Caran D'Ache Fixpencil: Where do you buy them?
I live in the Boston area. I want to buy one (1) Caran D’Ache Fixpencil 2mm leadholder.
Not hard, right?
The only place I can find them is from an online store in Switzerland.
Help?
Tags: Caran D’Ache, Fixpencil, leadholder, 2mm, Fixpencil 2
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I bought 2 at Pearl Paint in NYC 5 or 6 years ago. Unfortunately, I’ve lost the pointers (end caps) from both. I went by Pearl this morning, and a salesperson told me they no longer carry them. Still, you might want to call the store in Boston to see if they have any old stock. I think I’ll check the one in NJ this weekend. Worst case scenario, I found this St. Paul MN online store that sells them for $15.00 which should be a reasonible price even with shipping.
http://www.wetpaintart.com/ecommcaran2.asp
MEinNYC
April 12 2007 at 16:11
P.S. If you see any shops that sell parts let me know. I’d really like to replace those two pointers.
MEinNYC
April 12 2007 at 16:13
I bought 2 at Pearl Paint in NYC 5 or 6 years ago. Unfortunately, I’ve lost the pointers (end caps) from both. I went by Pearl this morning, and a salesperson told me they no longer carry them. Still, you might want to call the store in Boston to see if they have any old stock. I think I’ll check the one in NJ this weekend. Worst case scenario, I found this St. Paul MN online store that sells them for $15.00 which should be a reasonible price even with shipping.http://www.wetpaintart.com/ecommcaran2.asp
MEinNYC
April 12 2007 at 16:11
I have founf an adress at
http://www.ipenstore.com/servlet/the-3041/Caran-d%27Ache-%2377-160/Detail
Good luck. The longer version suites me very well, especially holding it under the hand.
ExpoJoes
January 12 2011 at 11:11
P.S. If you see any shops that sell parts let me know. I’d really like to replace those two pointers.
MEinNYC
April 12 2007 at 16:13
Hi,
Regarding the Caran d’Ache Fixpencil with 2 mm lead:
The best price seems to be at swissmade.com, especially if you order several in order to defray postage cost. Cost per pen $10.30 US, plus shipping.
Also, “inoshishi” sells fixpencils on EBay. The one most recently auctioned went for about $20 US plus shipping.
If you google “fixpencil” you’ll find a place that sells them at ten for $170 US + shipping.
Suggestion: Buy only the black ones because the matte finish makes for a good grip. Also, the Fixpencil 22 is better than the Fixpencil 77 in this regard. I have several of both, but use the 22′s th most.
Dr. Swiss
May 24 2007 at 19:51
Hi,Regarding the Caran d’Ache Fixpencil with 2 mm lead:The best price seems to be at swissmade.com, especially if you order several in order to defray postage cost. Cost per pen $10.30 US, plus shipping.Also, “inoshishi” sells fixpencils on EBay. The one most recently auctioned went for about $20 US plus shipping.If you google “fixpencil” you’ll find a place that sells them at ten for $170 US + shipping.Suggestion: Buy only the black ones because the matte finish makes for a good grip. Also, the Fixpencil 22 is better than the Fixpencil 77 in this regard. I have several of both, but use the 22′s th most.
Dr. Swiss
May 24 2007 at 19:51
Recently got some Fixpencil 2 mm and 3 mm lead holders from Wet Paint Art (only place I was able to find that carried the 3mm and even the 4 mm size Fixpencils of the Caran D’ache Museum line in the USA). They recently revamped their website, so the above link no longer works. Happy pencil hunting!
http://www.wetpaintart.com/thumbnail.asp?cid=122
Neocaledonian
May 29 2007 at 20:25
Recently got some Fixpencil 2 mm and 3 mm lead holders from Wet Paint Art (only place I was able to find that carried the 3mm and even the 4 mm size Fixpencils of the Caran D’ache Museum line in the USA). They recently revamped their website, so the above link no longer works. Happy pencil hunting!
http://www.wetpaintart.com/thumbnail.asp?cid=122
Neocaledonian
May 29 2007 at 20:25
You can get 3mm leads at Laguna Art Supply 949 494 8867
noel
November 9 2007 at 18:01
You can get 3mm leads at Laguna Art Supply 949 494 8867
noel
November 9 2007 at 18:01
Caran d’Ache Fixpencil with Sharpener – 2mm
Dave
May 17 2008 at 22:51
they have a Online store https://www.montgomerypens.com/product_d
Dave
May 17 2008 at 22:52
Caran d’Ache Fixpencil with Sharpener – 2mm
Dave
May 17 2008 at 22:51
they have a Online store https://www.montgomerypens.com/product_d
Dave
May 17 2008 at 22:52
Lee Valley Tools carry the 3mm Fix pencil and parts.
iamuarme
June 12 2009 at 18:40
Lee Valley Tools carry the 3mm Fix pencil and parts.
iamuarme
June 13 2009 at 00:40