The company was founded in 1761 and from the mid-19th century it became the largest manufacturer of graphite and colored pencils. Baron Lothar von Faber, who succeeded in managing the family farm in 1839, was the first to turn pencil into a genuine quality product and to become the world's leading brand. Count ALEXANDER ZU CASTELL - RUDENHUSEN, continued the tradition. Today Faber Castell, named after the marriage between Count Alexander and Lothar Ottilie Von Faber's nephew, is not just the oldest wooden pencil factory, but also the most famous brand in the world of pencils. Faber Castell regards this as a personal challenge to rediscover past products and make them current with a timeless design combined with the use of modern technology. This idea has taken shape in the collection "Graf von Faber-Castell" which combines: The luxury of simplicity, the harmonious combination of fine materials, aesthetic taste and great functionality.