Blackwing Volume 143 - Frida Kahlo Pencils (Set of 12)
Volume 143 is our tribute to Frida Kahlo. Each pencil features soft graphite and a floral design inspired by Frida’s iconic imagery. The model number 143 is a nod to the 143 paintings commonly attributed to her over the course of her life. Contains our Soft graphite core.
On September 17, 1925, a bus collided with a trolley car in Mexico City. Among the injured passengers was 18-year-old Frida Kahlo. The accident left her bedridden for months. With a mirror suspended above her bed, Frida began to paint what she could see: herself.
Looking inward became a defining theme of Frida’s work. Through her celebrated self-portraits, she explored identity, pain, and passion using bold, vibrant colors to express her inner world. Her work honored Mexican and indigenous cultures while offering an unflinching examination of physical pain, emotional struggle, and the women’s experience.
Blackwing pencils come in a 12-pack gift box that doubles as a pencil cup.
Volume 71 comes with soft graphite. Blackwing pencils come in 4 different lead types:
- Blackwing Matte – Soft. Dark lines. Excellent shading ability.
- Blackwing 602 – Firm. Lighter graphite. Great for notes, lists, and outlining
- Pearl – Balanced. Graphite is a blend of that found in the Matte and 602. Firm point, dark graphite. Versatile.
- Natural - Extra-Firm. Graphite is ideal for extended writing sessions and detailed line work.
All Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236.