Grateful Giveaways Graduation #5: Faber-Castell Products

by iGoBOGO | Apr 11, 2011 | Featured | 210 comments

About:

What does it say about a company that has been in business since 1761? That’s right, 250 years ago Faber-Castell was founded in Germany as a pencil manufacturer. Today, Faber-Castell is a world renowned for its art supplies and fine writing instruments. Faber-Castell stands behind the quality of their work by guaranteeing the mechanics of your writing instrument for life.

Whether the graduate in your life will be continuing their education or entering the workforce, Faber-Castell makes a a writing implement to fit every style making the perfect gift. Check out all the design choices at Faber-Castell.com

Review:

I have been a huge fan of Faber-Castell for a while now.Â My kids love art & drawing so I have purchased many of their art products in the past.Â They have very affordable art supplies!Â My kids love their products, but this time I got to try something for myself.Â I was so excited to receive some fancy schmancy pens for myself.Â I will be the first to admit that they are a true luxury for me!Â My favorite is the LOOM Rollerball pen!Â The one I received is a cute, funky pink color and writes soooo smoothly!Â Any graduate would be tickled to receive one of these!

One lucky reader will win 2 Faber-Castell pens with a value of more than $100!!

Entry is simple! You just need to answer the question below by leaving a comment on this site! You can even gain up to 3 bonus entries for doing each additional item listed (just make sure that you leave one entry for each one â€” up to a total of 4 comments). As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.

EACH of the 12 participating blogs has their own prizes to give away so make sure to enter on each blog for the best chances to win! Use this spreadsheet to keep track of your entries!

REQUIRED ENTRY:

Leave a comment telling me what type of pen you like best……ball point, fountain, roller ball, medium point, fine point, or does it matter etc…..?

BONUS ENTRIES:

1. Follow iGoBOGO via my daily email newsletter or RSS Feed (leave a comment letting me know that you do â€¦ if you are already a subscriber â€¦ you get a second entry as well!)

2. Follow iGoBOGO on Facebook or Twitter. (leave a comment letting me know that you do â€¦ if you are already a follower on Facebook or Twitter â€¦ you get a third entry as well!)

3. Follow Faber-Castell on Facebook

This giveaway will remain open until 11:59 p.m. EST, Friday, April the 15th, 2011. Any comments left after this cut-off will not be counted. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified via email within 48 hours after the close of the contest.

This giveaway is part of the Grateful Giveaways Event being hosted by myself and 11 other bloggers. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. You have plenty of time to get to all of them, since the contest will be open for five full days.

As one final reminder, you will want to check out the terms of the giveaway by visiting the Grateful Giveaways Facebook page. Just click on the TERMS tab at the top of the page. (Note that by entering this contest, you agree that you have read the terms and are eligible to enter this contest).

Disclosure: I received the same gift package that the winner will be receiving to facilitate my review. I did not receive any compensation to write this post. The opinions are all mine!

210 Comments

Kim on April 11, 2011 at 11:09 am

I like the Black Mother of Pearl Rollerball Pen.
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Megan on April 11, 2011 at 11:14 am

I like fine point roller balls.
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SarahJ on April 11, 2011 at 11:16 am

It really doesn’t matter, they all seem great!
Jessica P. on April 11, 2011 at 11:17 am

I like the Slate Grey GRIP pen!
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I like the medium point rollerball pens
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Will on April 11, 2011 at 11:25 am

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Fatma Gulen on April 11, 2011 at 11:35 am

I like rollerball pen, thanks.
Lisa Mahler on April 11, 2011 at 11:39 am

I have to say it doesn’t matter; they all look great to write with.
kathryn on April 11, 2011 at 11:42 am

i like rollerball pens!
Angela on April 11, 2011 at 11:48 am

I like fine or extra fine roller ball pens!
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Amanda F on April 11, 2011 at 11:56 am

I love uni-ball pens!
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Carmen Holcombe on April 11, 2011 at 12:23 pm

I love the way the rollerball writes.
val on April 11, 2011 at 1:08 pm

I love ballpoint pens in black
Jackie Parkins on April 11, 2011 at 1:14 pm

I prefer fine point roller balls.
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Onalee K. on April 11, 2011 at 1:38 pm

I really love all types of pens, but am particularly fond of fine point roller ball pens.
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I like a fine point pen
andrea on April 11, 2011 at 2:55 pm

I like ball point.
Sara Marie on April 11, 2011 at 3:33 pm

It really doesn’t matter to much to me. Some are definatly nicer than others, but don’t want a pen to wright to smooth for the check book:)
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kelly schirado on April 11, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Black Mother of Pearl Rollerball Pen
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traci s on April 11, 2011 at 3:44 pm

its never really mattered to me , usually just grab the cheapest pack there
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I like Med. Pt. Pens
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Carole Spring on April 11, 2011 at 9:32 pm

I prefer a medium-point, black-ink, ball-point pen.
Shannon V on April 11, 2011 at 10:31 pm

I prefer fine point.
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Sarah B. on April 11, 2011 at 10:39 pm

I don’t really have a preference but I love writing in all different colors!
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Amy E. on April 12, 2011 at 1:48 am

I like a good medium ball point pen!
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Trung Nguyen on April 12, 2011 at 6:37 am

I love to win Black Leather Fold-over Pen Case
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Wendi on April 12, 2011 at 7:19 am

I like a pen that feels good while I am holding it, the point doesnâ€™t matter if I like how it feels.
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Jessica Hayes on April 12, 2011 at 7:23 am

I prefer fine tip pens in black.
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Mindi on April 12, 2011 at 9:08 am

I like roller ball the best!
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Jennifer on April 12, 2011 at 9:35 am

I love roller ball pens!
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Sharon H on April 12, 2011 at 6:20 pm

I can never find a pen in my house so any will do
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Sarah O on April 12, 2011 at 9:35 pm

I like ball point pens that are large!
caryn d on April 12, 2011 at 10:50 pm

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Lynn on April 13, 2011 at 4:07 am

I like roller ball pens!
LoriN on April 13, 2011 at 7:46 am

I like fine point pens.
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jamie kelsey on April 13, 2011 at 8:45 am

i really like the gel type pens
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Angie on April 13, 2011 at 9:31 am

As long as the pen works, it doesnt matter what kind!
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Eva on April 13, 2011 at 10:34 am

I prefer ball point pens
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Tori Whiting on April 13, 2011 at 10:55 am

Love fountain pens!!
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Reba C on April 13, 2011 at 10:58 am

As long as a pen writes, I don’t care what kind it is. 🙂
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Kellie on April 13, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I am a fine point person all the way
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Jen on April 13, 2011 at 2:00 pm

I like fine point or rolling ball… depending on what I’m doing.
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evelyn goettner on April 13, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Roller ball pens are my favorite. I find that I write neater with them.

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Kris I. on April 13, 2011 at 6:04 pm

I like roller ball pens!
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lynn on April 13, 2011 at 8:14 pm

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i like the ball point pens the best
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Michelle on April 13, 2011 at 11:15 pm

I tend to use fine point pens.
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phoenix jones on April 13, 2011 at 11:51 pm

I like the roller ball pens
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jeanie olds on April 14, 2011 at 9:24 am

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Cayman on April 14, 2011 at 9:54 am

I like a medium point pen
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Andrea Watts on April 14, 2011 at 12:47 pm

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Jessica T. on April 14, 2011 at 3:34 pm

I like medium point, blue ink pens.
kristin mcclain on April 14, 2011 at 4:05 pm

I like the LOOM Metallic Violet Rollerball pens.
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I like medium ball points.
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I like a roller ball pen.
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Karen on April 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm

I like black medium point.
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Christy W on April 15, 2011 at 8:50 am

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I love rollerball pens best.
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Jen B. on April 15, 2011 at 11:13 am

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Stephanie Wade on April 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm

It really depends on what I’m writing and what mood I’m in. lol Ball point with a very fine point is one of my all time favorites, and one I keep going back to though.
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Jon on April 15, 2011 at 11:24 pm

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