Eberhard Faber

Eberhard Faber was one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of Pencils. The company was founded by Eberhard Faber in 1861. The company produced many writing instruments, including Copying, Indelible, and Woodcase graphite pencils. It also produced erasers, and other drawing/writing accesories.

Order of Pencil Evolution

 * Eberhard Faber
 * Faber Castell
 * Sanford
 * PaperMate

Timeline
Here is a brief timeline of the History of Staedtler:
 * 1861 Eberhard Faber opens a Pencil Factory in New York City
 * 1988 Eberhard Faber is bought by Faber Castell
 * 1994 Eberhard Faber is sold to Sanford Corp.