The history of the Caran d’Ache Fixpencil begins in 1929, when an engineer in Geneva invented this unique clutch pencil as a hedge against potential wartime disruption of the woodcase pencil supply. After launching a year later, the Fixpencil became a global success. The Caran d’Ache Fixpencil was the world’s first modern mechanical pencil, and is now available in the “Black Code” Special Edition Finish.

Available in 2mm diameter lead size, with a clutch mechanism, a sharpener included inside the button, and the same comfortable hexagonal body as the Caran d’Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen.

Made in Switzerland

The Caran d’Ache Fixpencil comes with one full-length 2mm lead included. Refills are sold separately in packs of three and 12, and can be ordered here.