Founded in 1822, Yard-O-Led is one of the oldest writing instrument manufactures in the world. The brand invented the propelling pencil and continues to be the finest maker of pens in Sterling Silver. Yard-O-Led Manufactures by hand with original machines that have been in use for generations. Its factory is located in Birmingham, the former epicentre of world nib-production, which formerly housed 122 pen companies. Now, Yard-O-Led is the only one remaining.