Quirky and original, the 849 ballpoint pen is a design object that has stood the test of time. It bears the Caran d'Ache values and trademark with cheerful panache. Playful, creative, exuberant and now classic, our ballpoint pen has found its place: it's by your side. We invite lovers of fine writing instruments to discover the features and quality of the legendary 849 ballpoint.

Timeless design and satisfying comfort

With its hexagonal aluminium barrel, a flexible clip and a metal push button, the 849 has become instantly recognisable: a true emblem of the House of Caran d'Ache. Shaped by both industrial design and ergonomics, the 849 ballpoint promises a comfortable writing experience. Its sturdiness makes it a reliable everyday companion, while the stainless-steel tip of its replaceable ink cartridge glides faultlessly over paper.
The iconic barrel of the 849 is also available as a fountain pen and a rollerball. In addition, we offer a refillable 849 mechanical pencil, which is available individually, in sets of 10, or in a kit (mechanical pencil + ballpoint pen).

A range of colours and limited editions

Whether black, pink, gold, red, two-tone or Claim Your Style, the iconic 849 ballpoint pen is available in a wide range of colours. Discover designs dear to Caran d'Ache, including interpretations of the hues and fashions in vogue on the international runway.
Whether metallic or fluorescent, the luminous, pure colours that coat the instrument's body give off either a classic or a pop-art identity. Caran d'Ache also gives renowned designers and artists free rein to create limited editions of the 849 ballpoint.

Endless writing with replaceable coloured ink cartridges

The 849 will last a lifetime. Reflecting Caran d'Ache's value of sustainability, the 849 ballpoint is refillable. Its timeless design is complemented by the exceptional performance of its replaceable ink. Each Goliath ink refill yields up to 600 A4 pages of writing.
To provide a personalised writing experience, we have made our Goliath ink refills in several ballpoint sizes (broad, medium, fine) and colours from the most classic to the most original. Black, blue, red, green, purple, turquoise ... choose the ink that suits your mood. Goliath refills are easy to find on our website and in your favourite stationery store.

Made entirely in Switzerland

The 849 series is designed and manufactured in the Caran d'Ache workshops, with the greatest care and in accordance with the quality requirements of the Swiss Made label. Fully customisable, the 849 can be transformed with the colours or graphics that meet the communication needs of the companies and institutions that order them. Its innovative metal case can also be personalised in our workshop.

Customise your 849 ballpoint with Caran d'Ache + Me

The 849 ballpoint pen is also fully customisable thanks to our Caran d'Ache + Me collection. Clip, barrel, button, engraving and ink: choose the colour and finish of each element. Up to 5,300 combinations are possible.