Painting with Powder: A Beginner Japanese Maki-e Workshop (August 22, 2026) bottled Every Blackwing Pearl pencil features

Every Blackwing Pearl pencil features the iconic square Blackwing ferrule

The gorgeous distressed tan color is a best seller throughout our collections so without a doubt we had to include it as a color option for the Writer's Medic Bag

Crafted from aluminum

light purple and rich navy

Painting with Powder: A Beginner Japanese Maki-e Workshop (August 22, 2026) bottled Every Blackwing Pearl pencil featuresHave you ever wondered how the intricate designs on Maki e fountain pens are created? This beginner friendly workshop offers a hands on introduction to the traditional Japanese art of Maki e, a decorative lacquer technique that combines natural Urushi lacquer with metallic and colored powders to create beautiful images and patterns. Participants will learn about the history and core principles of Urushi and Maki e before experiencing the process