Why Choose Graf von Faber-Castell Pens

Let’s face it and that's that if you're considering buying a finely crafted precision writing instrument, either for yourself or for someone else, it's a crowded field to sort through. In short, there's just a heck of a lot of makes and models to sort through, and all of them have their selling points.

In fact can you believe that if you have $100,000 to spend on a pen or pencil there's more than one option readily available for you to select from. And those aren't even special made|! They standard production models, which speaks volumes about how far things have come.
So then just what is it that sets Graf von Faber-Castell pens apart from all the others you can find for sale on the net? The answer to that question is a few different things, and among the most notable is the history of the company.

After all in case you haven’t noticed yet, it seems that every pen maker likes to tout their "long and illustrious history" in their promotional literature. So would you believe that Faber-Castell was founded in 1761 which puts them in first place in this writing instrument history horse race.
Then if that isn't enough to turn your head then here's another bit of interesting writing instrument trivia. The modern day pencil as we know it was first developed by Faber-Castell. It was they who took what was up until that time crude and undefined wood and graphite writing tool, and turned it into what we all readily recognize as a pencil.

In fact to this day Graf von Faber-Castell still makes and markets improved versions of the common pencil and if that strikes you as odd then you need to take a look at them. These are the perfect pencils in terms of performance engineering. The most notable feature is the unique sterling silver sharpening cap.

Even so, it is their pens that Graf von Faber-Castell is most known for and their line includes fountain pens, standard ball point, roller ball designs that mimic fountain pen script, mechanical pencils, and slim profile fine liner pens. A complete line of sleek and comfortable 8mm diameter writing instruments.

It's what they don't have though that sets Graf von Faber-Castell Pens apart in this crowded field though. For instance you if you're interested in jeweled pens you'll have to look elsewhere. What they have is less flashy designs that rely on materials like petrified wood, rare metals, exotic wood species.

Then again since you are paying for the writing in instrument and not gems, prices on their writing instruments also tend to be more earthly. Pens for the most part run well below $500 US, with their top end limited edition models carrying price tags of just over $1,000.
In fact they even have a good selection of quality made writing instruments that are priced less than $100 US which is something that so many of the other names in the business seem to have been unable, or unwilling to accomplish, perfect for employee gifting when the holiday season rolls around.

Wheelers Luxury Gifts sell a range of high quality gifts including pens and leather goods. They are also a liscenced retailer of Graf von Faber-Castell pens and pencils.