Here’s a quick snapshot of what various news media have said about Palomino’s products:

“…it was with great enthusiasm that I attended a party this week, at the Art Directors Club, to celebrate the revival of the artisanal pencil: the Palomino Blackwing and the Palomino Blackwing 602.” – Mary Norris, New Yorker OK’r

“The Palomino Blackwing 602 is my new pencil of choice.” – Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing co-founder

“Better than the iPad?” – Alex Beam, Boston Globe columnist

“I would go through a dozen of these in two or three months. Please send more.” – Mary Norris, New Yorker OK’r

“…the voice of the customer had been heard. Berolzheimer has announced another new pencil, called the Palomino Blackwing 602.” – Alex Taylor, Fortune Senior-Editor-at-Large

“Blackwing pencils. To pencil lovers, these pencils represent the Rolls Royce of pencil use. They are elegant and beautifully designed.”

“…a pencil so prized for its ability to lay down a dark, smooth line that it ignites passion among collectors and dedicated users” – Reed Fujii, Record Staff writer

“…giving one to your kid will actually help his schoolwork.” – Joyce Grant, Getting Kids Reading editor