*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._

"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!

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....

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

only true fans know 21 04 09 Blackwing

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

Here when the tiltle was “21 04 09 Blackwing”

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

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.

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.

@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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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! 😄

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

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

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

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.

Notification squad got real confused by the unedited title lolol 😂

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

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!

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

Pov: you are here before the title changes

"21 04 09 Blackwing" Damn working titles

Love watching your videos!

You’re one of the few you tubers I enjoy waking up and seeing a new video from!

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

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

Just found this site and LOVE it! He is very knowledgeable!

I just love your videos I'm always looking forward to them I love the positive vibes

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

The Blackwing pencil sharper is one of the best pencil sharpeners I’ve come across, although I don’t use the (black) pencil as much, I do still use them quite a bit when doing graphite illustration.

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.

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)

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

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

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

Jazza, this was a tougher vid to get through brother. I love your content. Your jumpcuts are getting crazy though. Nothing but love from across the pacific pond.

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

Love the blackwing so smooth and snazzy

Love the tale teller. Such a great creation.

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

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.

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

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!

I was watching your video when the post arrived with a stationery subscription, I continued to watch as I opened the box and out dropped a Blackwing Matte as if your decision on the best one was already known. Looking forward now to see if it really is good to sketch with.

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

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.

I love you Jazza! God bless you and your family!

I was wondering if and when you'd do a video about the blackwing pencil! Nice!

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❤️👍

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

I love these kinds of videos keep up the great video love you jazza❤❣❤

Your art style inspires me :D

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😭

Jazza: having a tender moment Also jazza: promoting

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.

Amazing art Man ... Magical!

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

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

Great episode jazza! When will we get an update on the studio your building???

What incredible timing! I just bought these a couple of weeks ago for my father’s birthday!

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

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

Thanks for the Skillshare promo! I've been wanting to get back on.

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

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

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

Been a fan since your new grounds days when I was teen you inspired me mostly to become a animator

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*

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 :)

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

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

@Jazza you handwriting is awesome

HENNA art please 🥺

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

I only discovered this pencil this year so I’m glad ur giving us a review because I’ve considered buying it :)

Thanks for this! I’ve been looking for an explanation of Blackwings I could relate to for a while. This helped A LOT! Did you ever decide which eraser you thought worked best? They all seemed a bit disappointing to me.

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

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

I remember The Tale Teller! I would always cry, It was really good and told an amazing story

I love that you did a new skillshare course espicially on carakter design, I've watched it and hope I will have time for the project :)