Since it was founded in Switzerland in 1915, Caran d'Ache’s history has been intertwined with creativity and innovation. Combining expertise from almost 90 different crafts, Caran d'Ache continue to produce high quality drawing and writing instruments in their Geneva factory. Alongside their famous 849 ballpoint and fountain pens, Caran d'Ache has paved the way with innovations such as the first mechanical pencil, the first water-soluble pencil and the first wax oil pastels.