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The edelweiss 341 is the student line graphite pencil from Caran d’Ache. The pencil varnish colours represent different lead degrees: 2H – Green F – Blue HB- Red 3B – Grey Probably many of us would associate a scheme like this only with higher end products. The pencils additionally bear the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) [...] This pencil looks like it could be a marketing or novelty item. It lacks an imprinted name or model number. The pencil is made and sold by Caran d’Ache under their own name as part of a larger product campaign. The graphic is striking – a red background, with white crosses. The matching ballpoint pen [...] The offerings of Caran d’Ache continue to intrigue. At first glance, the 351 resembles the Technograph 777. But wait – there is a ferrule and eraser attached. And the bar code is back in black, imprinted on the pencil’s reverse side. No nice peel-off plastic as was done with the Technograph. I tried the 351 [...] The Fixpencil is the signature product of a world-famous manufacturer. I’ve wanted to own one of these pencils for some while, and acquired a specimen last fall. The version I have seems to revel in the Caran d’Ache heritage – the most visible marking is the statement “Fixpencil designed in 1929″. The “Swiss Made” logo [...] “Caran d’Ache” is a rendering of the Russian word for “pencil”. It is also a Swiss art supply and luxury writing company named after a 19th century satirist who took Caran d’Ache as his editorial name. The Technograph 777 is one of three graphite pencils currently made by Caran d’Ache, and their only woodcase pencil [...] |
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