The Palomino Blackwing Point Guard is designed to ensure your Blackwing pencil gets wherever you're going in one piece. Crafted out of lightweight aluminium with a semi-hexagonal shape and the Blackwing 'B' logo etched on the end, the Point Guard goes over the point of your Blackwing pencil, keeping it safe in your bag, pocket, or pencil roll. Ideal for illustrators and musicians who prefer a soft, dark line, the Palomino Blackwing was launched by California Republic Stationers in October 2010 as a modern version of the iconic Eberhard-Faber Blackwing pencil that was favoured by artists such as Stephen Sondheim and Frank Lloyd Wright.