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Caran d'Ache (pronounced "Karandash") is the only maker of writing instruments and art materials in Switzerland.

The Swiss-made ballpoint refills are reputedly the best quality refills on the market. The pens and pencills can be extremely expensive, or as shown in this illustration of the "Office" series, very reasonable. Whatever the price you pay for a Caran d'Ache, you are getting a stylish, clever, strong pen with a smooth action.

In everything they do, the Swiss always go first class.