Caran d’Ache + Paul Smith collection
Paul Smith gives a new look to the iconic Caran d'Ache 849 ballpoint pen for a 4th collaboration that is replete with colours… and stripes.
DiscoverFrom an everyday accessory to an objet d'art, Caran d'Ache ballpoint pens have proven their quality over decades of existence. They bear witness to an era in which innovation goes hand in hand with craftsmanship and excellence. Available in a wide range of colours, models and customisations, the Caran d'Ache ballpoint is a must-have for all types of writing.
The ballpoint pen is simple, bold, elegant. Chosen well, it can be a companion for life.
Whether it is the iconic 849 ballpoint, the sumptuous Varius or the great classic Ecridor, give in to the fascination of writing implements with incomparable comfort. Discover our permanent collections and limited editions.
Perhaps you are looking for a trendy writing instrument, or a luxury item with a personalised engraving. For every context, there is a Caran d'Ache pen for you.
The 849 ballpoint is a refillable pen sporting an industrial vibe from the '60s. This essential stationery item is imbued with panache and is a perfect item for collectors.
Every year, the 849 ballpoint gets a new look. Models come out in new, original colours and limited editions, adding on to the standard collections (Colormat-X, FluoLine, Classic Line, PopLine, Totally Swiss). But no matter what, the 849 is, and always will be, in tune with the times.
You will be tempted to call it jewellery. The pens in the Ecridor collection showcase the delicate art of guilloche. With graceful forms, refined detailing and precious materials, each is sheathed in a leather case. Ecridor ballpoints can also be engraved.
Available in black, navy blue, carmine red and white, the Léman ballpoint subtly evokes the waters of Lake Geneva and its reflections. This pen is elegant and sober. Some of the models can be engraved.
The Varius ballpoint showcases the exceptional materials and expertise of Caran d'Ache. This writing instrument offers a multisensory experience and incredible writing pleasure.
Packaged in sets with ink in various colours, the 825 ballpoint pen is our most affordable model. Its hexagonal synthetic resin barrel, flexible clip and push button make it practical and comfortable.
All Caran d'Ache pens are distinguished by the quality of their materials: refillable aluminium barrels, stainless steel tips, tungsten balls, and mechanical engineering worthy of a Swiss watch. Our prestigious collaborations with renowned designers make our pens into rare objects, veritable collector's items.
True to its reputation as an innovative, artisanal manufacturer, our Geneva-based company designs hard-wearing pens, all with the Swiss Made label. Cultivating Swiss excellence since 1915, Caran d'Ache has been long-lasting, just like its legendary pens.
In the spirit of longevity, most of our ballpoints are refillable with Goliath ink cartridges, and many are made from recycled materials.
Design your own 849 ballpoint pen with Caran d'Ache + Me. Choose the colour of each component of the pen and treat yourself to a writing companion that is truly yours.
To find out more, and to find the writing instrument that's right for you, take a look at our article on how to choose the perfect pen. There you'll discover the advantages of the ballpoint and its counterparts: the fountain pen and the rollerball.