Confession time: I really don't like Valentine's Day. (I loathe its more recent compatriots even more. Looking at you, Sweetest Day.) I am not a romantic individual and dislike the idea of obligatory calendric gift-giving. That said, I sent some Valentine gifts this year, but ONLY because I found the best, most perfect gift.
"Inspired by the humble pencil, artists Rory Sparks and Catherine Haley Epstein have created an homage in scent. The scent was created with a nose on a box of Blackwing pencils, and the ideas of freedom, focus and unlimited possibilities in the head. Throughout history and to this day millions of incredible design projects start with the pencil. It’s with this guiding principal we present “No. 2” the first fine fragrance, hand-crafted and meticulously packaged in honor of the pencil."
Seriously. It's perfume AND it's art. It smells like a freshly-sharpened pencil. I'm delighted and thought you might be too.
oh, this is so perfect! :D
Posted by: ana | February 07, 2018 at 12:33 PM
It is, indeed, perfect!
Posted by: E. A. | February 09, 2018 at 03:40 PM
This post could hardly have been better timed. My friend who is a lover of the Blackwing 602 just had her birthday a couple of days before I saw this post. It had to be immediately ordered, and I just gave it to her today--she LOVES it and its pencil-woody scent! Thanks so much for this awesome post Donovan!
Posted by: Victoria | February 13, 2018 at 10:09 AM