There are many things to love about the recently released Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerballs, but one of my favorites was the new matte grey finish, which Caran d’Ache has dubbed “Anthracite Grey”. Apparently it’s been so successful that they have decided to release the 849 Classic Ballpoint in this same finish. Available now in the T.G.S. Curated Shop, priced at $20 (the same as the rest of the 849 ballpoints, so no premium for the new finish)!

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