Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil in black

Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil

A couple of years ago, I found some Grip 2001 pencils in red and blue finishes. There were two comments about a black version also existing. I guess the black version is even more unusual, as I’d not even seen it online, let alone in person. That recently changed, as I saw a package of these pencils with some accessories offered by an eBay seller.

Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil

The accessories are themselves interesting – a container sharpener, a sleeved eraser, and an eraser/sharpener combination. They look like they would make a great inexpensive gift for a young person.

Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil
Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil Black Faber-Castell Grip 2001 pencil

Beautiful and simple stationery items. Alas, just one problem – none of the the sharpener blades can be replaced, the sleeve eraser can’t be refilled, and the eraser core in the combination sharpener/eraser has no refill for sale that I’m aware of. These accessories seem too nice to be disposable.