General Writing

The classic green black-lead pencils

Back in 1905 the legendary green CASTELL 9000 pencil was created by Count Alexander von Faber-Castell and is still known worldwide today. In its jousting knights design, the CASTELL 9000 has always stood for high quality, tradition and invincibility. Other writing instruments as well as cutting-edge erasers and sharpeners in matching colours round off this specific product range.

The GRIP family

The legendary GRIP family is living proof that improvements are always possible, even with regard to something as simple as a wooden pencil. The ergonomic triangular cross-section with the non-slip ‘dots‘ turns the GRIP approach into a unique concept. It all began with the GRIP 2001 lead pencil and was further developed to include the Colour GRIP and the Jumbo GRIP coloured pencils for kids, the ART GRIP pencils for amateur artists up to the GRIP 2011 retractable ballpoints, mechanical pencils and gel ink rollers for use at schools, universities, at home and at work – in fact there is something for everyone.

Pencil sharpeners

The Faber-Castell assortment of sharpeners comprises a multitude of high-quality metal and plastic sharpeners designed for perfectly sharpening lead pencils, coloured pencils, Jumbo or artists’ pencils. Moreover, ruggedly-designed sharpening machines are available.

In terms of colour and design many sharpeners match the high-quality erasers and, thus, result in the perfect eraser-pencil sharpener combination. An ideally sharpened pencil requires regular replacement of the sharpening knife and/or sharpener.

High-quality erasers

The Faber-Castell plastic erasers for lead and coloured pencils are ergonomically shaped, precise and smudge-free. Moreover, these high-quality erasers are PVC-free. Some have even won awards for their innovative design. To round off this specific assortment, Faber-Castell offers natural rubber and vinyl erasers which are even capable of erasing ink.

Apart from its classic pencils, Faber-Castell has created a multitude of different shapes and colours – all the way from an eraser cap that can be put over the top of a pencil to an eraser available in a practical sleeve for keeping it clean and ensuring easier handling.

Mechanical pencils

The advantage of mechanical pencils is that they do not require sharpening like woodcase pencils. Faber-Castell has long been the German market leader in this segment. Numerous ergonomically designed mechanical pencils are available in a multitude of different shapes and colours – no matter whether for (technical) drawing and/or writing and sketching.

Ballpoint pens

Faber-Castell offers both classic ballpoint pens with refills as well as disposable pens, most of them being document-proof, i.e. non-fading and waterproof.

Apart from its own ergonomically designed products, Faber-Castell also sells the professional uni-ball line by Mitsubishi.

Liquid ink rollerball and gel ink pens

The Faber-Castell rollerball range embraces quality writing instruments with liquid ink technology offering document-proof ink and different line widths to meet everybody’s needs. Moreover, the pens are available with a conical or a needle tip.

Gel ink pens combine the best features of liquid ink rollers and ballpoint pens: soft writing and a large selection of colours along with a high level of stability and flexibility.

All of them have the following features in common: smooth writing, a large ink reservoir for extra-long performance as well as a modern design and comfortable rubber grip zones.

Fineliners

Fineliners are ideal for precise drawing and sketching. Faber-Castell fineliners are available in various colours and also lend themselves to signing deeds and contracts as they are document-proof.