Inviting Sir Paul Smith, the English designer celebrated for his flamboyant use of colour, to choose ten new shades for its famous ballpoint pen is another example of the bold creativity that drives Caran d’Ache. The 849 has been one of the company’s cult pens since 1969, admired around the world for its distinctive hexagonal body, its quality of writing and a palette of colours that is constantly growing.

Paul Smith has been a regular user of the 849 for many years and shares with Caran d’Ache a total commitment to excellence and a passion for colour that is firmly anchored in his DNA. His talent for handling different shades and combining tradition with avant-garde design has raised his favourite pen to the status of a fashion icon.

The ten Paul Smith 849 pens display unique, sophisticated colours that echo those seen in his recent fashion collections. In this limited edition, each of them carries the famous Paul Smith signature and is presented in a specially designed, ultra-thin pack decorated with his unmistakeable pattern of coloured stripes.