Tag Archives: A.W. Faber-Castell

Baroness Ottilie von Faber: Between Sun and Moon

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Sean

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 →

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Ottilie von Faber-Castell – Eine mutige Frau

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Sean

There appears to be a historical drama about Ottilie von Faber-Castell in the works, which will be broadcast and released on DVD in September. Here is a trailer for the film: You can see a making-of video here. © Pandastorm … Continue reading →

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A.W. Faber Taschenstift No. 018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Sean

This pocket pencil and point protector were made by A.W. Faber-Castell. The point protector is nickel-plated and has a gold-plated tip and slide ring. Close inspection of the tip reveals a small imprint: “A.W. Faber Paris” I’m not certain of … Continue reading →

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Eberhard Faber-Castell (3)

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Sean

Eberhard Faber IV (center) meeting with the board in 1971 (© Fortune). This wasn’t the first time Eberhard Faber Inc. had experienced difficulty. Leading up to 1971, the company had lost money for three consecutive years and had experienced a twelve-week … Continue reading →

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Eberhard Faber-Castell (2)

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Sean

By April of 1987 the assembly plant in Mexico was running at about 50% for pencil production, causing shipments to lag some 24% behind company projections. The top two priorities then for Eberhard Faber Inc. were to bring the Mexican … Continue reading →

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Oh, Irma

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Sean

That was my favorite umbrella, too. She’s not here yet, but there are squalls before the storm. Just a quick post while electricity remains. Good thing pencils float.

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A.W. Faber Polygrades: Old and New

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sean

In honor of Lothar von Faber’s 200th birthday, Faber-Castell has released a limited edition set of Polygrade pencils. Though it’s all too common today, von Faber was the first to offer a set with pencils of varying grades; some included an … Continue reading →

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Ersatz Ersatz

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Sean
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On Television: Graf von Faber-Castell Schreibbleistift Nr. III

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sean

Here is something I didn’t expect to see. In 2016, the ITV Network produced a four-part series called The Investigator: A British Crime Story, about the unsolved 1985 disappearance of a woman called Carole Packman. At the end of the first episode a … Continue reading →

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1871: “My Great-Grandfather’s Name Was Caspar Faber…”

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sean

In 1871 Johann Eberhard Faber (1822-1879) appealed a decision, made by the United States Custom House (of New York), that he undervalued the merchandise he received from A.W. Faber in Stein, Germany. Though Faber had been manufacturing his own pencils since 1861 … Continue reading →

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