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Point Guard Matte Black Reviews

5 Rating 7 Reviews
Stafford Lumsden
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Oh wow. Just what the world absolutely needed: a pencil cap so unbelievably indispensable that it’s now the crown jewel of my writing arsenal. The Blackwing Point Guard in matte black is, without question, the apex of human achievement in pencil preservation.You’d think a three-dollar plastic cap would suffice, but apparently not. This masterpiece of lightweight, machined aluminum not only protects your pencil tip (as if that’s some revolutionary concept), but it does so in style, matching your Blackwing pencil so seamlessly that your briefcase now has aesthetic synergy.   Let me just emphasise how vital this is: in a world teeming with real crises, it’s reassuring to know we can now sleep soundly, pencil tips intact. Without this guard, your sharpened point might—gasp—break in transit. Heaven forbid. And the fit? Magical. It glides on various barrel sizes, Caran d’Ache, Derwent, even your weird prayer pencil, without leaving a mark, as though it was custom-made in a secret stationer’s paradise.  Now, sure, skeptics (I’m looking at you, reasonable voices) might say the price (AUD$19.99) is a bit steep for a glorified cap. But why settle for functional when you can have posh? It’s that much more important that your pencil accessories make a statement. In short: if your pencil tip is your most treasured asset, forgive yourself and get this. Five stars, and I’d say six if I wasn’t too busy marveling at how far society has come. For the uninitiated: - Material & Design: Lightweight aluminum, sleek matte black finish. Elegant and minimalistic even if it’s just to keep your sharpened pencil from breaking off in your bag.  - Functionality: Protects delicate lead points while traveling. Surprise, surprise! Your pencil “floats” inside the cap so it won’t snap.  - Compatibility: Fits more than just Blackwings—nice versatility for the fanciful pencil collector.  - Price: Around AUD$19.99. Some argue it’s overpriced for such a small accessory, but hey, feel free to indulge.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Stafford Lumsden
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As someone who obsessively sharpens pencils to perfection, the Blackwing Point Guard is like having a personal bodyguard for my beloved writing tools. This nifty little aluminum cap ensures that every trip in my bag isn't a death sentence for the pencil's point. The matte black exudes understated elegance and is as stylish as it is functional. It's like bubble wrap for the ultra-refined. For the pencil enthusiast who believes their tools should be protected as fiercely as national treasures, the Point Guard is a no-brainer.
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Posted 1 year ago
Easy and effective
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Posted 3 years ago
makes the pencil special
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Posted 3 years ago
Expensive but vital for Black Wing pencils. This means i can take the right pencil with me!
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Posted 3 years ago
Love the clean lines and simplicity of this product.
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Posted 3 years ago
Great product
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Posted 4 years ago