So what do you get when you combine Karl Lagerfeld’s modern and innovative spirit with Faber-Castell’s reputation in crafting fine art and graphic products? The limited edition Karlbox ...

However, with such pastimes as doodling and colouring being touted as stressbusters to escape the daily grind and the relentless lure of smartphones, German pencil-maker Faber-Castell is thriving ...

Staedtler and Faber-Castell are both part of the Mittelstand, the backbone of German industry, made up of thousands of small and medium-sized companies. Privately-owned, many are still family ...