The Blackwing Vol. 200 Limited Edition is Blackwing’s own tribute to coffee houses like Caffè Lena and the creative culture they helped cultivate: The Beat Generation. Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by the classic copper coffee roasting machines from the '50s and 60's, the era when this cultural movement took place.
During the roasting process, coffee berry seeds heat up to reach 200 degrees Celsius, transforming into the familiar coffee bean. These pencils also feature Blackwing's firm graphite core ideal for note-taking or sketching. Head up to your favourite local café for extra inspiration!
The Beat Generation
In 1948, amidst the uncertainty of post-war America, the Beat Generation was born. This literary movement, rooted in anti-materialism and the exploration of the human condition, gathered in the coffee houses of New York and San Francisco to recite poetry alongside cups of black coffee. During the '50s and '60s, coffee houses became synonymous with creativity and intellectualism.
One such example was Caffè Lena in Saratoga, NY. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, Caffè Lena remains the oldest continually running coffee house in the USA. That longevity has allowed it to host countless creative icons from the Beatniks to members of the Folk Revival, and established Caffè Lena as a cornerstone of creative counterculture.
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