Caran d'Ache 849 Personalized Ballpoint Pen

Caran d'Ache 849 personalized: the corporate gift that stays on desks for an entire career

There are pens that get lost and pens that get kept. The Caran d'Ache 849 belongs to the second category — and not by chance. Made in Switzerland since 1969, it has crossed more than five decades without dating. Its hexagonal aluminium barrel, lightweight and scratch-resistant, its infinitely refillable Goliath cartridge, and its electrostatically powder-coated colours make it the most durable branded writing instrument on the market. Personalized with your company logo, it becomes the corporate gift that stays visible on the desks of your employees, clients and partners — not for a week, but for years.

Why the Caran d'Ache 849 is the benchmark premium branded pen for corporate gifting

• Swiss Made, handcrafted in Geneva since 1969. The 849 is assembled by hand at the Caran d'Ache manufacture in Geneva. More than 90 artisan trades are involved in its production. This is a century of expertise — not an outsourced industrial operation. Giving a personalized 849 means associating your brand with Swiss excellence in every meeting room it enters.
• Hexagonal aluminium barrel — lightweight and impact-resistant. The hexagonal shape prevents the pen from rolling off a desk and ensures a stable, comfortable grip for extended writing. The aluminium body is lightweight, scratch-resistant, and built to survive the conference room floor without complaint.
• Goliath cartridge — refillable, up to 600 A4 pages. A Goliath cartridge writes up to 600 A4 pages. When it runs out, you replace the cartridge — the pen itself is never thrown away. A pen that lasts 10 years and refills is exponentially more responsible than a disposable plastic pen. And your logo stays visible for 10 years.
• Precise pad printing on the pen body. Personalization is applied by pad printing, delivering a fine, accurate and durable result on the aluminium body. Your logo is reproduced with remarkable chromatic fidelity. A digital proof is validated before any production run.
• Available in a wide range of colours. White, grey, black, red, sapphire blue, green, metallic finishes — the 849 comes in enough shades to align with any corporate brand identity. Additional finishes available on request.
• Smooth ink, immediate writing. The Goliath cartridge delivers consistent, skip-free ink from the very first stroke. Available in blue, black, red or green. A pen that writes perfectly at first use — which matters when handed to a client at a contract signing.

When to give a personalized Caran d'Ache 849 as a corporate gift

• Employee onboarding and welcome gift. A Swiss Made premium pen on day one sends a clear signal: this company pays attention to details. Pair it with the Moleskine Pocket Notebook for a complete, cohesive desk welcome kit.
• Client and strategic partner gift. Understated, iconic, premium — the 849 is the pen that gets noticed without being showy. A client who signs a contract with your branded pen is not a trivial detail.
• Conference, seminar and corporate event gift. Of 200 pens distributed at a conference, 198 are gone within the week. The 849 is the pen that goes back in the delegate's bag and gets used at the office the next morning.
• Premium year-end gift. Giving a timeless object at year-end is choosing longevity over seasonality. A pen that lasts is also a statement about your company's values.
• Sustainable gifting and ESG alignment. Infinitely refillable, recyclable aluminium barrel, Swiss manufacture committed to responsible production. Cadelly is a member of 1% for the Planet.
• VIP and high-value relationship gifts. For a director's retirement, a strategic partnership anniversary or a top performer reward, the 849 can be completed with a gift box and individual laser engraving. Ask us about the options.

Frequently asked questions about the Caran d'Ache 849 personalized pen

What personalization technique is used?
Pad printing is the standard technique — fine, precise result on aluminium. Laser engraving available on request for larger volumes or individual personalization projects.

What is the minimum order quantity?
50 pens. For smaller volumes or individual engraving, contact us.

What logo file is required?
Vector file (AI, EPS, SVG). Digital proof submitted before production. No production without your sign-off.

Can the pen be refilled after personalization?
Yes, unconditionally. The Goliath cartridge is a standard replacement that does not affect the personalization on the pen body.

What is the lead time?
10 to 15 business days after proof approval. Mention your fixed event date from the first quote request.

How does this pen differ from the biodegradable ballpoint pen in the Cadelly catalogue?
The biodegradable ballpoint is positioned on end-of-life material impact. The Caran d'Ache 849 is positioned on longevity, Swiss craftsmanship and brand visibility over time. Two different sustainability approaches depending on your message and budget.

Product specifications

Material: hexagonal aluminium barrel — metal clip and push button
Colour applied by electrostatic powder coating
Cartridge: Goliath refillable — up to 600 A4 pages — standard blue medium ink
Dimensions: 14.8 cm × 1 cm diameter
Weight: 16 g
Personalization: pad printing (company logo)
Country of manufacture: Switzerland (Swiss Made, Geneva)
Minimum order: 50 units
Production lead time: 10 to 15 business days after proof approval
Price: from €12.50 excl. VAT