In 1912, French engineer Georges Claude installed the world's first neon sign above a barber shop in Paris. His vibrant, tubular lights soon adorned the storefronts of small businesses around the world, and symbolised the entrepreneurial drive that formed the backbone of their communities.

Today, the spirit of "Main Street" is more resilient than ever. It can be found in urban cities and rural towns, bookstores and coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants. It's one of the many things that make our homes feel special. And it's worth preserving.

The Blackwing Volume 6 celebrates independent businesses and their entrepreneurial spirit. Each set comes with six neon red and six neon blue pencils inspired by the iconic neon "Open" sign. Each pencil features a black ferrule, black imprint and Blackwing's soft graphite found in the Matte pencil. The number 6 is a nod to the six Noble Gases which give neon lights their distinct colours.