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Caran d'Ache is committed to the creation and development of exceptional writing and drawing instruments. Located in Geneva since its inception in 1915, the Maison Caran d'Ache combines the finest materials with the most advanced, innovative skills – including some that are extremely rare, such as the exceptional art of authentic Chinese lacquer done by hand in the ancestral manner.

Caran d’Ache is the pen name by which Russian-born French illustrator, Emmanuel Poiré, achieved worldwide renown in the 19th century. The choice turned out to be a salient one, since “karandash” is the Russian term for “pencil” and in turn comes from the Turkish root “kara tash” which refers to black stone – the origins of graphite.

Caran d'Ache is known the world over and is instantly recognisable, particularly in the art world where the Caran d'Ache colour pencil 12 piece set tin with its alpine scene is a common site in any studio! The Hamilton Pen company carries a vast range of Caran d'Ache products, from artists pencils to collectors fountain pens and everything in between.