Blackwing Vol. 17 is a tribute to the grounding practice of gardening. Its calming, earthy color palette captures the feeling of a well-tended backyard garden. The volume number is a reference to the 17 essential nutrients that plants need to grow. Each pencil features an olive green finish stamped with a 10 cm ruler to chart seedling growth, and the end is topped with a dark brown ferrule and a burgundy eraser.