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Writing and drawing supplies not only for the office

The vast majority of our products are purely Czech products. Our production plant is located in Dačice in South Bohemia. Only a few items (e.g. crayons, rulers, compasses, glue) come from Asia, which we use to supplement our assortment.

How old is Centropen?

We have been producing since 1940, when a workshop for the production of fountain pens was founded. So more than 80 years. Learn more in our History.

Do you produce environmentally friendly products?

Because we care about the future, we have upgraded our best-selling products 2846, 8566 and 8576, which now contain more than 50% recycled (waste) plastic. The scope of this change is far greater than the introduction of a separate ecological product line, which most of our competitors approach.

Are you actively reducing your CO² production?

Every responsible company is aware that its activity has its positive or negative effects. Because we actively work to reduce our burden on nature, every year we invest considerable resources to reduce our CO² burden.

Which stationery is best for a first grader?

Centropen is a pioneer of products with the so-called ERGO grip, which guarantees the correct holding of writing instruments. It is already almost 30 years ago since we created a grip that corresponds to the right parameters, which we consulted with experts in the field. The TORNADO product, which was the first of its kind, is also equipped with massage points that stimulate tactile receptors and thus reduce fatigue when typing. In addition, with the TORNADO COOL product, this tuned grip is made of a softened material that increases the comfort of writing. However, ERGO holding is not only intended for children. Most products for office use already have a pinch (ERGO) grip.

Are there also products for children under 3?

For the smallest customers from 1 year, our BABY MARKERS 8660 are specially certified. The lenticular solid tip does not fray and is lowered for maximum safety. The inks are hand-washable and washable at 40 °C. All of this is topped off with a special plastic, which, thanks to its properties, is also intended for children under 3 years old.

I would like to buy markers for drawing for the child. Daughter is 4 years old. That's why I'm worried about whether the markers can be washed off the furniture or washed off the clothes.

All our children's markers are filled with inks that can be easily wiped off non-porous surfaces. You can easily wash them at 40°C. For children around the age of four, we recommend our EASY MARKERS 2580, for example, which have a wider tip, excellent washability and hand washability. They are the winner of independent tests of markers for children.

Are Centropen brand products safe for health?

Yes. All our products intended for children and at risk of coming into contact with the skin or food, or being put in the mouth, are tested to strict European standards that guarantee health safety. Such products are marked with the CE symbol.

AIRPENS blow markers, how do they work?

These are special markers that do not transfer the ink from the tip to the paper by touching it, but by blowing on it. In this way, an inimitable drawing effect is created, which every child from 4 years of age will love. The fun will then be extended by special templates or different types of inks. More at foucaci-fixy.cz

Is Centropen only a domestic brand or do you also export to the world?

Centropen is one of the largest brands in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in its field. Still, it generates most of its sales abroad. It actively exports to all continents except Antarctica, so you can buy Centropen products in, for example, Japan, Qatar or the Republic of South Africa.

My son found an alcohol marker in the apartment yesterday and used it to damage the furniture. Is there any way to get rid of the marks?

It always depends on the finish of the furniture. Try rubbing alcohol along with a soft cloth for removal. We recommend first testing how the furniture will react to alcohol in a less visible place. It also depends on which marker the furniture was inscribed with. The ink in some permanent markers is not light-fast, so the drawings may fade over time, but this depends on the surface of the furniture.

I know your permanent markers can only be erased with alcohol, are they also suitable for drawing on textiles?

You are right that our permanent markers can really only be washed with alcohol, but they are not suitable for textiles. For such purposes, we produce a special marker 2739 Textil marker, which can be washed up to 60 °C. With the same properties, we also offer AIRPENS blow markers, which enable the creation of very interesting images.

What is permanent ink?

Ink whose trace sticks to the surface and cannot be easily wiped off mechanically or with water. It can be removed from non-porous surfaces using organic solvents (ethanol, acetone, gasoline, etc.). It doesn't have to be lightfast ink. This is one of the most commonly used inks.

What is lightfast ink?

Ink that does not change its shade (does not fade) in daylight for at least 1 year.