Home Brands Caran d'Ache

Caran d'Ache

Swiss excellence in writing and drawing where artisanal tradition and creative innovation meet since 1915.

🇨🇭 Switzerland, Geneva Founded in 1915 $$$

Philosophy

Swiss writing instruments and colors since 1915. Geneva manufacture. Ecridor, 849 series. Lifetime warranty.

History

Founded in 1915 in Geneva by Arnold Schweitzer as 'Fabrique Genevoise de Crayons Ecridor', becoming Caran d'Ache in 1924. Pioneer in innovation: world's first water-soluble colored pencil (Prismalo, 1931), invention of wax pastel (Neocolor, 1952), and creation of the most lightfast colored pencils (Luminance 6901, 2008). All products are designed and manufactured exclusively in Geneva workshops for over a century.

Iconic Products

Caran d'Ache 849

Iconic Swiss ballpoint. Hexagonal aluminium body, Goliath cartridge. Lifetime guarantee. Made in Geneva.

Caran d'Ache Ecridor

Swiss luxury ballpoint with chevron guilloche pattern. Palladium finish. Made in Geneva.