Volumes 2 Blackwing Hard Pencil Volumes 2 recognizes that art generates change. In 1973, art was at the forefront of a cultural change. Art, even when created to appeal to the masses, took on a darker tone, as did the cultural landscape of the time. Art reflects the world around us and helps us process complex issues so we can move forward. Art creates cracks in the darkest places in the world, letting in the light of knowledge. Features a special glow-in-the-dark crackled design and an all-new 2X firm graphite, specially formulated for this version. The erasers are interchangeable. Hard Japanese graphite core. Genuine incense cedar wood. Brand: Blackwing.