A.W. FABER-CASTELL
EBERHARD FABER CO.
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Baroness Ottilie von Faber: Between Sun and Moon
I have mentioned before that to research the Fabers means to encounter a great repetition of names. One small example: The three most-frequently mentioned brothers—Lothar, Eberhard, and Johann—all share the same first name (Johann). Eberhard’s wife? Johanna. Therefore, it would … Continue reading
The Castell is 111
1907 The A.W. Faber Castell turned 111 this year. If the brand’s longevity is surprising, its origins are even more so. The brand was cultivated by Count Alexander zu Castell-Rüdenhausen, the new head of A.W. Faber (having married Baron Lothar’s granddaughter Ottilie in 1898). … Continue reading
‘World Travelers Return’; the Fabers in Europe
While searching through periodicals from the turn of the twentieth century, I often come across travel notices: lists and lists of ships and the souls they carried onboard, with the occasional spotlight on the more well-to-do. It must have been very exciting … Continue reading
“We ought to make a display for our products…”
I am trying to imagine how this conversation might have started. Baron Lothar: “Wir sollten eine Anzeige für unsere Produkte zu machen.” Mitarbeiter: “Oh? So… ein Schrank?” Baron Lothar: “Nein! Viele, viele Schränke! Viele große Schränke…” (Who knows…maybe it was Count … Continue reading
“A.W. Faber’s New Drawing Pencil”
What does the beginning of a legacy (or perhaps a dynasty) look like? A.W. Faber Polygrade pencils were by all accounts of unprecedented quality and very popular. They eventually gave way to a new range though—the now-familiar “Castell” line of pencils—in … Continue reading
Faber Knights?
The image of two knights jousting with pencils-for-lances is a familiar one for anyone acquainted with A.W. Faber-Castell’s products. It was introduced in the early 1900s by Count Alexander zu Castell-Rüdenhausen who had recently become head of the company: At first glance then, … Continue reading
Anniversaries (6)
Den Freunden des Hauses A.W. Faber Castell gewidmet. Firmenschrift zum 1975 jährigen Jubiläum. This book, 31 x 20 cm with a corrugated board cover embossed with the corporate coat of arms, was published in 1936 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of A.W. Faber-Castell: Inside there are … Continue reading
Anniversaries (4)
From 1911, a notice from a Canadian stationery trade magazine announcing the 150th anniversary of A.W. Faber. Two things of interest: the absence of “Castell” in the firm’s name, and the veritable symphony, of commas, found in, the first, sentence … Continue reading
A Count Account (3): Pencils Fit for a President
An article from a 1909 trade magazine tells of Count Alexander Graf von Faber-Castell’s visit to North America: There is an interesting section that describes a gift from The Count which was presented to President William Howard Taft: The article goes … Continue reading
A Count Account (2)
This article from 1909 tells of Alexander Graf von Faber-Castell’s progress in Canada, which followed his visit to America. Excerpts of interest: “On his return east the Count hopes to see Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and other Canadian centres.” “The Count, … Continue reading
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