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title: "Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Propelling Pencil"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-propelling-pencil/"
description: "Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche propelling pencil explained: engraved black resin, rhodium-plated parts, 0.7 mm B lead, 138 mm, 25 g, versus the Classic."
category: "Pencils"
type: "Mechanical pencil"
published: 2026-11-03
updated: 2026-11-03
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 3
products:
  - name: "Graf von Faber-Castell Propelling Pencil Guilloche Black (136530)"
    brand: "Graf von Faber-Castell"
    brand_origin: "Germany"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Guilloched black precious resin barrel, rhodium-plated metal parts, spring-loaded clip"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany"
    model: "136530"
    url: "https://www.graf-von-faber-castell.com/products/PropellingpencilGuillocheBlack/136530"
---

# Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche Propelling Pencil

> The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche propelling pencil is a 138 mm, 25 g pencil with a black precious-resin barrel engraved with a guilloche pattern and rhodium-plated parts. It takes 0.7 mm B lead, has a spare-lead reservoir and a replaceable eraser under the end cap, and comes in a gift box.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-propelling-pencil/
- Category: Pencils
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-11-03
- Updated: 2026-11-03

![Black Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche propelling pencil with an engraved barrel and a long platinum-colored tip](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-propelling-pencil-illustration-16x9.png?v=5ee44c33)

*The Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche pencil in black, drawn in the proportion of its listed 138 by 9 mm.* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/graf-von-faber-castell-guilloche-propelling-pencil-illustration.svg?v=fbe8734d>. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graf von Faber-Castell Propelling Pencil Guilloche Black (136530) | Graf von Faber-Castell (by Faber-Castell AG, Stein, Germany) | Germany | Not stated | Guilloched black precious resin barrel, rhodium-plated metal parts, spring-loaded clip | – | $$$$: over $75 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count) |

- Made in (Graf von Faber-Castell Propelling Pencil Guilloche Black (136530)): Not stated. The product page for the Guilloche Black has no made-in line; read November 3, 2026.

## Key takeaways

- Graf von Faber-Castell lists the Guilloche Black at 138 mm long, 9 mm across and 25 g, in a guilloched precious resin barrel.
- Its Classic platinum-plated version is 140 mm by 9 mm and 40 g, so the Classic is heavier by 15 g.
- Both take break-resistant 0.7 mm lead of hardness B, and have a spare-lead reservoir and a replaceable white eraser under the detachable end cap.
- The maker's pages show no price; Luxe Digital lists the Guilloche Black at US$320, a figure we could not confirm at the maker.
- The Classic line is sold in solid 925 sterling silver, platinum-plated finish or finely fluted ebony, pernambuco, grenadilla or macassar wood.

## What is the Graf von Faber-Castell Guilloche pencil?

**It's a slim luxury propelling pencil with an engraved black resin barrel and rhodium-plated parts.** Graf von Faber-Castell is the luxury line of Faber-Castell; see our [Faber-Castell history](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/faber-castell-history/). It describes the Guilloche barrel as precious resin given a filigree pattern line by line, then lacquered and polished by hand. The pencil has a solid spring-loaded clip, a reservoir for spare leads, a detachable end cap and a replaceable white eraser, and ships in a wood-lined gift box.

## Guilloche and Classic pencil specs

| Spec | Guilloche Black | Classic platinum-plated |
|---|---|---|
| Item number | 136530 | 135532 |
| Barrel | Guilloched black precious resin | Platinum-plated |
| Metal parts | Rhodium-plated | Platinum-plated |
| Length by diameter | 138 mm by 9 mm | 140 mm by 9 mm |
| Weight | 25 g | 40 g |
| Lead | 0.7 mm, hardness B | 0.7 mm, hardness B |
| Gift box | Chamois-colored, wood-lined | Wooden |

## What is the Classic line?

**The Classic line is defined by fluting, a filigree groove structure.** Graf von Faber-Castell says the series is sold in solid 925 sterling silver, in a fully platinum-plated finish, or with a finely fluted barrel in ebony, pernambuco, grenadilla or macassar wood. Our guide to the [Graf von Faber-Castell Classic](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/graf-von-faber-castell-classic/) fountain pen covers the matching pen.


## What comes in the gift box?

**A slender chamois-colored, wood-lined box with dark brown wooden ends and a magnetic catch, which holds the pencil in a linen bag.** Graf von Faber-Castell says this box is intended for the Guilloche series; the Classic platinum-plated pencil ships in a wooden gift box. The Guilloche models come in many color variations and in a rhodium-plated finish, according to the maker's series text.

## Who is the Guilloche pencil for?

**It suits someone who wants a decorative pencil to match a luxury fountain pen.** Luxe Digital's best-for line says "Pairing with a luxury fountain pen, pattern for pattern." The 0.7 mm B lead suits writing more than fine drafting, and a drafting pencil such as the [rOtring 800](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/rotring-800/) is a better fit for work against a ruler.

## How does it compare with other luxury pencils?

**At 25 g it is about as light as the other luxury pencils with a listed weight.** Figures come from the makers' pages; Tactile Turn's 0.9 to 1.0 oz is about 26 to 28 g.

| | Guilloche Black | [Caran d'Ache Ecridor](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/caran-dache-ecridor-mechanical-pencil/) | [Tactile Turn Pencil](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tactile-turn-pencil/) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 138 by 9 mm | 131 by 8 mm | 5.38 in by 0.365 in |
| Weight | 25 g | 27 g (Damier) | 0.9 to 1.4 oz in the spec list |
| Lead | 0.7 mm B | 0.7 mm | 0.5 or 0.7 mm |
| Maker price | Not shown | US$220.75 to US$265 | US$119 |

## How much does it cost?

**Graf von Faber-Castell's own pages show no price; it sits in our $$$$ band (over $75) on Luxe Digital's listing of US$320.** We could not check a maker or retailer price. See our [CEO writing collection](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ceo-writing-collection/).

## Where is it made?

**The product page doesn't say.** Graf von Faber-Castell is part of Faber-Castell, a German company, but we mark this pencil's origin as not stated.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a propelling pencil?

It is the British name for a mechanical pencil: the lead is pushed out as you use the mechanism. Graf von Faber-Castell uses the term for this line.

### What lead does it use?

Break-resistant 0.7 mm lead of hardness B, with a reservoir for spare leads, per Graf von Faber-Castell.

### What is guilloche?

Graf von Faber-Castell describes it as ornamental patterns of fine engraved lines that once adorned precious watches and Fabergé eggs. Its barrel is given the pattern line by line, then lacquered and polished by hand.

### How heavy is it?

The Guilloche Black weighs 25 g and is 138 mm long and 9 mm across. The Classic platinum-plated pencil is 40 g and 140 mm by 9 mm.

### Does it come with a gift box?

Yes. Graf von Faber-Castell says an elegant gift box is included, a chamois-colored wood-lined box with a magnetic catch and a linen bag.

### What does it cost?

Graf von Faber-Castell's own pages show no price. Luxe Digital lists the Guilloche Black at US$320, but we could not confirm it at the maker.

### How does it differ from the Classic?

The Classic has a fluted barrel, here platinum-plated, and is heavier at 40 g. The Guilloche has an engraved resin barrel with rhodium-plated parts and weighs 25 g.

## Sources

- [Graf von Faber-Castell: Propelling pencil Guilloche Black, 136530 (138 mm x 9 mm, 25 g, 0.7 mm B lead; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.graf-von-faber-castell.com/products/PropellingpencilGuillocheBlack/136530)
- [Graf von Faber-Castell: Propelling pencil Classic platinum-plated, 135532 (140 mm x 9 mm, 40 g; Classic line materials; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.graf-von-faber-castell.com/products/PropellingpencilClassicplatinumplated/135532)
- [Luxe Digital: The Best Mechanical Pencils (updated September 24, 2026; US$320 for the Guilloche Black)](https://luxe.digital/lifestyle/style/best-mechanical-pencils/)