Graf Von Faber-Castell was founded in 1761, and from the mid-19th century developed into the major manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, both graphite and colour. Inspired by the writing instruments produced by its ancestors, it was a challenge to rediscover the products of a past age, and to bring them up to date with timeless design and the use of modern technology. This idea took shape as the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection.