Cool as mountain ice, the Caran d’Ache 849 Ball Pen in Alpine Frost Blue belongs to the Alpine Frost special edition, with a shimmering glacier blue finish that evokes frozen Alpine lakes.

Key highlights

• Brand: Caran d’Ache (Switzerland)
• Edition: Alpine Frost, special edition
• Colour: Alpine Frost Blue
• Body: hexagonal aluminium
• Refill: Goliath, black, medium
• Reference: NM0849.225

Frost on the 849

The Alpine Frost Blue 849 has an iridescent glacier blue lacquer with blue pad printing, and the clip and button are varnished glacier blue to match. The ice-crystal patterns on the Alpine Frost Blue 849 catch the light as you turn it, a seasonal twist on Caran d’Ache’s best-known design.

The famous 849 shape

Like every 849, the Alpine Frost Blue 849 has a slim, light, six-sided aluminium barrel that rests comfortably in the hand and stays put on the desk. A push-button mechanism and flexible clip make the Alpine Frost Blue 849 easy to use on the go.

The Goliath refill

The Alpine Frost Blue 849 writes with Caran d’Ache’s Goliath cartridge in black, medium. Goliath refills are known for their long writing life, and the one in the Alpine Frost Blue 849 is swapped in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alpine Frost Blue 849 a limited release?

Yes, the Alpine Frost Blue 849 is part of the Alpine Frost special edition for the festive season.

Which refill fits the Alpine Frost Blue 849?

The Alpine Frost Blue 849 takes any Caran d’Ache Goliath ballpoint cartridge.

Where is the Alpine Frost Blue 849 made?

The Alpine Frost Blue 849 is designed and made in Switzerland.

Caran d’Ache Alpine Frost Blue 849: specifications

• Brand: Caran d’Ache
• Collection: 849
• Edition: Alpine Frost special edition
• Colour: Alpine Frost Blue
• Reference: NM0849.225
• Body: aluminium, hexagonal, lacquered
• Mechanism: push-button
• Refill: Goliath, black, medium
• Length: 128mm
• Diameter: 9mm
• Origin: Switzerland

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