The blue 849 fountain pen is a contemporary take on a traditional writing instrument. It is Swiss made and features a hexagonal, lightweight yet robust aluminium body with a click in cap,with theCaran d'Ache isotype engraved on the button.

The 849 fountain pen is fitted with a stainless steel nib and compatible with , long cartridge and piston-pump. It comes with one blue ink cartridge, while a standard international may be fitted for bottled ink.