BLACKWING VOL. 223 set of 12 pencils in handsome box is a tribute to Woody Gurhrie and his immutable optimish. Each pencil features a design inspired by This Land’s “ribbon of highway,” “endless skyway” and “golden valley. The matt black ferrule and earth-toned eraser are a nod to the many miles Woody traveled. The balanced graphite formulation works well for both writing and sketching. “All you can write is what you see.” I do love this pencil!