The history of the Caran d’Ache FixPencil starts in 1929 when it was invented by an engineer in Geneva. It was launched on the market one year later by Caran d’Ache and became a global success.



The FixPencil was the world’s first mechanical pencil, entirely metallic and fitted with a clutch mechanism.

This mechanical pencil by Caran d'Ache is executed in the well-known 849 model, with a thickness of 3 millimeters. A sharpener is incorporated in the cap of the mechanical pencil.

This mechanical pencil by Caran d'Ache is your best writing companion.

Its iconic hexagonal body and push mechanism make the pen efficient and effortless to use. The inside mechanism contains additional 7mm pencil leads made of high quality to last longterm. 

This mechanical pencil by Caran d'Ache is your best writing companion.

Its iconic hexagonal body and push mechanism make the pen efficient and effortless to use. The inside mechanism contains additional 7mm pencil leads made of high quality to last longterm.