This is just a one-off printing for now: 396 pages so far, but much more to go. It begins with a comprehensive history of the Eberhard Faber Company, including a detailed account of their break with A.W. Faber-Castell in Germany. Below are Lothar Washington Faber, and his son, Eberhard Faber III.
It was Eberhard III who created the Blackwing. He had a background in chemistry, which informed his efforts in creating the 602’s unique lead formula.
The Blackwing 602 was nestled between the Van Dyke 601 and the Microtomic 603 (which was actually a re-branding of the Van Dyke).
Here are a few examples of the graphics found in company advertising and packaging.
The quality of the printing revealed that a lot of the older photos I’ve taken need to be re-done, but there are several shots that still hold up under scrutiny.
I still can’t predict a publication date, but this first compilation was a major step forward.
Many, many hours of work represented spectacularly. Great job so far!
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Thanks, Stephen.
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Are you writing this book? It looks incredible! I would definitely buy a few.
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Chipping away…
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Holy ferrule, Batman! This looks fantastic.
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Thanks, Michael. It’s nice to have a ‘draft’ in hand; it has all the look and feel of a 7th grade social studies textbook. 🙂
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I’m ready to place my order! 😁
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Thanks, Theo.
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Great job, Sean! This looks great. Count me in as a definite.
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Thanks, Patrick. There’s still a lot to do but there’s light at the end of the tunnel (ferrule?).
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This are really good news!
I absolutely want a signed copy!
Thanks for your work Sean.
Natale
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Thanks, Natale. (I still want to tell the story of your globe-trotting Blackwing…)
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Hi, I want to buy this book. How can I get it?
I am very interested in this book
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Good work — keep hitting it – I want a copy when it goes live !!
JSturr.
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Hi! I want to buy this book.
Hoy can i get it?
Thanks
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This looks fantastic. Sign me up for a copy as soon as they’re off the presses.
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