Ella - Beautiful Creations

250 years of quality.

Production in 19th century

The company was founded in 1761, and from the mid-19th century developed into the major manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, both graphite and colour.

Baron Lothar von Faber turned the humble pencil into the world‘s first brand-name writing implement.

Baron Lothar von Faber

Factory in 19th century

A new name.

Faber coat of arms

The company was founded in 1761, and from the mid-19th century developed into the major manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, both graphite and colour.

Baron Lothar von Faber turned the humble pencil into the world‘s first brand-name writing implement.

Count and Countess von Faber-Castell

Castell coat of arms

How ideas take shape

The company was founded in 1761, and from the mid-19th century developed into the major manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, both graphite and colour.

Baron Lothar von Faber turned the humble pencil into the world‘s first brand-name writing implement.

ANTON-WOLFGANG GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL