Appelboom on Tour: Count Charles Alexander von Faber-Castell + Giveaway!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2019
- In this interview with Count Charles Alexander von Faber-Castell we talk about being a count, what values are important for him, about the Graf von Faber-Castell brand, designs, the corporation with Bentley, future plans and we have a giveaway!
0:40 How is it to be a Count?
2:20 What is the purpose of the castle right now?
4:33 What do you admire from your father?
6:13 Was it always your dream to continue the business?
7:40 How do you change the company to the rapidly changing world to stay relevant?
9:16 Faber-Castell is from origin a pencil manufactur, What writing mode do you like to write with?
11:05 What is your favorite color of ink?
12:25 The Pen Check
14:20 Social media question: What is the meaning of the iconic cap tops of Graf von Faber-Castell?
16:25 Can you tell us something about the corporation with Bentley?
19:12 How do you see the future of writing?
21:05 Do you want to share any upcoming new products with us?
23:55 Giveaway
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Love the video. Do not have a Faber-Castell; yet, I will look now! After a few months in Heidelberg (and taking a German language class as a 45-year old at the time), I was a total failure at German. Of course, it took me 9 months of total immersion (6 hours/day; 5 days a week) to get to “bad accent” fluency in Russian. I AM AMAZED AT THE PERFECT ENGLISH OF THE COUNT! AMAZED AND ENVIOUS, as most Americans are, since we are the typical definition of mono-lingual! THANK YOU!
Congratulations, that you’re still family owned business! The “Perfect Pencil” name oblige, but your products deliver. Keep it up!
This is a brand that makes sure that every detail is considered from both a practical and aesthetic perspective. How wonderful to hear thoughts on the brand from the man currently behind it.
I've got the perfect pencil and the snakewood fountain pen and some ink from Graf von Faber-castell and I love their products!! I live near Nürnberg and next week I will visit the castle!
Laurenz mag Kekse enjoy your visit!
It is just mind blowing how quality and luxury but at the same time simplistic the products are... if you have a perfect pencil on your table then you are lucky.
The products are desirable to own but they are also so impressive it’s just eye candy
I used to think of Graf von Faber-Castell as a luxury and design brand which does not appeal to me. But I have tried and bought an Intuition Fountain Pen some years ago, and I'm still amazed about the perfect quality, the love to details (like the spring-loaded clip and the unscrew mechanism), how well it fits into my hand, and how wonderful and smooth the nib writes. Yes, Graf von Faber-Castell is a luxury and design brand, but their products are elaborated and give me the impression that "building a damn good writing instrument" is their first goal and "luxury" or "design" only comes second. (It's a pity that the regular Intuition is not on sale anymore, I like to have a pen which is thicker than the pens from the Classic and Guilloche series.)
Afterwards I bought some Faber-Castell Ambition which I use at my job on a daily basis with great joy. (Their steel nibs are IMHO outstanding, too, and the best ones I know.)
Regarding the Perfect Pencil I'm eager to try it out someday. Since I mainly use my fountain pen (and a pencil only from time-to-time) I never thought about buying an expensive pencil, too, but I would not be suprised if I would make similar experience as with my GvFC Intuition Fountain Pen. And I like the idea of having some kind of Swiss knife bundled with the pen which at first sight just seem to be a regular cap.
P.S.: I'm not able to find a Graf von Faber-Castell channel here on RUclips. I only found a Faber-Castell one which I was already subscribed to. Since subscribing to the Graf von Faber-Castell channel is a requirement to win the give-away it would be nice if you could put the link in the video description. Thanks!
Thank you Count Charles Alexander and Joost Appelboom for making this interview possible. I have been a user of Graf von Faber Castell pens and pencils for some time. I am well aware of their dedication in the making of the best possible writing instrument of quality. I was pleased on how the Count was open to all of your questions and candid in his replies. I was also impressed with the Count’s value of a virtuous life. I am happy to see that the humble often forgotten perfect pencil has received it's well- earned acknowledgement which it deserves. I must admit I do use the Faber Castell pencils but have never tried the perfect pencil. I have never had the opportunity to experience using The Perfect Pencil regretfully. I agreement with the Count as to remembering our heritage and not allow it to be lost to the high speed pace of life. New items becomes old items every 4 months. There is much to admire of a business that has endured and grown over five generations. As for the pens I could write a short story on both the Graf von Faber Castell as well as the Faber Castell line of Fountain pens. They are unique, quality built, using the best materials and they will last a lifetime or two or more. They are reliable pens that will not let you down. The Count spoke about the new Bentley line of pens. I would have enjoyed seeing a few more close up photos of the Bentley pens. What most impressed me about this video was Count Charles who seems to be very easy to speak to. His caring for history and the values and wisdom we seem to lost. Technical advancements which are important as well as past event which would improve our daily Lives. Slow down and smell the roses.
Joost, your questions are very relevant, but also sensitive and respectful to the feelings of the Count you interviewed. Well done and keep it up!
Thank you!
Beautiful! I remember a feature in Architectural Digest about the Count's father and his work on the family's castle and country home. The family's preservation of beauty and tradition both privately and through their brand is exemplary. The Perfect Pencil is an extraordinary piece of craftsmanship and this was a unique opportunity to hear from the Graf himself!
I've always seen Graf fon Faber Castell as a more of a luxury brand, and they show it perfectly with this amazing pencil!
I always felt that the thought put into the product speaks volumes about the brand itself. Take the Perfect Pencil for example, you get an all in one product with a wonderful pencil, replaceable eraser and most importantly, a hidden sharpener in the cap of the pencil itself. Giving you all you need for everyday usage.
The products itself not only performs well and exudes a premium feel whenever one holds it and put the pen/pencil to paper. Whilst also invoking memories of days of yore and allowing us to slow down and appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship that has been put into the product.
This video was great. I also love Graf von Faber-Castell and see it as certificate of quality because they are really good at all the things they do.
Nice interview. Love how GVFC combines the old and the new, and keeping their ow character. Maybe that is the result of being a family business.
GVFC makes the most beautiful pens in my opinion. Tried the perfect pencil and its truly amazing. Thanks to both the gentlemen foe this very nice interview.
Thank you both for this interview, it was really nice to hear the ideas and feelings from the count. The GvFC products had me hooked from the first fountain pen of theirs, it is very true, there is a feeling that such items being with their use. Despite having many of the fountain pens I have only a "standard" Faber-Castell pencil with extender to see how it handles and it convinced me to save for the perfect pencil, I believe the design, feel and its use will leave no doubt in it living up to the name. The black magnum version, lovely. Thank you once again.
Thanks for the on-tour videos!
I just love the Graf von Faber-Castell pencils and pens for their high quality. You can just feel the high degree of craftsmanship that went into making them!
Joost this is a fascinating series. Love the insights and thoughts the Count has mentioned and your interview style is really fantastic.
Peter Hofmann yes it was fun to do!
I've grown up using Faber-Castell pencils and colouring pencils, and still use them nowadays, in addition their fountain pens. The perfect pencil really is the flagship product Graf von Faber-Castell and I'm fascinated by its uniqueness. I'd love to try one!
Loving the quality of the pens. I have an Ondoro in Black and still searching for the all black Tamitio. The pencil looks cool as well. Nice to have one :)
Until this interview I really hadn’t paid much attention to the GvF-C brand but their fountain pens certainly have a unique and noticeable design to them. And the Perfect Pencil seems to be exactly that.
But my very first encounter with this brand was a slide rule I used in secondary school more years ago than I care to think about,
Great brand. The craftsmanship is superb in most of its products. Their Pencils and fountain pens are truly quality products.
Fascinating report. These videos about a company--hearing the owner speak is immensely persuasive. I have used Faber-Castell pencils for a long time: for note-taking, for work. They are the best. The new Perfect Pencil but it looks like a brilliant (and beautiful) design. Using this video as a stimulus I have looked at the fountain pen choices--the Bentley in gray looks great. The standard clips (the Classic, for instance) always look a little corporate to me. So perhaps it is time I put one in my hand. Friends report that they write brilliantly.
The perfect pencil is absolutely stunning! Not something for everyday use, but definitely a beautiful item.
Looking forward to adding the Faber-Castell Bentley edition to my collection. The Faber-Castell Loom is one of my favourite pens. Thanks for an informative and interesting interview with the Count.
Being new to the fountain pen world, I have recently become aware of Graf Von Faber-Castell fountain pens, and I find the they are very finely crafted. I have been thinking about getting one. As for the pencils I've always found that the Faber-Castell pencils are very nice quality and a pleasure to write with. Thanks for your video. It has been nice to hear from the Count about his product and hear his words about his commitment to quality.
Stunning. I never would have expected to see so much said about a pencil. It is beautiful but as someone mentioned, it's well beyond an everyday pencil. Then again, that's true of most luxury fountain pens. Interesting talk.
GvFC has made some gorgeous, and functional designs. Heading about this pencil was a bit of a 'duh' moment - why does no one else have something as clever as this!
Hello! Good evening! I just subscribed to both your channel Appelboom Pennen and the Graf von Faber-Castell channel.
Regarding the questions: 1- (Actually I got to your channel per RUclips recommendation when watching GvFC videos and the ads when looking at GvFB Facebook page ) What I think about the Graf von Faber-Castell brand (my experience is with fountain pens) is that it transmits me the point where the best of human product creativity and elegance crosses with functionality, beautiful and it feels comfortable as well, made to be used everyday, to me that is very important. Like the calligraphy right, it has these elements.
Also I'm interested in what values and teachings are important for traditional families like FB that have maintained good business through centuries, nowadays in a world where we as humanity in many aspects have lost north, it is important to look and ask what is important as humanity, what works, and who has maintained through years and years so we can re-learn the good things. Some traditional families express this through their corporate brand, so it makes look and search more about the history of the brand and etc (through this path is exactly how I got to your channel).
2- Regarding the perfect pencil, what struck me first and find so interesting is the cap, this feels new (although the concept of cap as been part of pens and fountains pens for so long but never for a pencil), and seeing its awesome functions I feel curious because it makes sense to have a cap, it protects the pencil, looks elegant, eraser, sharpener, clip, extender; but to be able to release a cap for a pencil a company has to design it well, to make it look good, and that is what GvFB did. Actually I'm very curious about it and would like to get and use the pencil, experience this creation.
Thank you, have a great day!
Graf Von Faber Castell are products of art and functionality. High craftsmanship, unique designs, unique materials really make the company stand out.
Though I don't have one right now but I look forward to buying the Intuition FP.
Also, many of us were unaware of the fuller line of products. Great stuff!
I spot Wayang, an Indonesian art right behind Mr. Applebom.
It represent wisdom and strenght.
Great! The interviews you are making lately brings me the opportunity to learn about brands that I was not aware exist. With every video, I search your Web Store to see the huge selection of pen brands and accessories you have for sale. Thanks Joost for the time and efforts you make every day to share with us these wonderful products.
Nice interview! Really like the products from Graf von Faber-Castell such as classic line with different wood, especially the Pernambuk and the Snakewood, and of course the perfect pencil, the smell from the pencil wood is just great.
I've always wanted to try out graf von faber castell. The classic series is especially appealing for me! For me, Graf von Faber Castell is a brand that has remained consistent with all of its products. I'm speaking about the aesthetics, and the overall functionality of all of its products. Each product is "classy" in its own sense, and continues the tradition of the company which increases its appeal for me. Of course I can't discount the fantastic performance of all of its products. I will continue to use both their fountain pens and pencils for the rest of my life!
I love the super smooth nibs on the Graf von Faber-Castell Pens. Very few brands can match it. I have never tried the perfect pencil, so I have no comment on that, but it looks lovely! Very interesting interview here.
Great interview..A traditional brand with a large variety of writing Instruments. The nibs are very smooth and the design is unique.
It's a great brand I wish I could afford their higher priced models. I own a loom and it feels and writes amazingly. The pencils are absolutely beautiful.
Great video Joost. Excellent questions.
I love the video, the setting is beautiful, the pencil is elegant. I think Graf Von Faber Castell is an brand known for elegance, even the box of ink cartridges I have is elegant, like a nice jewelry box.
Thanks for that great video i realy enjoyed it.
I have bought a graf von faber castell guiloche pen i just love it, the feeling while writing with it is just incredable.
Great interview. I use the Fabre Castell inks and they are excellent. The perfect pencil is a very interesting product.
The Bentley is on my grail list - meanwhile, I collect the inks because of all the wonderful colors, and for the very elegant ink bottle!
I will always carry a pencil, and have been in lifelong search of a grail pencil (even before I discovered what "grail" meant) - the GvFC Perfect Pencil just might be that grail 😊
Great video, respectable company. Never tried the Perfect Pencil, but would like to do very much.
Beautiful pens. Have the Porsche Design by Faber Castell fountain pen, pencil, the Ambition and a couple of the Loom. Great quality and just hope I can afford more of the higher end pens.
Thank you both very much for this interview! I got aesthetic satisfaction from watching the video. Wonderful writing instruments, real sophistication.
Oleg Kolbasenko congratulations with winning the Perfect Pencil! Sent an email to info@appelboom.com to claim your prize
@@AppelboomPennen Unbelievable! I read the comment many times and still can’t believe this happiness! Thank you very much dear Count Charles Alexander von Faber-Castell, thank you very much dear Joost Appelboom for such an excellent gift - Perfect Pencil!
I hear abouth Faber-Castell when my girlfriend start drawing with their pencils. Company makes really beatifull Fountain pens and I looking forward to have some of this pens in my collection. Pencil is really beautifull, it will be beatiful decoration on my table.
Intuition Platino Wood is my most used pen and for good reason!
I really like this brand-focus videos. My first "nice" fountain pen was the Faber Castell Loom. I fell in love with the design of the cap and the build quality and overall craftsmanship that's gone into making that pen.
A few months ago, I have upgraded to the Faber Castell Ambition and, even though I now have more expensive pens, even a Montblanc, I never get from them the feeling that I get from holding the Ambition. The barrel is so nice to the touch and the cap is my favorite. It feels robust and looks absolutely gorgeous- I definitely see myself getting a Graf von Faber Castell Classic in the future, because it looks like a grown up version of the Ambition but with a nicer nib and even better craftsmanship.
I've also been watching the Graf von Faber Castell video called "Passion and Precision" rather obsessively lately and it always reignites my love for GvFC's designs.
Between the various "ordinary looking" cigar shaped pens out there, GvFC designs are in a league all its own.
I hope you'll continue this series with other companies; or you could do another 10 videos about GvFC, as far as I care. :)
Which ambition nib and finish u have
For years I have used Faber Castell erasers as they truly make the best product on the market. While I don’t use pencils as often as I used to, I plan to buy a Perfect Pencil after seeing this video. Many thanks
@@Cortesevasive I have the simple resin version with an extra fine nib. The nib is too fine for my taste, but I have a Bock 1.1 stub on way that I plan to use with it. That resin feels soooo nice to the touch.
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I really like the look and styling of GVFC pens, and hope to get one someday. I also have really liked the few inks that I have tried from their line. As for the Perfect Pencil, while I am not a usual pencil user, I do think it's a beautiful product and would love to try one.
Faber Castell has the best nibs!!! The B is soooo smooth
, Stone grey is mine favourite ink too ,and I have lots of different inks ,looks somewhat like a pencil , but has a lot of water resistance and even highlighter resistance while still performing perfectly on a fountain pen +shades a lot . The bottle is nice too , feels substancial , its huge with 75ml heavy glass bottle . Its quite expensive , but I would name it great value purchase. Besides a bottle of stone grey and a couple gvfc cartridges for different colours , I don't own anything from the graf von faber castell line . I own lots of polychromos and albrecht duhrer pencils though ,quality is great . Faber castell is a great brand , never had any dissapointment with them .About the perfect pencil , well it looks overengineered to the maximum :D
Omg he has Wayang on the wall?!?
I own Graf von Faber-Castell Sterling Silver Fountain Pen with 18CT Gold Nib and Ballpoint Pen and Calfskin Leather 2 Pen case and numerous inks just bought today, I think they are much better than my Montblancs including the Le Grand which is Resin (plastic) my Caran d'Ache Ivanhoe Varius are good, but only plated in Rhodium not solid Silver and cost £100 more at £1,030 than the Graf von Faber-Castell all precious metals so they are a bargain at £930 Fountain and £595 Ballpoint and beautiful the India Red ink is beautiful on Royal Crown Mill ivory paper.
I will be buying more Graf von Faber-Castell products, much more the quality is superb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️