Faber-Castell Design Pencil
Faber-Castell has released a “Design Pencil” that is indeed the embodiment of design.
It is a fantastically good looking black triangular pencil, with black dyed wood. Like it’s elder cousin, the Grip 2001, it has raised dots on the side, though here they are smaller and beneath the surface paint. Markings are thankfully kept to a minimum, with only “Faber-Castell” and a small logo written on one side in grey.
In a B grade, it is very pleasant to hold and use. The lead is very strong and non-crumbling.
While I like Nava’s pencils for appearance, this new creation has again demonstrated Faber-Castell’s industry leadership and ability to keep taking pencil design and presentation to higher levels.
March 11th, 2007 at 8:48 am
I cant seem to find this pencil anywhere on the net even at the faber-castel homepage which has the original grip 2001. can you direct me to a source for this. btw is this the NEW blackwind 602 ???
March 11th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Thanks for the comment.
And you did find this pencil on the net - here at this blog! :)
Here is a link from a Faber-Castell website.
March 11th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
What grade is this?
March 12th, 2007 at 10:57 am
As I mentioned above, the website says a ‘B’ . As always, these grades are relative.
March 15th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
AAaaah shit!!!!……I just picked up 3 of these pencils, a couple of grip 2001’s and a pack of NAVA’s (black laquered). THats dat ISHT right thurr. YO its official the Faber-Castell “Design Pencil” is my OFFICIAL pencil while the “Ohto Super Promecha” is my OFFICIAL mechanical pencil. Thanks penciladmin for the hookup for that store although its $1.90 CAD including tax a pencil. Then again your japanese connect is hitting me up @$2.08 CAD a pencil for a box (12) each of Kita-Boshi , Mitsubishi, Tombow, and Pentel including shipping so it all comes out alright. But I couldnt find the Lyra FIRBY and the NOBLOT anywhere nor the blue staetdler mars art. 150 and 151. anyways beside the Dixon Tri-Conderoga , the Mongol Trio and regular Mongol’s what other domestic brand pencils are their? whats the equivalent to the “Design Pencil” from Germany and the “Tombow mono 100″ from Japan.
well any ways laters.
Regards,
Spilt_milk
P.S. My next target is the F-C TK Fine Vario mechanical pencil $18.50 CAD inc. tax
March 16th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Thanks, I’ll read that as an enthusiastic endorsement!
They have Ferbys at State of the Art Supplies. Search online for the noblot. Staedtler 150 and 151? Sorry, no idea.
High end North American pencils? While there are good pencils (like the Musgrave Natural), I’m not aware of a currently made high-end pencil.
March 16th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
150 151 is the mars ergosoft and the mars ergosoft jumbo
March 16th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
er state of the art supplies has what waterloo is way too far to buy pencils
March 17th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
You could phone or email them and see if they will mail the order.
March 28th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Hey check this out why dont you buy these and do a review
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220095906635&fromMakeTrack=true
March 28th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Ha! $250 for a box of pencils. Why doesn’t someone make a “tribute” Blackwing pencil?
March 29th, 2007 at 3:52 am
Its like the “Holy Grail ” of pencils supposed to be smooth. its a 4b pencil. alot of writers go gaga for it.
http://www.pencilpages.com/articles/blackwing.htm
or maybe one of these.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/PRADA-Pencil-100-Authentic-Perfect-with-a-Prada-Bag_W0QQitemZ150104821651QQcategoryZ968QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
March 30th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
WOW then Blackwing 602 are selling for 350 bucks unbelievable holycow
http://cgi.ebay.com/Blackwing-602-Collectible-pencils-12-new-in-box_W0QQitemZ220095906635QQcategoryZ968QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
September 9th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Well, it seems you North-Americans are way ahead… I have never heard before of this one, not to mention that I haven’t seen it anywhere around here in Berlin.
September 9th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Faber-Castell have their own retail shops. Maybe the design pencil can be found there?
September 10th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
No, there is no such pencil on their German homepage… http://www.faber-castell.de/docs/index_ebene3.asp?id=10347&sp=E&m1=10329&m2=10333&m3=10347&m4=&domid=1010
This is the English version of the content which is conform to the German original.
September 10th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Maybe it was just released for certain markets. Does anyone have any further information about this pencil?
September 12th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
For anyone interested, Skripta-Paris (in Paris) has these in stock. I am a repeat customer of theirs, and can vouch that they offer fantastic service.
September 14th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Wow. Klaus, it’s unbelievable that you cannot find it in Germany. That pencil can be easily found even in far-east country.
October 21st, 2007 at 3:48 pm
I got one of these a couple of weeks ago from the address below
http://www.theofficecollection.co.uk/erol.html#3109X3186
dont know where they post to outside the uk but it is an awesomely stylish pencil with really smooth flow across the page.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:25 am
Well, finally I got two of these yesterday at a stationery in Berlin-Charlottenburg for - only (!)- 1,70 Euros each which is currently 2,45 US Dollars …
December 26th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Hi Klaus - that is a lot for a pencil, but still less than one would pay in Montreal.
February 11th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
COOL!! Those are sweet!
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:31 am
a bit expensive too