Blackwing 602 vs Blackwing Colors (Set of 12)
Blackwing 602 ($25) vs Blackwing Colors (Set of 12) ($30) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Blackwing 602 | Blackwing Colors (Set of 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $30 |
| Weight | 10g | 110g |
| Graphite | Firm | — |
| Body | Cedar | — |
| Ferrule | Flat | — |
| Eraser | Replaceable | — |
| Count | — | 12 colored pencils |
| Wood | — | Genuine incense-cedar |
| Barrel | — | Semi-hexagonal, color-matched enamel, silver metal end caps |
| Core | — | Smooth Japanese wax core |
| Box | — | Presentation box with magnetic flap |
| Origin | — | Made in Japan by Blackwing |
| Weight | — | ~110g (approx, estimated from size and materials; no maker weight found) |
Pros & Cons
Blackwing 602
- Revived cult classic
- Smooth graphite
- Historical design
- Pencil so no refill
- Premium for pencils
Blackwing Colors (Set of 12)
- Soft wax core gives rich color with little pressure
- Twelve colors including Silver, in a magnetic-flap box
- Layers well for blending and gradients
- $30 for twelve pencils
- Wax core pencils need a gentle sharpener
Blackwing 602 is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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