Koh-I-Noor is a Czech company established in 1790, known for high-quality art supplies, stationery, and office products like pencils, pens, and pastels. The brand is a major global producer and distributor with a reputation for innovation, including the invention of the 8B-10H grading system for pencil lead softness and the production of the first graphite leads combining graphite and clay in 1802. Koh-I-Noor’s product range includes many items besides pencils, such as easels, and their “wine red” art collection packaging helps identify their professional-grade products.