All Faber-Castell

Founded in Germany in 1761, Faber-Castell is one of the world's oldest manufacturers of writing implements and art supplies. Its origins date back to furniture maker Kaspar Faber's start in pencil manufacturing.

Characteristics and history:

Pencil pioneer: Known as the world's first manufacturer of pencils. During the time of Lothar von Faber, the fourth generation, Faber established the current standards for pencil length, thickness, and hardness (such as hexagonal shape) and launched the world's first pencil brand, "A.W. Faber".

High-quality products: Offering high-quality art supplies and writing implements, Faber-Castell is said to have been used by painter Van Gogh and many literary figures.

Diverse product lineup: Offering a wide range of products, including pencils, colored pencils, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, crayons, and erasers. In particular, the company's colored pencils, such as the professional-grade "Polychromos" and the "Albrecht Dürer" that allows watercolor painting, are well-known.
Environmental Initiatives: The company is also actively involved in environmental protection activities. In 1984, the company acquired a large forest plantation in Brazil, which accounts for 95% of the production of wooden pencils. In addition, 30% of the plantation is left in its natural state, contributing to the protection of endangered animals. The company is also certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and aims to develop as a carbon-neutral company.

Representative Products:

Pencils:
Castell 9000: Faber-Castell's representative pencil, which is said to have been used by Van Gogh. With 16 hardness levels, a wide range of expressions are possible.

PITT Graphite Pencil: A full-core pencil suitable for expressing clear contrasts.

Colored Pencils:
Polychromos Colored Pencils (Oil-Based): Professional colored pencils with high purity and rich pigment components. They are characterized by excellent light resistance.

Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils (Water-Based): Colored pencils with a water-soluble core that allow for watercolor-like expressions.
Other:
Perfect Pencil: A multi-function pencil with a built-in pencil sharpener and eraser in the cap.
Fountain pens, ballpoint pens: They also produce luxury writing instruments such as the Count Collection.
Faber-Castell continues to provide writing instruments and art supplies that are loved by people all over the world, while balancing the high quality cultivated over their 250-year history with consideration for the environment.