--- title: "Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Ballpoint: Triangular Dotted Pen" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/faber-castell-grip-2011-ballpoint/" description: "Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint explained: triangular barrel, color-matched grip dots, push button, large-capacity refill, size, colors, US price and origin." category: "Pens" type: "Ballpoint pen" published: 2026-10-27 updated: 2026-10-27 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 9 products: - name: "Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (144111)" brand: "Faber-Castell" brand_origin: "Germany" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Plastic barrel with a soft grip zone and a metal clip (Faber-Castell; Cult Pens)" released: "2010-07" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany" model: "Grip 2011" mpn: "144111" url: "https://www.faber-castell.com/products/Grip2011ballpointpenXBsilver/144111" --- # Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Ballpoint: Triangular Dotted Pen > The Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint is a push-button pen with a triangular barrel and a soft grip zone of raised dots that match the barrel color. Galaxus lists the silver one (144111) at 145 mm (5.7 in) long, 15 mm across and 10 g. It takes Faber-Castell's large-capacity refills. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/faber-castell-grip-2011-ballpoint/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-27 - Updated: 2026-10-27 ![Faber-Castell Grip 2011 silver ballpoint drawn to scale, 145 mm long, with a close-up of its grip dots](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/faber-castell-grip-2011-ballpoint-16x9.png) *The silver Grip 2011 ballpoint at Galaxus's 145 × 15 mm; part positions are drawn by eye.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (144111) | Faber-Castell (by Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany) | Germany | Not stated | Plastic barrel with a soft grip zone and a metal clip (Faber-Castell; Cult Pens) | 2010-07 | $$: $5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (144111)): Not stated. Faber-Castell's product page for the silver Grip 2011 ballpoint names no country of origin, and the retailer listings we read don't either. ### Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (144111) colors - Body colors (2 standard, 0 special edition): Silver; Black matt (Matt). - Per Faber-Castell: Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (matching products list the black matt version) (https://www.faber-castell.com/products/Grip2011ballpointpenXBsilver/144111), checked 2026-10-27. Faber-Castell lists silver (144111) and black matt (144187) on its global site; Cult Pens sells Matt Black. The Online Pen Company's US site lists Black, Blue and Silver (as seen in search results). Tints are representative. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Faber-Castell lists the silver Grip 2011 ballpoint (144111) with an XB blue refill, a push-button mechanism, a metal clip and a triangular barrel with a soft grip zone. - Galaxus lists it at 145 × 15 × 15 mm and 10 g; it gives 0.70 mm for the line width where its sister site Digitec gives 0.60 mm. - The refill is Faber-Castell's large-capacity ballpoint: XB blue is 148746 and XB black 148747, with M, B and F also sold. - Cult Pens' US-dollar store listed the Matt Black version at US$14.81 on October 27, 2026. - Faber-Castell's pages don't say where it is made. ## What is the Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint? **It is a push-button ballpoint with a triangular barrel and a soft grip zone of raised dots in the barrel color.** Faber-Castell says the shape and balanced weight give hours of tireless writing, and that the push-button mechanism makes it safe for pockets. It is the ballpoint of the Grip range that also includes the [Grip 2001 pencil](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/faber-castell-grip-2001/) and the [Grip 2010 fountain pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/faber-castell-grip-2010-fountain-pen/). Faber-Castell also calls the ink document-proof. ## Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | Faber-Castell, Stein, Germany | | Model | Grip 2011 ballpoint, XB, silver = 144111 | | Shape | Triangular barrel, soft grip zone with raised dots | | Mechanism | Push button; metal pocket clip | | Size | 145 × 15 × 15 mm (5.7 in), per Galaxus | | Weight | 10 g, per Galaxus | | Refill | Large-capacity ballpoint; XB blue supplied (Faber-Castell) | | Line width | XB; Galaxus lists 0.70 mm, Digitec 0.60 mm | | Released | July 2010 (Galaxus) | | EAN (black matt) | 4005401441878 (Cult Pens) | | Made in | Not stated | Faber-Castell's pages give no dimensions, so size and weight are a retailer's; we read them in search results because the page blocked our reader. ## What refill does the Grip 2011 ballpoint take? **Faber-Castell's large-capacity ballpoint refill, shipped in XB blue.** Faber-Castell lists it in F, M, B and XB, black or blue: M black is 148740, M blue 148741, B black 148742, B blue 148743, XB blue 148746 and XB black 148747. Cult Pens says Parker-style refills fit; our [pen refills explainer](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/pen-refills-explained/) shows how to check. ## How do the grip dots work? **They sit in a soft grip zone near the tip, where your fingers rest.** Faber-Castell says the zone gives a secure, non-slip hold, and that the dots match the shaft in color. The same raised-dot idea is on the Grip 2001 pencil, which Faber-Castell calls patented. Together with the triangular barrel, the dots give your fingers a fixed place. We think that suits long writing sessions, but we haven't tested it. ## Is there a pencil to match? **Yes: the Grip 2011 mechanical pencil, 0.7 mm, in silver (131211).** Faber-Castell lists an extra-long twist-out eraser, break-resistant 0.7 mm lead and a PVC-free eraser, and says refills and spare erasers are available. For a Faber-Castell drafting pencil, see the [TK-Fine Vario L](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/faber-castell-tk-fine-vario-l/). ## What colors does the Grip 2011 ballpoint come in? **Silver and black matt on Faber-Castell's global site.** Cult Pens sells Matt Black, and The Online Pen Company's US site lists Black, Blue and Silver. The dots match the barrel in each. ## How does the Grip 2011 ballpoint compare with other ballpoints? **It is a triangular, grippy plastic pen; the [Parker Jotter](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/parker-jotter/) is steel and the [uni Jetstream RT](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-ball-jetstream-rt/) a low-viscosity click pen.** | Pen | Shape | Length | Weight | Band | |---|---|---|---|---| | Grip 2011 ballpoint | Triangular, dotted grip | 145 mm | 10 g | $$ | | Parker Jotter | Steel barrel | 128 mm | 15 g | $$$ | | uni Jetstream RT | Round click pen | 141.4 mm | 13.8 g | $ | | [LAMY safari JETSTREAM inside](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lamy-safari-jetstream-inside/) | Molded grip | 138 mm | 14 g | $$$ | The Grip 2011 is the lightest and the longest of the four on paper; we haven't tested how they feel. ## Where is the Grip 2011 ballpoint made? **Faber-Castell doesn't say.** The product pages name no country, and neither did the retailers we read. The company's story is in our [Faber-Castell history](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/faber-castell-history/). ## How much does the Grip 2011 ballpoint cost? **It is in our $$ band, $5 to $20 per pen.** Cult Pens' US-dollar store listed the Matt Black at US$14.81 on October 27, 2026. The matching 0.7 mm mechanical pencil was US$10 at Vanness, reduced from US$16, the same day. ## Frequently asked questions ### What refill does the Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint use? Faber-Castell's large-capacity ballpoint refill. Its page for the pen lists M, B, F and XB in black or blue, such as XB blue 148746, XB black 148747 and M black 148740. ### Can you use a Parker refill in the Grip 2011 ballpoint? Cult Pens says Parker-style refills are compatible, in a wide range of ink colors and tip sizes. Faber-Castell publishes no compatibility list, so check against your old refill. ### How big is the Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint? Galaxus lists the silver 144111 at 145 × 15 × 15 mm (5.7 in long) and 10 g. Faber-Castell publishes no dimensions. ### Is the Grip 2011 ballpoint triangular? Yes. Faber-Castell says the ergonomic triangular shape and balanced weight let you write for hours without tiring, with a soft grip zone for a non-slip hold. ### What is the difference between the Grip 2010 and the Grip 2011 ballpoint? Faber-Castell pitches the Grip 2010 at younger users with trendy color pairings, and its Grip 2011 page says the dots match the barrel in classic colors. We found no spec-sheet difference in size. ### Which colors can you buy the Grip 2011 ballpoint in? Silver (144111) and black matt (144187) on Faber-Castell's global site; Cult Pens sells Matt Black, and The Online Pen Company's US site lists Black, Blue and Silver. There are also fountain pens and pencils in other colors. ### Is there a Grip 2011 mechanical pencil to match? Yes. Faber-Castell sells a Grip 2011 0.7 mm mechanical pencil (131211) with an extra-long twist-out eraser. Vanness listed it at US$10, reduced from US$16, on October 27, 2026. ### How much does the Faber-Castell Grip 2011 ballpoint cost in the US? Cult Pens' US-dollar store listed the Matt Black at US$14.81 on October 27, 2026. That falls in our $$ band, $5 to $20 per pen. ## Sources - [Faber-Castell: Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (144111; triangular, soft grip zone, push button, large-capacity refill, document-proof)](https://www.faber-castell.com/products/Grip2011ballpointpenXBsilver/144111) - [Faber-Castell: Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, black matt (144187)](https://www.faber-castell.com/products/Grip2011ballpointpenXBblackmatt/144187) - [Faber-Castell: Grip 2011 mechanical pencil, 0.7 mm, silver (131211)](https://www.faber-castell.com/products/Grip2011mechanicalpencil07mmsilver/131211) - [Faber-Castell: ballpoint pen refill, large-capacity refill XB, blue (148746)](https://www.faber-castell.com/products/BallpointpenrefillXBbluelargecapacityrefill/148746) - [Cult Pens (US store): Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Ballpoint Pen (Matt Black, US$ price, EAN 4005401441878, XB blue refill, Parker-style refills)](https://cultpens.com/en-us/products/faber-castell-grip-2011-ballpoint-pen) - [Galaxus: Faber-Castell Grip 2011, silver, 144111 (145 x 15 x 15 mm, 10 g, July 2010; read in search results, the page blocked our reader)](https://galaxus.ch/en/s12/product/faber-castell-grip-2011-silver-1-x-pens-5608019) - [Digitec: Faber-Castell Grip 2011 (same item, 0.60 mm line width; read in search results, the page blocked our reader)](https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/faber-castell-grip-2011-pens-5608019) - [The Online Pen Company (US site): Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Ballpoint Pen (Black, Blue, Silver; refillable with an international refill)](https://theonlinepencompany.com/us/faber-castell-grip-2011-ballpoint-pen) - [Vanness 1938: Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Silver Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm (US$10, reduced from US$16)](https://vanness1938.com/products/copy-of-grip-2011-silver-mechanical-pencil)