraldreame]

Lol same here

[@beast_face0998]

Same lol

[@Mujtabish]

Golden days, they were

[@zucchi6148]

same...

[@dreamydailine]

Yup...

[@ezzinie1234]

The 'Surfer pencil' Is part of their 'Volumes' collection/subscription where they release a new pencil every quarter dedicated to a new person or idea. Previously there has been voting rights pencils, racing ones (I think), MARS! and one dedicated to Kandinsky who was an Bauhaus artist.

[@zoemacias6663]

I have one that was dedicated to Fender guitars 😁

[@retardno002]

'Everything starts from a dot'

[@Serinigalini]

"Nothing is gonna replace my mechanical pencil." This, a million times. As soon as I switched to mechanical pencils, I haven't gone back. I like my lines thin and I'm too lazy to sharpen pencils LOL!

[@Agentekd]

Gotta use the pentel graphgear 1000. Its so good. The weight of it is great

[@xureality]

I use a graphgear 500 except when I do exams because they banned mechanical pencils, so I used the old dependable mars lumograph.

[@accuratejaney8140]

Because of the way I hold pencils, normal pencils blister my ring finger, and mechanic al ones don't

[@Serinigalini]

@@accuratejaney8140 Oh do you usually apply more pressure when writing as well? Because I do that and my hand cramps up often

[@accuratejaney8140]

@@Serinigalini Yeah, plus the pressure pushes the splintery wood from sharpening right onto my ring finger

[@Alaylaria]

I absolutely love the way Blackwings smell when you sharpen them. The wood has a very distinct cedar scent that’s very pleasant.

[@michaeljordan299]

Jazza is an absolutely inspirational human being, continuosly and fervently making content, following his passion not only views

[@Nanners_Art]

Oh I can already tell this is gonna be the top comment

[@michaeljordan299]

@@Nanners_Art hahaha hes amazing tho

[@ishigami5071]

Yep he inspired me too.... After 4yrs of not drawing he suddenly inspired me... Maybe he has magic? 🤣

[@Hu4z]

lol

[@rdred8693]

He's a very upbeat, positive personality!

[@RandySteward]

Part of the reason people like to use actual pencils over mechanical pencils is the variety of line quality you can achieve with a single tool by also using the SIDE of the pencil lead. It’s a different style of drawing from what Jazza does though. And that’s totally ok!

[@Chamomile369]

You can do that with a lead holder too, it's basically a mechanical pencil but thicc

[@DaedStarr]

Mechanical pencils have come a LONG way and there are plenty that outperform regular pencils across the board now.

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

​@@DaedStarrtraditional pencils feel nice tho

"The pencil that shaped the culture of four generations" Yes, All. Hail. Blackwing. Pencil.

[@IsabellaAlmazan]

Agreed!! When I tried a black wing pencil it literally changed my career as an artist

[@bintemahmood2178]

@@IsabellaAlmazan how much was that?👀

[@AestheticWaif]

You spelled Hydra incorrectly Sorry

[@hafiyathaha8005]

@bint E Mahmood what do you mean

@@AestheticWaif wut ;-;

[@lmva]

only true fans know 21 04 09 Blackwing

[@spreadthebread4203]

Did you see it

[@MandoDin]

Or those with the notifications on*

[@gamelord5281]

Only try fans and people who have seen the comments

[@aynain1810]

@@gamelord5281 true*

[@Flabberdazzel]

Here when the tiltle was “21 04 09 Blackwing”

[@vaggelispapadimitriou9135]

I saw that too lol

[@lanadelreeyy]

Yeah

[@Charles10019]

I screenshot it

[@duckk4515]

Yep

[@duckk4515]

My notis say 21 04 09 Blackwing but the video has a different title lmao

[@myerloeb4948]

Blackwing releases loads of pencils dedicated to anyone who has impacted our culture. I guess the website you shopped from just happened to have that specific one.

[@Shikaschima]

"What do i write?" Me, without skipping a beat: "According to all known laws of-"

[@crafterprosvangerpen9753]

b

[@zoenelson3340]

The fitnessgram pacer tes-

[@amaartiflex1439]

it that a reference to the bee movie

[@shemsumagaysay642]

random question but do you like jazz?

[@amaartiflex1439]

@@shemsumagaysay642 are you asking everyone or just shikaschima? If everyone then I love jazz sun ra is fav

[@djinnwheeler]

Man, I've been watching your videos for years now. And I still love how much passion and enthusiasm you demonstrate. Love it, thanks Jazza!

ok but why did i have a stroke reading the title-

[@creeperjo7]

He didn’t name the file lol

[@simranshinde]

👁 👄 👁

[@moo8866]

find. omfg it worked, i conjoins with f. fififi

[@frostigamer9740]

😂

[@khadijasenghor286]

“I’m cringe in the best way possible” Just described himself in 7 words. But lets not forget... ✨Obnoxious but consistent✨

[@nothingmuch1129]

I thought u were gonna- *NEVER GONNA GIVE U UP*

[@johnlol8954]

✨✨✨✨✨’s funny😂

[@artnew6739]

@Jazza The surfer one is weird but there’s actually a reason why they do it. They highlight influential people/places by creating a pencil that respects what they/it have done. There’s the Blackwing 24 that was made in tribute to John Steinbeck using the pencils to write his books. The Blackwing 811 pays tribute to all of the libraries of the world. And so on. Love the video and gotta love these pencils. The best in the world.

[@retardno002]

Mont Blanc applied the same concept to their pen collection. There's a Walt Disney, and a John F Kennedy, and a Marilyn Monroe etc.

[@DWhoLover]

As a writer, I love these pencils, and it’s a great bonus that you can vary the pressure using the ones with soft graphite to get thick & thin lines for calligraphy/hand lettering.

[@mzebony]

Blackwing always makes theme pencils after people and even businesses. Who knows, one day they may even make a Jazza themed pencil. 😉 Great class BTW, took it last night and was able to follow along without the bothersome time lapse. Stay safe.

[@scorysto]

Now you need to do one with carpenter pencils and you can only sharpen them with your pocket knife or a box cutter. Mostly cause I love when you do art things with non-traditional art materials.

[@jydrawing1260]

Who else is just addicted to this creative, light-hearted and fun content?

[@Trossidevil]

Your adorable Jazza. My local artshop owner is a blacking enthusiast she has over 20 hanging in frames in her artshop. The 840 pencil is a special collectors edition they can cost a lot to buy old special editions. Blackwing is always releasing new special editions in the range. I guess to capture the attention of us artists that love pretty things XD

[@BenMellingerArt]

I still have that signed copy of your creating characters book from when I stole your channel, and I appreciate it so much! It's so cool to have something signed by you!

[@Peanubutterfly]

Yes Ben! I remember that and still follow your channel

[@BeckyTregear]

I've never met a Blackwing I didn't like....they sharpen to the pointiest point and they just look so wonderfully pleasing! 💜

[@Oscar.L.Titcombe]

“Worlds best pencil!” Now this I gotta see!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Me too.

[@JohnSmith-ly7bx]

Yup

[@pieterlouw9073]

Hi Jazza, I'm from South Africa and I've been doing art for about 14 years, and watching your channel for at least 4 years. I'm going to buy this book just out of sheer appreciation for the heart you have for art education. I can't wait to see it!

[@OwolabiEsther]

Who also gets this rush of excitement anytime jazza uploads?!

[@mehekhumairah3436]

Meeeeeee!

[@robinplatinum]

Definetly me

[@louismicheal5701]

Yh🤣

[@PlayedLOL_XD]

Me for some reason

[@ryantheironspiderofficial4663]

The fact that you can remove the Eraser is amazing. I have never seen this on a regular pencil I've seen removal Racers on LED pencils but not regular pencils that's awesome. I would personally prefer regular pencils just because it feels a little bit more comfortable in my hand then LED pencil but most of the time when I do do Russ catching I use a LED pencil just because you can do light sketching with them and then I ever find with a regular pencil so I would definitely probably try these out they look really cool.

[@Nanners_Art]

Ok why isn’t anyone talking about how this guy is self taught and is a art is just indescribable with awesomeness

[@trashtoart1165]

I thought he went to art school he’s talked about his art teacher before?

[@zoenelson3340]

@@trashtoart1165 Maybe they're referring to the stuff he has taught himself? Like mediums he never used that he started using to entertain us but ended up learning along the way?

[@trashtoart1165]

@@zoenelson3340 he referred to his art teacher before? Maybe high school...but he has definitely talked about an art teacher 👩‍🏫 doesn’t really matter he’s amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@zoenelson3340]

@@trashtoart1165 I understand that he went to an art school but there are a lot of things he has taught himself as well that he's shown us on the channel. Never did I say he didn't have an art teacher. My point was that maybe the person that made the original comment we're all replying to meant the things Jazza has taught himself. Not including the things he was taught by his teachers.

[@Nanners_Art]

I’m referring to other vids where he mentioned he didn’t take art classes?

[@itastain]

I cant watch Jazzas videos before bed, because every time I do I get inspired to be creative when I need to be sleeping.....

[@SurinaSlackArt]

Notification squad got real confused by the unedited title lolol 😂

[@remusgrrrl]

Actually, when it comes to the Blackwing pencil, the most sought after are vintage blackwings. They are quite different than the modern ones.

[@diagonallie1695]

"I'm cringe in the best way possible" I have never related to something more.

[@soaperon1]

My mom (a musician) swears by the Blackwing pencils to mark her music, because it’s dark so it’s easy to see on the sheet music, but it also comes with really good erasers, so you can erase super easily (which is very important in music). (And yes, if you don’t press down super hard, you still get dark lines that are perfectly erasable.)

[@wwewesty]

Hey, didn’t expect to see myself show up! Let me know when you’re ready to collab again.

[@aarav_seth]

Oh cool ur the guy from the vid

[@townes4857]

hi jazza i’ve been watching you for 2 years and my art has improved thanks so much

[@nullhyp935]

Pov: you are here before the title changes

[@TheArtofKAS]

Right right right right

[@reyxlight]

Yup lol

[@melonman4260]

Yup

[@quit1553]

Right right right

[@punpumpkin1148]

Same

[@xinlight]

I would sketch and details with my mechanical pencil but the blackwing black, for getting value and shading fast in an art class is honestly amazing. I was actually introduced to the blackwing by my seat partner in my sketch for design class when he saw I was struggling for value with my mechanical pencil.

[@Hey_Jamie]

Wow you can really tell the matte black one is definitely an animator’s pencil. I didn’t know that I even knew there was such a distinction in look.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

The one thing I really like from Blackwing is their long point sharpener. It works really well and just puts such a nice sharp, super long point on any pencil. Super satisfying!

[@emilydowd-arrow3751]

One compare/contrast test would be loss of lead in sharpening. Quality pencils should NOT break down in sharpening so that you wind up wasting 1/3 of the pencil in the first sharpening. So, comparing lead loss w/ each sharpening is valuable for me.

[@relaxium3618]

I think, it's not about the pencil, it's about how pencil and individual hand pressure work together. I was highly unsatisfied with pencils in general, until I've started to use H2-H3 drawing pencils from AliExpress for both writing and sketching. Because I'm extremely heavy handed, this hardness works with me the best. Using kneaded eraser with them also works wonders. And the most satisfying thing, after almost 2 years I broke a lead, maybe once, so there's no waste of pencil lead. On a side note I really love The Tale Teller. There's even some fanfiction brewing. Thank you for this work.♥️

[@thedavidicone]

The skill share offers keep getting worse, who else remembers when they were offering 3 months free? And now it’s just a little discount😭

[@STICKYArt]

They also used to sponsor small creators now just big creators :/

[@morkusmorkus6040]

Ummmm...3 months free is a 25% discount on a yearly subscription. The offer is this video is a 30% discount. Its a better offer. Lol

[@thedavidicone]

But you still have to pay so you really aren’t getting anything free

[@morkusmorkus6040]

@@thedavidicone 🤦

[@tranquilotl3335]

@@morkusmorkus6040 it depends on what you want. With 3 months free you get a trial period to test and also pay nothing. The 30% discount is *technically* a better deal, but requires payment and commitment.

[@BlackScorpius-c2x]

I personally prefer the feel of using a pencil over using a mechanical one. I don’t know what it is about a normal pencil that makes me like it more but it just feels so much better to use than any mechanical pencil I’ve used.

[@hunterschleich5291]

tale teller was, and is, one of my favorite videos on youtube

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Jazza: What should I write? Every other KZbinr: Subscribe! Hit that bell commentlikeshare Jazza: How about Thriller

[@lillaweninger8646]

I CAN'T be the only one who thought his handwriting looked good!

[@joseyfetters985]

Jazza, are you absolutely and in love with every single art piece you do? If I was even a little bit as good as you, I'd be so proud every time.

[@chilly3769]

21 04 09 black wing sounds more like a fighter jet than a pencil.

[@mr.twister4345]

I think blackwing pencils should definitely get into the mechanical pencil arena, those erasers are dope AF and super useful.

[@markvm4691]

okay so we're just gonna ignore how nice his handwriting acctually is

[@S0omeGuy]

Jazza: having a tender moment Also jazza: promoting

[@foop2954]

"21 04 09 Blackwing" Damn working titles

[@quistan2]

I have a Palomino Blackwing pencil In my pencil box and I dont know how it got there, and I had no idea what Blackwings are, or about their reputation, but it has been my favorite pencil since it has been there.

[@thegreenhomosapien.5941]

Energy overloaded 🔥🔥 keep it up we love it!🔥🔥🎉🎉

[@eomgirl14]

Omg you are the one who got me into more character design and skill share. I’ve been Mucking around with Skillshare for four months now and I’m totally checking out your class!

[@boss0.0vk57]

Whenever I watch jazza My brain will remind me about art school failures student in Germany ^-^

[@hongri4peaches]

Jazza is literally magic because I’ve been struggling to find my art style for years but I started watching Jazza and I guess it inspired me and I finally found my style- *magic Jazza*

[@golemcigar5811]

Jazza: i love character design, it is my all-time favorite thing to do. Also Jazza: CAN YOU MAKE ART WITH COAL AND GLUESTICKS?!

[@TobiasGamerPrime]

I’m really glad you mentioned that you had drawn that character before because watching the intro I said to myself “I know I’ve seen him draw that character but I don’t remember this video at all” so it’s not age…I’m fine. Thank you

[@aliciagroff5748]

The Blackwing company comes out with limited release pencils every so often that are designed after specific people or moments in history :) that’s why there is a surfer pencil. Some other limited release designs include a Bauhaus design and voting rights :)

[@starless2130]

Anybody else see jazza as a dad basically by the way he act he seems like the fun dad I wish u seen more often

[@Rubio33]

Video request - Try to create an art piece using makeup only

[@dantesmith3664]

I wish all sponsorships were like this. real and adds to the video and the maker. thank you Jazza

[@jamilah2269]

Yugioh fans in the chat give me a "Soar to power, Blackwing Dragon!"

[@thebatman6201]

No. None of that. SHAME ON YOU!

[@chaznan]

@@thebatman6201 BEGON Batman

[@Snowaxe3D]

When Jazza sings it feels like I am watching a 2000s music video, backstreet boys or something

[@ninawegman615]

Can you make a video of you drawing/painting with make up, or just eyeliner?

[@Krowphay]

Having never heard of Blackwing pencils beforehand, I got my 602 in the only Scrawlrbox I ever purchased 3 years ago, and I didn't like it at all because of that same issue you had with the graphite not being easy to erase. I'll admit that it's nice to have an informative video from a professional artist exploring multiple pencils in the range, but it shocks me that even though you went through the same hardship you still liked the pencil in the end lol

[@what9352]

You know your early when the title was *21 04 09 Blackwing*

[@down_by_the_river]

I was real confused

[@ravous152]

@@down_by_the_river it’s ur name

[@connollytunes]

7:25 "...to feel how the pencil feels (...) which felt pretty cool" - noyce. 😊

[@mew2o635]

*"I'm actually seeing Jazza more than my friends these days"*

[@mew2o635]

@P Shreya spot on

[@Watermarkartwork]

Blackwing pencils were in a scrawlrbox back in January or something and i've almost gone through the entire pencil now. 3 months later. so smooth

[@deadseagull3500]

Why do I just watch your videos even though I’m bad at drawing😂

[@Zikadiddat]

Because he is fun *:)*

[@beard6329]

Ion even draw and I've been watching his videos for years

[@miunya]

No one is bad. You just need practice

[@sadiyahcijntje3066]

Such a fun vid😊😊jaza singing is music to my ears he can sing really well🥰🥰

[@bdunphy4796]

Just remember, you don't need expensive pencils to make great drawings. You could even use a standard #2 pencil.

[@romusa10]

Or blood

[@bdunphy4796]

@@romusa10 yes, you could also use blood

[@paulwoodford6229]

Preferably menstrual blood 😋

[@solarlola5953]

@@paulwoodford6229 your comment is very disgusting.

[@Rinnii]

I love mechanical pencils but there is something fun about traditional pencils. I don't know what it is. I love to design characters, so I will totally check out your new skillshare course! 😄

[@clairetruasheim840]

Anyone else notice how his female characters often end up resembling his wife 🥰😭

[@ServingOthers99]

me, who doesn't draw or write with pencils and only knows mechanical pencils and the classic No.2 Ticonderoga: Ah yes, these pencils are indeed quite grand But for real, awesome video! Love your channel

[@drucillajimenez5437]

Hi Jazza, you are my favourite youtuber and you inspire me to try different things with art and discover myself in different ways. Thank you for being inspiring and keep going❤️👍

[@edgeyberzerker]

I’m one of those people that prefer sharpen pencils over mechanical and I have to say I did notice a difference with the black wing over other pencils. I might have to get the Natural and try that one out! Thanks for reviewing the different types!

[@destiny_millr]

bruh i’m so early the name is 21 04 09 😂😂

[@cousinsclub]

I love how you drew the old man with a black wing pencil! It matches this so well! I love your content ❤️

[@friskydabunny]

Aww man, I have to watch this later because of school

[@blueycatyt112]

);

[@samarthmistry7813]

Jazza, idk how u make it easy but when I try drawing. I really like your drawing and comedy, keep up the work

[@johannaschonberger6182]

Using natural pencils that aren't pre sharpened is a pain but it is so worth it if you know what you're doing

[@SebMaynard]

I'm really enjoying watching a bunch of your videos, your creativity and skill is absolutely epic. But finding out you compose and play your own music, I'm totally a fan forever.

[@TheArtofKAS]

Hum... early enough to get that first upload title 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾

[@thisisdk7859]

To Jazza's surprise the snoby pencil ended up being the surfer one.

[@evilpotatosheep2625]

I’m finally early for a Jazz’s video by waking up at 5 in the morning 👍 #worthit #imsosleepdeprivedbutwerenotgonnatalkaboutthat

[@MonkeyJedi99]

My favorite feature is the eraser ends. They solve the problem with the traditional yellow pencil, allowing you to use more of the eraser and replace it when it gets too short.

[@mahnoorsalman876]

HENNA art please 🥺

[@conflictkid0x16]

I’ve brought the character creation book a few years back and it helped me tbh

[@mysticalartzwithmisty2606]

I clicked the moment the notification came!!!!!

[@Aveysaur]

Jazza's handwriting actually looks beautiful to me

[@OLskewL]

Please get in on that TenHun painting colab being sent around.

[@MrRepublicking]

Been using these branded pencils and I will NEVER return to other pencils such as Faber Caswell. Just perfect quality, shading contrast controls, long pencil barrel, shiny outcome on certain paper, and finally looking premium. My drawing kit includes the Matte, Pearl and the 602. I used them all three in every illustration, giving me a wider range of shading contrast. I have not tried other 2, but will consider if I can get hold of them. I say these are one of the BEST pencil brands in the world you can get.

[@howeslife2718]

I find it funny that that is what Jazza thinks women wear when they are trying to feel comfortable lol 😆

[@Brown614]

It do be lookin comfy

[@howeslife2718]

@@Brown614 that's the kind of thing women wear when they're trying to look cute, but make it look like they haven't put any effort into doing so (but they totally have). Have you tried struggling into skinny jeans? They are not comfy. Comfy is a pair of sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt/hoody, no bra, and wearing socks and/or slippers if you bother to wear anything on your feet at all.

[@Brown614]

@@howeslife2718 Just asked my wife if skinny jeans is comfy and she said yea. She tends to wear it at home quite a bit too cause lots of woman's skinny jeans are hella stretchy kinda like leggings.

[@zohabaig6426]

@@howeslife2718 What? Lmao I wear skinny jeans around the house. Sweatpants just make me feel depressed and/or sleepy

[@natasha-ut7si]

Honestly I think comfy depends on who you are - different ppl find different things comfy

[@jack002tuber]

I have stumbled onto your channel here. I enjoy the information, honesty and entertaining manner you have. I used to draw some and am becoming inspired to start up again (oh and I did subscribe)