Quality and sophistication make all the difference when choosing an instrument for writing by hand. The Haute Écriture collection offers fountain pens, ballpoints, rollerballs and mechanical pencils in the finest materials. These instruments are crafted to reveal the full talents of Caran d'Ache artisans.

A pen for every style of writing

Timeless elegance from the Ecridor collection

One of the House's great classics, the Ecridor collection represents timelessness, refinement and durability.
With a hexagonal silhouette, authentic style and unrivalled reliability, Ecridor combines the art of guilloché with Swiss precision.
Each pen is a source of inspiration for the writer who holds it. The Ecridor Racing for car enthusiasts. The Ecridor Retro for vintage enthusiasts. The Ecridor Golf for sports enthusiasts. Discover each edition of the Ecridor, by itself or in a set with a leather case or storage box.

The inimitable Léman collection

For over 20 years, Caran d'Ache has been crafting the sublime Léman range. Our artisans cultivate lacquering and colouring techniques to make these pens echo the beautiful hues of Lake Geneva.
Léman is a House signature available in ballpoint, fountain pen, mechanical pencil and rollerball models. Certain pens in the collection can be personalised with an engraving of your choice.
With rich colours, iconic styles and exquisite sizes (in standard or slim versions), the Léman pen will please the eye and hand of the most discriminating writer.

The incomparable Varius: where precious materials meet

Varius writing instruments stand out for their perfected silhouettes and unrivalled writing comfort. Ebony, gold and Chinese lacquer: Caran d'Ache channels these materials into the most innovative mechanisms.
Whether you choose the Varius Carbon, in carbon fibre and rhodium-plated silver, or the timeless Varius Ivanhoe in chain mail, you will be impressed by the exceptional quality of these fountain, ballpoint and rollerball pens and mechanical pencils.

Remarkable limited-edition writing instruments

Caran d'Ache celebrates materials and textures in limited editions combining originality and time-honoured craft. Contemporary, tasteful and surprising, the limited-edition Haute Écriture instruments awaken the senses and are a veritable ode to writing.

Special gifts for yourself or others

Honour your own unique handwriting by gifting yourself an elegant leather pen case or a well of Chromatics ink. Or show someone that you're paying special attention by giving the gift of Swiss Made excellence.
Make the Caran d'Ache experience even more unique by offering personalised Haute Écriturepens and boxed sets.