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Quick answer
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.
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The silver Grip 2011 ballpoint at Galaxus's 145 × 15 mm; part positions are drawn by eye.
Plastic barrel with a soft grip zone and a metal clip (Faber-Castell; Cult Pens)
Released
July 2010*
Price range
$$$5–20 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Silver
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Notes on these facts
Made by Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany. Country of manufacture 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. Price: example listing. Released: Galaxus gives a release date of 29 July 2010 for the silver 144111.
Colors: names per Faber-Castell: Grip 2011 ballpoint pen, XB, silver (matching products list the black matt version), checked October 27, 2026. 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. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
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 and the 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 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.
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 is steel and the uni Jetstream RT a low-viscosity click pen.
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.
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.
