In 1948, amidst the uncertainty of postwar America, the Beat Generation was born. This literary movement, rooted in anti-materialism and the exploration of the human condition, met in the cafes of New York and San Francisco to recite poetry over cups of black coffee. During the 1950s and 60s, cafes became synonymous with creativity and intellectualism.
One example of this was Caffè Lena in Saratoga, New York. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, Caffè Lena remains the oldest continuously operating coffee shop in the United States. That longevity has allowed it to host countless creative icons, from Beatniks to members of the Folk Revival, and established Caffè Lena as a cornerstone of creative counterculture in America.
The Blackwing 200 is a tribute to cafes like Caffè Lena and the creative culture they help cultivate.
Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by the classic copper coffee roasting machines found in many coffee shops during the 1950s and 1960s.
The roasting process begins when the internal temperature of a coffee seed reaches 200 degrees Celsius, transforming it into the familiar coffee bean.
These pencils also feature a firm graphite core that's perfect for finding inspiration in a local coffee shop.
Sold individually.
