Caran d'Ache Pens: Caran d'Ache, founded in 1924, was a product of Switzerland's long history of watchmaking and jewellery manufacture. Today, it's the epitome of superior quality and recognized expertise. Caran d'Ache is the country's only manufacturer of luxury writing instruments and is a symbol of Swiss technical excellence, precision, reliability and innovation. Each Caran d'Ache pen is created by hand in the Geneva workshops and brings together the traditional expertise of master craftsmen.