Faber-Castell

German writing and art instruments maker dating to 1761

Pencils, pens, markers and premium art supplies from the world's oldest industrial pencil manufacturer still owned by the founding family.

GermanyGermanyArts, Crafts & SewingPencilsFine writingGegründet 1761

About Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell traces its roots to 1761 when Kaspar Faber began making pencils in Stein near Nuremberg. Now led by the eighth generation of the Faber family, the company produces the Castell 9000 artist pencil, Pitt artist pens, premium Graf von Faber-Castell writing instruments and school products sold in over 120 countries from factories in Germany, Brazil and elsewhere.

Why consider Faber-Castell

  • Oldest major pencil manufacturer with centuries of graphite expertise
  • Castell 9000 and Pitt lines standard in art schools worldwide
  • Sustainable forestry initiatives for cedar and wood-cased pencils
  • Premium German writing instruments at varied price points
  • Family-owned European heritage brand versus disposable stationery imports

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Markenvergleich

MarkeLandPositionierungHauptkategoriePreisniveau
Faber-CastellGermanyGermanyHeritage pencils and artWriting and art suppliesBudget to luxury
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Markendetails

Markeneigentum

  1. Faber-Castell AG
  2. Faber-Castell family
  3. Faber-Castell

Marktpräsenz

  • Stationery and art supply stores globally
  • Faber-Castell flagship stores and outlets
  • Online shop and Amazon distribution
  • Art school and professional artist channels
  • Corporate gifting and luxury pen retailers

Markenzeitleiste

  1. 1761Kaspar Faber starts pencil craft in Stein
  2. 1839Lothar von Faber establishes quality standards and exports
  3. 1900Castell 9000 artist pencil introduced
  4. 1978Count Anton von Faber-Castell modernizes luxury line
  5. TodayGlobal stationery leader still family-owned in Germany