For the longest time, I found myself wishing that Caran d’Ache released matching mechanical pencils in their premium finishes, but apart from the Ecridor Racing series, this wasn’t a possibility. Until now. Caran d’Ache recently announced the release of the 849 “Black Code”, “Gold Bar,” and “Brut Rosé” .7mm mechanical pencils, which complement the existing ballpoints. Personally, the Gold Bar is fast becoming my favorite - surprisingly, perhaps, given my love for all things matte black.
The Gold Bar finish is criminally underappreciated, IMHO.
These Caran d’Ache “Pop Line” mechanical pencils are priced at $42, the same as the ballpoint, and currently available for purchase in the Caran d’Ache section of the T.G.S. Curated Shop. If you’re looking for a matching set, purchasing both automatically qualifies for free shipping, with no coupon code necessary at checkout.
The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of Caran d’Ache and all other brands we carry.
Both the Black Code (shown top) and the Brut Rosé (shown here) are impossible to keep in stock as ballpoints.