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Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen
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Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint Pen

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A hexagonal aluminum-bodied ballpoint pen from Swiss maker Caran d'Ache, in production since 1969.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A metal-bodied everyday pen with refills widely available, meant to be carried and used for decades.

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Recommended on reddit as recently as July 2025

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    Caran d'ache 849 ballpoint pen

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