Welcome to CHARALS at 171 Robson Street

At long last, 171 Robson Street - the brand new second CHARALS location - is officially open!

The spectacular new store is once again designed by John Mason who, over twenty-eight years ago, designed the original CHARALS store at the Sinclair Centre. 171 Robson Street is about the same size as the Sinclair Centre location, but features some marvelous new additions. 

Montblanc has always been a great partner of CHARALS and with the new store they have made a further commitment to excellence by putting in a magnificent in-store installment. The entire piece was custom built in Germany and shipped to Vancouver specifically for the brand new CHARALS store.

Graf von Faber-Castell has been a mainstay of CHARALS since it's inception in 1993 and has also decided to strengthen their relationship with CHARALS by putting in a custom installment. Along with a brand new Faber-Castell cabinet, Faber-Castell is very well represented within the new store.

Everywhere you look you'll find immaculate finishes, high quality materials, and ingenious design concepts that will make the new CHARALS store at 171 Robson Street one of Vancouver's gems for years to come.

Come by and visit us Monday through Saturdays, or call 604.974.9497. You can also discover us online at www.charals.com.

The First Graf von Faber-Castell Writing Boutique in BC at CHARALS, 171 Robson Street

On Wednesday February 18th, 2015, famed German maker of the finest quality writing instruments - Graf von Faber-Castell - officially unveiled their first Writing Boutique in Canada at CHARALS, 171 Robson Street. The event was a private and intimate affair that also saw appearances by Managing Director of Faber-Castell - Rolf Schifferens, Area Manager of Faber-Castell North America - Karin Seidl, and President of LSF Group Of Companies - Michael Pons. Distinguished guests and close friends of CHARALS were also in attendance. 

The feature attraction of the event was the introduction of the 2015 Pen Of The Year and the Precious Perfect Pencil. Four incredible pieces were featured: the Limited Edition Pen of the Year 2015 fountain pen in Gold (limited to 150 pieces worldwide) at retail Cdn $9,950, the Limited Edition Pen of the Year 2015 rollerball in Platinum (limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide) at retail Cdn $4,500, the Limited Edition Pen Of The Year 2015 fountain men in Platinum (limited to  150 pieces worldwide) at retail Cdn $5,020, and the Precious Perfect Pencil with White Gold and Diamond Cap at retail Cdn $10,000.  

Clockwise from top left: Limited Edition Pen Of The Year rollerball in Platinum, Limited Edition Pen Of The Year fountain pen in Gold, Limited Edition Pen Of The Year fountain pen in Platinum, Precious Perfect Pencil.

Left to right: Area Manager of Faber-Castell North America - Karen Seidl, Managing Director of Faber-Castell - Rolf Schifferens, Al Charania of CHARALS, and President of LSF Group Of Companies - Michael Pons

Renowed pen blogger Glenn Marcus was on-hand to try out the highly exclusive Pen Of The Year.

The Faber-Castell executives agree - the event went very well, and CHARALS at 171 Robson Street is a beautiful new store!

Happy Chinese New Year: Year Of The Goat

The Sheep (Goat) is a Yin energy, a symbol of Peace, Harmonious co-existence and Tranquility. 

The Sheep is the symbol of the Arts. It relates to passive and nurturing times. It will help the healing process with regard to past events caused by individuals who have little respect for the human race or life itself. It will be a year of banding together in faith and in belief that good will prevail and win out over the forces that refuse to comply to a peaceful way of life. For those who trust in goodness, happiness and success will follow.

The aura of the 2015 Sheep (Goat) year will gradually radiate its way to all. The most turbulent times will be during the period of the Dragon, which is from the Vernal Equinox on March 20th till April 20th, and especially the period of the Ox where a grave threat will again raise its ugly head. This will be from the Day of the Winter Solstice on the 22nd of December till the 20th of January 2016. But for the moment, allow the calming balms of the Sheep’s vibrations to flow through you, and through you, to touch every heart you meet.

2015 is a year to use mental abilities over brute force. For those who wish to be aggressive, expect to be out-maneuvered by strategy and common sense.

Celebrate the Year Of The Goat and the fortune it will bring with the purchase of an incredible item from CHARALS. You can find the items below and more at our Sinclair Centre location, our brand new location at 171 Robson Street, or online at www.charals.com.  

Introducing the CHARALS Gift Card

Introducing the CHARALS Gift Card: the most unique and extraordinary gift you can give! The CHARALS Gift Card is meant to make the gifting process as easy and versatile as possible.  The card can be purchased for any denomination and does not expire; giving both the gifter and giftee maximum flexibility. The CHARALS Gift Card is now available in-store only at CHARALS in the Sinclair Centre, and soon at 171 Robson Street.