Some pencils commemorate places or people. The Blackwing Volume 343 pays tribute to a shared ritual: the quiet, collective magic of broadcast television.

Inspired by the era when the same signal reached city flats and country homes alike, the Volume 343 celebrates a time when stories unfolded simultaneously in millions of living rooms — and somehow made those rooms feel a little less separate. It is a handsome nod to cultural moments that ended with credits rolling and everyone sitting still for just a second longer.

Each pencil features a striking colour bar finish inspired by the classic NTSC test pattern, bringing a distinctly broadcast-era aesthetic to Blackwing’s iconic form. The model number 343 references the scanlines of early CRT televisions and is stamped in a silver holographic foil reminiscent of TV snow — a pleasingly nerdy detail, and all the better for it.

Inside, you’ll find extra-firm graphite, ideal for clean lines, precise notes and controlled writing. Finished with a silver ferrule and black eraser, the set strikes that agreeable balance between nostalgia and utility.

A fine pencil set for writers, sketchers, and anyone who still finds a little romance in static.

Tools for Big Thinking

• Broadcast-Inspired Design: Colour bar finish and holographic “TV snow” foil pay tribute to the golden age of television.
• Extra-Firm Graphite: Delivers crisp, controlled lines ideal for note-taking, drafting and detailed work.
• Classic Blackwing Quality: Finished with a silver ferrule and black eraser in a collectible set of 12.