Quality Branded Pencils

Caran d'Ache is a company named after the pseudonym of a French cartoonist, which, appropriately, is Russian for pencil. Caran d'Ache is Switzerland's only manufacturers of luxury writing instruments and are as well know for their artist's materials as their luxury limited edition ranges.As you would expect these Swiss made products are of the highest quality.

Founded in Germany in1922 Diplomat have been producing quality writing instruments ever since. The range is typified by its simple, elegant lines and its solid, German, construction.

Cross is one of the best selling high-end pencil brands in the US and their products are used by everyone from students to lawyers. Browse our selection of Cross pencils here.

A family run business since 1761 Faber-Castel have the unique claim of being the oldest manufacturer of graphite pencils in the world. Faber-Castell produce a large range of both mechanical and wooden pencils for the artist and the writer.

The 'uber' brand of Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell form the luxury arm of the company producing some fine mechanical and wooden pencils of exquisite quality. The range includes their Perfect Pencil intended to be the ultimate wooden pencil as well as limited edition mechanical pencils for the connoisseur.

Kaweco is a German manufacturer of pens, pencils, highlighters and other writing tools. Highlights of their popular range of pencils includes many with their trademark hexagonal barrels, the highly functional diary-sized liliput range as well as a fine selection of clutch penicls with 5.6mm graphite leads.

Perhaps one of the best know names in German stationery, Lamy produce some superb quality mechanical pencils at very competitive prices. Renown for their quality all Lamy products are made in their own state-of-the-art factory in Heidelberg.

Hand-assembled in France, Parker pencils are crafted from the finest materials and feature a high-quality finish and packaging. The high-quality lead is very durable and assists with a smooth writing experience. The ergonomic grip sections fit comfortably in the hand for long periods of time.

Pelikan is a global brand of fountain pens and stationary supplies in Germany. Their range of pencils are of a high quality, and available in a variety of styles and colours.

Porsche Design was established by Ferdinand Porsche in 1975. Ferdinand, a member of the sports car dynasty and designer of the eponymous Porsche 911, turned his attention to other products including writing instruments.

With a distinct masculine leaning Porcshe Design products are modern and striking in their appearance, their mechanical pencils are no exception.

Sailor is a brand of Japanese stationery that produces a wide variety of high-quality writing instruments and accessories. This includes mechanical pencils, which have their own section here on our site.

Possibly the most famous of all American stationery brands, Sheaffer produce a collection of mechanical pencils to match the pens in their range. Generally more traditional in appearance, all Sheaffer products now carry the 'White Dot' originally affixed by their founder Walt Sheaffer only after they passed his exacting quality control.

Staedtler is a company based in Germany who specialise in the production of office and stationery products. Their high-quality selection of pencils are manufactured in a wide variety of styles ranging from the classic wooden pencil to the stylish metal-cased pencil.

Established in Japan during 1913, Tombow produce some excellent artists pencils as well as some beautifully designed mechanical pencils including some with truly avant-garde aesthetics.

Made in Japan with a build-quality you would expect from a company obsessed with detail, quality and design.