Tag Archives: Graf von Faber-Castell

Graf von Faber-Castell: 25 Years of the Perfect Pencil

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Sean

Graf von Faber-Castell is celebrating 25 years of their Perfect Pencil line with a limited edition, restricted to 750 pieces. There have been many iterations of the Perfect Pencil, many of which you can read about at PencilTalk, but here are … Continue reading →

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Pencil, Paper, And A Ruler

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Sean

It’s all old stuff, but it always works.

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Graf von Faber-Castell: Eine Garnitur hochfeiner dokumentenechter Schreibstifte Nr. III

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sean

About four years ago I wrote about a rarely-seen set of highlighter pencils from Graf von Faber-Castell. They were among the earliest items from their luxury line, which began in 1993, along with these document pencils: This set came with … Continue reading →

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Graf von Faber-Castell: A Change Of Era And A Black Perfect Pencil

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Sean

On the second page of the new Graf von Faber-Castell catalog there is an interesting image: a black version of the Perfect Pencil along with a black pocket pencil. What’s more, considering the size of the lead this appears to … Continue reading →

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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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Graf von Faber-Castell: Magnum

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Sean

Graf von Faber-Castell’s new magnum-format Perfect Pencil is as great as its name suggests. The small linen pouch is always a nice touch; I feel more comfortable placing the pencil in my pocket or book bag if it’s not in … 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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Graf von Faber-Castell: Magna Cum Bleistift

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sean

Though this blog is devoted primarily to historical topics concerning the Faber houses, every once in a while a new or current product becomes the subject of a post. As a long-time user of the Graf von-Faber Castell Perfect Pencil (and the Bleistiftverlängerer), it’s … Continue reading →

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Stein Says Goodbye

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Sean

© Thomas Scherer 2016 Some 2,000 citizens joined the family of Anton-Wolfgang Graf von Faber-Castell last night in Stein, walking silently behind the horse-drawn carriage which bore the Count, to hold vigil at Martin-Luther-Kirche. Members of the fire brigade held torches to illuminate … Continue reading →

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Eine Cassette hochfeiner Schreibbleistifte Nr. II, versilbert

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Sean

A repeat appearance, but worth repeating.

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