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Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Ballpoint Pen

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Quick answer

The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoint is a slim pen with an engraved precious-resin barrel and a solid spring-loaded clip. The maker lists a black large-capacity refill in the international standard size, 132 mm long and 27 g in Sage Green or Rose Blush, and 145 mm and 32 g in the Black Edition.

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Two Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoints drawn to scale: the Black Edition at 145 mm and the Sage Green at 132 mm, both with engraved wave patterns
The Guilloche ballpoint in Black Edition (145 mm) and Sage Green (132 mm) at 1 mm = 6 px; cones, clips and waves are drawn by eye. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Ballpoint Pen Sage Green
Brand
Graf von Faber-Castell
Brand origin
Germany
Made in
Not stated*
Material
Guilloched precious-resin barrel, rhodium-plated metal parts, solid spring-loaded clip (per Graf von Faber-Castell)
Price range
$$$$over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors

Black EditionTitanium PVD-coated metal parts

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Notes on these facts
  • Made by Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany. Country of manufacture not stated: The text of Graf von Faber-Castell's Guilloche ballpoint pages (read October 31, 2026) names no country of manufacture. A close-up photo of the barrel band on its Guilloche fountain pen pages appears to show engraving ending in "IN GERMANY", but we can't read the whole line and didn't see it on the ballpoint photo, so we list the origin as not stated. Source. Price: example listing.
  • Colors: names per Graf von Faber-Castell, checked October 31, 2026. Ballpoint colorways listed on Graf von Faber-Castell's Guilloche series page. The maker's pages also link ballpoints in Champagne Blush, Ciselé Anthracite, Cognac, Electric Pink, India Red, Turquoise and a rhodium-plated version, which we didn't sample. Tints were sampled from the maker's product photos; the Rose Blush tint comes from its fountain pen photo and shows coral waves on a pale pink ground. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
  • How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Graf von Faber-Castell lists the Sage Green and Rose Blush Guilloche ballpoints at 132 mm (5.2 in) long, 9 mm across and 27 g, and the Black Edition at 145 mm (5.7 in), 11 mm and 32 g.
  • It takes a black large-capacity refill in the international standard size, line width B, which the maker calls document-proof.
  • The wave pattern is engraved into the precious-resin barrel line by line, then lacquered and polished by hand, per the maker.
  • A Guilloche rollerball with fast-drying black ink is listed at 131 mm, 12 mm and 28 g in Sage Green and Rose Blush.
  • Cult Pens' US store listed Guilloche ballpoints at US$261.69 and the Sage Green rollerball at US$333.07 on October 31, 2026.

What is the Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche ballpoint?

It is the ballpoint version of the brand’s engraved-resin Guilloche line: a slim barrel with a wave pattern cut into it, metal trim and a solid spring-loaded clip. Graf von Faber-Castell says guilloche, a pattern of fine engraved lines, once decorated precious watches and objects such as the Fabergé eggs, and that the resin barrel is given its pattern line by line before manual lacquering and polishing.

The series also includes the Guilloche fountain pen, with a gold nib. For the brand see our Faber-Castell history.

What are its size, weight and materials?

The maker lists 132 mm and 27 g for the Sage Green and Rose Blush and 145 mm and 32 g for the Black Edition.

Black Edition Sage Green Rose Blush
Length 145 mm (5.7 in) 132 mm (5.2 in) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Diameter 11 mm (0.4 in) 9 mm (0.4 in) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Weight 32 g 27 g 27 g
Metal parts Titanium PVD coating Rhodium-plated 18-carat rose gold coating
Refill Black, large capacity, B Black, large capacity, B Black, large capacity, B

All from Graf von Faber-Castell’s ballpoint pages, read October 31, 2026. The maker doesn’t explain why the Black Edition is longer and thicker.

Guilloche ballpoint Black Edition 145 mm and 32 g, ballpoint Sage Green 132 mm and 27 g and rollerball Sage Green 131 mm and 28 g drawn to scale
Guilloche ballpoints and the Sage Green rollerball at 1 mm = 4.5 px; cones, clips and waves are drawn by eye. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

What refill does it take?

A black large-capacity refill in the international standard size, line width B, which the maker calls document-proof. Graf von Faber-Castell sells its own refills, and its page doesn’t list other brands that fit, so match the length against your old refill. Our best ballpoint pens guide covers other refillable ballpoints.

The maker’s page doesn’t say how the point extends, whether by click or twist, so check before buying if that matters to you.

Is there a Guilloche rollerball?

Yes, with fast-drying black ink and a smooth-running precision point. The Sage Green and Rose Blush rollerballs are 131 mm, 12 mm across and 28 g, and the Black Edition rollerball is 135 mm, 13 mm and 44 g. The Sage Green rollerball is wider than its ballpoint (12 mm against 9 mm) and 1 g heavier. Our best rollerball pens picks show how the format compares.

What colors does it come in?

Black Edition, Sage Green and Rose Blush are the ballpoints we read in full. The maker’s pages also link ballpoints in Champagne Blush, Ciselé Anthracite, Cognac, Electric Pink, India Red and Turquoise, plus a rhodium-plated version. The metal finish follows the color, as the fact card above shows.

How does it compare with a Faber-Castell ballpoint?

It is slimmer and lighter than Faber-Castell’s own e-motion Pure Silver. Cult Pens lists the e-motion Pure Silver at 124 mm, 14 mm and 46 g, against 27 g and 9 mm for the Sage Green Guilloche. Both are premium metal-trimmed pens from the same company; the Guilloche is engraved resin with a clip, the e-motion a twist pen in chrome-plated metal.

What does it cost?

Cult Pens’ US store listed Guilloche ballpoints at US$261.69 and the Sage Green rollerball at US$333.07 on October 31, 2026. Both fall in our $$$$ band, over $75. Graf von Faber-Castell’s own pages showed no price, and its “Rose” rollerball was listed at US$327.12, which the retailer doesn’t explain.

Where is it made?

The maker’s page text doesn’t say. We list the origin as not stated.

Frequently asked questions

What refill does the Guilloche ballpoint use?

The maker lists a black large-capacity refill in the international standard size, line width B, and calls it document-proof. It doesn't give a brand compatibility list, so match the length against your old refill.

Why are the Black Edition and Sage Green different sizes?

The maker's pages list 145 mm, 11 mm and 32 g for the Black Edition and 132 mm, 9 mm and 27 g for the Sage Green and Rose Blush, and don't explain the gap.

Does the Guilloche ballpoint click or twist?

The maker's page doesn't say how the point extends, so we can't tell. Check the maker's page or a retailer's description before buying if it matters.

Does Graf von Faber-Castell make a Guilloche rollerball?

Yes. The maker lists rollerballs with fast-drying black ink: 131 mm, 12 mm and 28 g in Sage Green and Rose Blush, and 135 mm, 13 mm and 44 g in the Black Edition.

Does the Guilloche come in a gift box?

Yes. The maker lists an elegant wooden gift box, described on its series page as slender, chamois-coloured and wood-lined with a magnetic catch.

What is guilloche?

An ornamental pattern of fine engraved lines. The maker says it once decorated precious watches and objects such as the Fabergé eggs.

Where is the Guilloche ballpoint made?

The page text doesn't say, so we list the origin as not stated.

Sources (8)

  1. Graf von Faber-Castell: Ballpoint pen Guilloche Sage Green, item 145327 (132 mm, 9 mm, 27 g, black large-capacity refill, line width B, rhodium-plated; read October 31, 2026)
  2. Graf von Faber-Castell: Ballpoint pen Guilloche Black Edition, item 145268 (145 mm, 11 mm, 32 g, titanium PVD coating; read October 31, 2026)
  3. Graf von Faber-Castell: Ballpoint pen Guilloche Rose Blush, item 145337 (132 mm, 9 mm, 27 g, 18-carat rose gold coating; read October 31, 2026)
  4. Graf von Faber-Castell: Rollerball pen Guilloche Sage Green, item 145326 (131 mm, 12 mm, 28 g, fast-drying black ink; read October 31, 2026)
  5. Graf von Faber-Castell: Rollerball pen Guilloche Black Edition, item 145269 (135 mm, 13 mm, 44 g; read October 31, 2026)
  6. Graf von Faber-Castell: Guilloche series (colorways, engraving and gift box description; read October 31, 2026)
  7. Cult Pens (US store): Graf von Faber-Castell Ballpoint Pen Guilloche Sage Green (US$261.69, October 31, 2026)
  8. Cult Pens (US store): Graf von Faber-Castell Rollerball Pen Guilloche Sage Green (US$333.07, October 31, 2026)

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