Blackwing Pencils

I got my first sample set of Blackwing pencils. I was skeptical at first, wondering why anyone would want to spend that much money on pencils, but I'm a believer and advocate now. Are these pencils necessarily that much better than cheaper alternatives? Probably not, but quality is in the details. If you can afford these pencils, then I think you owe it to yourself to get some if you've been thinking about trying them.