Caran d'Ache was established in Geneva in 1924 and is Switzerland's only pen and pencil maker, located close to the French border just outside Geneva. Their origins hail from founder Arnold Schweitzer's purchase of the Ecridor Pencil Factory in 1915. They are today known for their stationery and luxury goods, including wallets and cufflinks.

The Caran d'Ache Frosty Ballpoint Refill is suitable for the discontinued Caran d'Ache Frosty ballpoint. It is a medium width refill and comes in blue or black.