Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy – Special Edition
The refined elegance of Toile de Jouy meets the iconic design of the Caran d’Ache 849. The renowned Swiss Maison celebrates one of the most fascinating decorative patterns of French heritage with a special edition that combines craftsmanship, design and everyday functionality.
The result is the Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy ballpoint pen, featuring the unmistakable hexagonal aluminium body that has made the 849 an icon of contemporary writing instruments. Lightweight and durable, the body is enhanced with a delicate graphic inspired by the elegant French textiles of the 18th century.
Toile de Jouy: A Timeless Classic
Originating in France in the 18th century, Toile de Jouy is a cotton fabric renowned for its intricate, repeating monochromatic patterns, often depicting pastoral, mythological and historical scenes.
The name comes from Jouy-en-Josas, a town near Versailles where the German-born craftsman and entrepreneur Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf founded the famous Jouy Manufactory in 1760. The manufacture soon became renowned for the quality of its textiles and for its innovative printing techniques.
Oberkampf revolutionised textile production by introducing engraved copper rollers, allowing increasingly complex and detailed patterns to be reproduced through continuous printing. Initially particularly popular among the nobility and upper bourgeoisie, Toile de Jouy gradually became an authentic symbol of French craftsmanship and savoir-faire.
Today, this iconic decorative pattern continues to inspire the worlds of interior design and fashion, confirming its status as a timeless classic.
The Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy Design
The distinctive pattern of the collection was created by artist Suzanne Pinon and reinterpreted for Caran d’Ache with a graphic depicting some of the iconic landmarks of Geneva, the home of the Swiss Maison.
The collection is available in different versions, designed for writing enthusiasts and for anyone looking for an elegant and distinctive design object:
- Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy Bordeaux Ballpoint Pen, featuring a monochrome body.
- Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy Beige/Blue Ballpoint Pen, featuring a beige body decorated with blue printed details.
The Caran d’Ache 849 retains its signature hexagonal aluminium body, combined with a nickel-plated steel clip and push button. This distinctive construction makes the pen lightweight, durable and comfortable for everyday writing, while its unmistakable silhouette has become a hallmark of Caran d’Ache design.
The Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy ballpoint pen is equipped with the renowned Goliath black M refill, designed to provide long-lasting writing performance of up to approximately 600 A4 pages.
The refill is compatible with all Caran d’Ache Goliath refills, making the 849 a practical writing instrument for everyday use.
Its reliable push-button mechanism allows the ballpoint tip to be deployed quickly and easily, while the lightweight aluminium body provides an excellent balance between durability and comfort.
The Caran d’Ache 849 Toile de Jouy is designed for anyone looking for a writing instrument that
