Caran d'Ache pays tribute to the 849, the legendary ballpoint pen that was introduced in 1969. The '849 Original' is a re-editing of the 849, which integrates a trendy 'industrial design', in its shape, material and look.

A special ageing technique, involving scraping stones against the body of the pen, gives the ballpoint a rough aspect that's perfectly in line with the current retro movement.

The pen fits easily in the hand and is comfortable to hold during long writing sessions thanks to its hexagonal shape; a key characteristic of the brand and the 849 collection in particular. A coat of varnish protects the finish and the pen is housed in a slim metal case.