Tag Archives: Faber-Castell

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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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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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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A.W. Faber-Castell: 1972 Frankfurt Trade Show

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Sean

This clip is from UFA (Universum Film) Dabei, 1972. It is a brief look at some products that A.W. Faber-Castell offered at the 1972 Frankfurt Trade Show. The music is a perfect fit.

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The Castell is 111

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Sean

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 →

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Befiehl du deine Wege

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Sean

The Alte Kirche in Stein, built in 1660. My first visit to Stein bei Nürnberg and Faber-Castell was in December of 2012. While visiting the Martin Luther Church (donated by patron Lothar von Faber and erected in 1861), I was told that the … Continue reading →

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Eberhard Faber Van Dyke Display Stand

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Sean

1929

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Some Box*

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sean

Photo: Faber-Castell For the completist is the newly-announced Karlbox. Only 2,500 were made so hurry! For me at least, I’m still holding out hope for a Bachbox (but would also settle for a Rachbox). (These aren’t real products.) The signature on the first drawer … Continue reading →

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Faber-Castell Schnapszahlen

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Sean

©Faber-Castell It wasn’t until Matthias from Bleistift clued me in on Schnapszahlen that I began to understand many of the anniversary-related products Faber-Castell has offered over the years. Milestones such as their 250th anniversary made sense, but…their 222nd? To be honest I was a … Continue reading →

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