--- title: "Caran d'Ache Ecridor Mechanical Pencil: Brass, 0.7 mm" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/caran-dache-ecridor-mechanical-pencil/" description: "Caran d'Ache Ecridor mechanical pencil explained: platinum-finish brass, 0.7 mm lead, 131 mm, Heritage, Avenue and Damier, US$220.75 to US$265." category: "Pencils" type: "Mechanical pencil" published: 2026-11-03 updated: 2026-11-03 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 4 products: - name: "Caran d'Ache Ecridor Heritage Mechanical Pencil (platinum-coated, Ref. 4.349)" brand: "Caran d'Ache" brand_origin: "Switzerland" made_in: "Switzerland" material: "Hexagonal brass body with platinum-coated finish, platinum-coated push-button and clip" price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Caran d'Ache SA, Geneva" model: "Ecridor Heritage" url: "https://www.carandache.com/us/en/mechanical-pencil-platinum-coated-ecridor-heritage-mechanical-pencil-p-10904.htm" --- # Caran d'Ache Ecridor Mechanical Pencil: Brass, 0.7 mm > The Caran d'Ache Ecridor mechanical pencil is a hexagonal brass pencil in a platinum finish, 131 mm long and 8 mm across, taking 0.7 mm lead with a replaceable eraser under the push-button. Caran d'Ache's US shop listed the Heritage at US$220.75, the Damier at US$223 and the Avenue at US$265. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/caran-dache-ecridor-mechanical-pencil/ - Category: Pencils - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-11-03 - Updated: 2026-11-03 ![Platinum-finish Caran d'Ache Ecridor mechanical pencil with a diamond-engraved hexagonal body](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/caran-dache-ecridor-mechanical-pencil-illustration-16x9.png?v=baa9295e) *The Caran d'Ache Ecridor pencil in platinum finish, drawn in the proportion of its listed 131 by 8 mm.* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Caran d'Ache Ecridor Heritage Mechanical Pencil (platinum-coated, Ref. 4.349) | Caran d'Ache (by Caran d'Ache SA, Geneva) | Switzerland | Switzerland | Hexagonal brass body with platinum-coated finish, platinum-coated push-button and clip | – | $$$$: over $75 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Caran d'Ache Ecridor Heritage Mechanical Pencil (platinum-coated, Ref. 4.349)): Switzerland. The product page lists "Swiss Made" under legal standards; read November 3, 2026. Source: https://www.carandache.com/us/en/mechanical-pencil-platinum-coated-ecridor-heritage-mechanical-pencil-p-10904.htm ## Key takeaways - Caran d'Ache lists the Ecridor pencil at 131 mm long and 8 mm across; the Damier version weighs 27 g. - The body is hexagonal brass with a platinum finish, and the 0.7 mm lead and a replaceable eraser sit under the push-button. - Three engraved versions: Heritage with hexagons (US$220.75), Damier with a checkered guilloche (US$223) and Avenue with a cobblestone guilloche (US$265). - Engraving of a name costs an extra US$20 on each pen, and all pages say Swiss Made. - All three were out of stock on Caran d'Ache's US shop on November 3, 2026. ## What is the Caran d'Ache Ecridor mechanical pencil? **It's the pencil version of Caran d'Ache's hexagonal Ecridor line, in engraved platinum-finish brass.** Caran d'Ache lists it at 131 mm long and 8 mm across. It holds a 0.7 mm graphite lead, with a replaceable eraser positioned under the push-button, and the logo is laser-engraved on the button. The company says the Ecridor ballpoint has existed since 1953. See our [Caran d'Ache history](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/caran-dache-history/) and the [Caran d'Ache 849](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/caran-dache-849/) ballpoint for the maker's cheaper line. ## Caran d'Ache Ecridor pencil specs | Spec | Heritage | Avenue | Damier | |---|---|---|---| | Reference | 4.349 | 4.407 | 4.566 | | Size | 131 mm x 8 mm | 131 mm x 8 mm | 131 mm x 8 mm, 27 g | | Body | Hexagonal brass, platinum-coated | Hexagonal brass, micro-blasted platinum | Brass, platinum finish | | Engraving | Diamond engraving with hexagons | Milled cobblestone guilloche | Checkered guilloche | | Lead | 0.7 mm graphite | 0.7 mm graphite | 0.7 mm HB | | US price, Nov 3, 2026 | US$220.75 | US$265 | US$223 | Weight is given only for the Damier version. ## Which Ecridor finish should you choose? **Pick by the pattern, because the mechanism and size are the same.** Heritage is the plainest, with hexagons that Caran d'Ache calls enduring symbols of its Geneva manufacture. Avenue has a matte micro-blasted finish and a guilloche pattern said to represent both Geneva's cobblestones and the links of a watch strap. Damier has a checkered guilloche; Caran d'Ache says its platinum finish is the one offered in all four writing modes. ## How do you refill and look after it? **Remove the push-button: the lead reservoir and the eraser are underneath.** Caran d'Ache says the Damier is a refillable pencil with an eraser and lead reservoir accessible by removing the push-button, and sells 0.7 mm graphite leads and replacement erasers as refills. The Heritage and Avenue pages say the same about the replaceable eraser positioned under the button. All three versions come in a presentation box: a standard case for Heritage and Damier (the Damier with a removable red sleeve, a warranty and a user guide) and a standard black box for Avenue. Caran d'Ache's site also offers an engraving for an extra US$20 on each pen, and free gift wrap with a personalized message. ## How does it compare with other luxury pencils? **It is mid-priced among the luxury pencils and the only one here with a hexagonal brass body.** Prices are the makers' US listings on November 3, 2026. | | Ecridor | [Tactile Turn Pencil](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tactile-turn-pencil/) | [Montblanc Meisterstück Classique](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/montblanc-meisterstuck-classique-mechanical-pencil/) | |---|---|---|---| | Body | Hexagonal brass, platinum finish | Titanium, copper, bronze or zirconium | Black resin, platinum-coated parts | | Lead | 0.7 mm | 0.5 or 0.7 mm | 0.7 mm | | US price | US$220.75 to US$265 | US$119 | US$560 | ## How much does it cost? **It sits in our $$$$ band (over $75): US$220.75 to US$265 on Caran d'Ache's US shop.** All three were shown as out of stock with "available soon" on November 3, 2026. The cheaper [Caran d'Ache Fixpencil](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/caran-dache-fixpencil/) starts at US$43, and our [CEO writing collection](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ceo-writing-collection/) puts them all side by side. ## Where is the Ecridor pencil made? **Caran d'Ache's US product pages list it as Swiss Made.** ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between Heritage, Avenue and Damier? Only the engraving and price. Heritage has hexagons, Avenue a cobblestone guilloche inspired by Geneva with a matte micro-blasted finish, and Damier a checkered guilloche. All are platinum-finish brass. ### Which lead does it use? A 0.7 mm graphite lead. The Damier page lists HB, and Caran d'Ache sells refill leads of 0.7 mm and replacement erasers. ### Where is the eraser? Under the push-button, per Caran d'Ache. The button also gives access to the lead reservoir. ### Can I have it engraved? Yes. The Heritage, Avenue and Damier pages offer an engraving for an extra US$20 on each pen. ### How heavy is it? The Damier version weighs 27 g per Caran d'Ache. The other pages give no pencil weight. ### Is the Ecridor pencil as old as the Ecridor ballpoint? We don't know. The Avenue page says the Ecridor ballpoint has existed since 1953 but gives no year for the pencil. ### Is the Ecridor made in Switzerland? Caran d'Ache's US pages list Swiss Made for all three. ## Sources - [Caran d'Ache US: Platinum-Coated ECRIDOR HERITAGE Mechanical Pencil (US$220.75, 131 mm x 8 mm, 0.7 mm lead, brass, engraving +US$20, Ref. 4.349; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.carandache.com/us/en/mechanical-pencil-platinum-coated-ecridor-heritage-mechanical-pencil-p-10904.htm) - [Caran d'Ache US: Platinum-Coated ECRIDOR AVENUE Mechanical Pencil (US$265, cobblestone guilloche, Ref. 4.407; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.carandache.com/us/en/mechanical-pencil/platinum-coated-ecridor-avenue-mechanical-pencil-p-11145.htm) - [Caran d'Ache US: Mechanical Pencil ECRIDOR DAMIER Grey Silver (US$223, 27 g, checkered guilloche, Ref. 4.566; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.carandache.com/us/en/mechanical-pencil/mechanical-pencil-ecridor-damier-grey-silver-p-11644.htm) - [Caran d'Ache US: Ecridor category page](https://www.carandache.com/us/en/ecridor-s-1081.htm)