{"id":10196,"date":"2025-09-28T21:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/?p=10196"},"modified":"2025-09-28T21:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:06:22","slug":"the-history-of-koh-i-noor-hardtmuth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/zh\/the-history-of-koh-i-noor-hardtmuth\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"962\">KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH is one of the most iconic <strong>Czech brands<\/strong> and a global symbol of quality stationery. The company was founded in <strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"766\">1790 in Vienna<\/strong> by <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"789\">Josef Hardtmuth<\/strong>, who revolutionized writing by inventing the modern graphite pencil. In 1848, the factory moved to <strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"925\">\u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, Czech Republic<\/strong>, where production continues today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1213\">\u540d\u5b57 <strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"987\">Koh-i-Noor<\/strong> comes from the famous Indian diamond, symbolizing brilliance and perfection. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the company expanded globally, and today, it exports its products to more than <strong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1210\">80 countries worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1259\">Why Koh-i-Noor Pencils Are Special<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1472\">For Czech families, Koh-i-Noor products are more than just stationery \u2013 they are part of everyday school and creative life. Teachers often recommend them for their <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1439\">durability<\/strong> \u548c <strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1469\">high-quality graphite.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10198\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10198\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10198\" src=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth.png\" width=\"696\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth.png 696w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-600x574.png 600w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-439x420.png 439w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-640x612.png 640w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-History-of-Koh-i-Noor-Hardtmuth-681x652.png 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the history of koh i noor hardtmuth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1528\">Key features of Koh-i-Noor pencils and art supplies:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1584\"><strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1560\">Unbreakable graphite core<\/strong> that resists snapping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1617\">Wide range of art supplies<\/strong>, including colored pencils, pastels, and watercolors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1733\">\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1733\"><strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1697\">Triangular crayons<\/strong> designed for children\u2019s easy grip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1811\"><strong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1763\">Eco-friendly production<\/strong>, with a strong focus on sustainable materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1954\">Even professional artists across the world use Koh-i-Noor products, making it a brand that connects <strong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1951\">creativity, tradition, and quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\" \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10199\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10199\" src=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-1024x683.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Koh-i-Noor.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">koh i noor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1993\">Stores in Prague<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2096\">If you\u2019re visiting Prague, you can explore Koh-i-Noor\u2019s legacy at several shops in the city center.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2096\">\n<h3 data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2143\">Ungelt Courtyard \u2013 Near Old Town Square<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2183\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2161\">\u5730\u5740\uff1a<\/strong> T\u00fdn 639\/1, Prague 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2292\">Just a few steps from the <strong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2231\">\u8001\u57ce\u5e7f\u573a<\/strong>, this shop is tucked inside the historic Ungelt Courtyard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2381\">A great stop for families exploring the Old Town \u2013 away from crowded Celetn\u00e1 Street.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2425\">V\u00e1clavsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed (Wenceslas Square)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<li data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2476\">\n<p data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2476\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2443\">\u5730\u5740\uff1a<\/strong> V\u00e1clavsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed 62, Prague 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2586\">Located directly on the famous Wenceslas Square, this store is perfect for picking up creative souvenirs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2619\">\u56fd\u5bb6\u6280\u672f\u535a\u7269\u9986<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2773\">\n<li data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2661\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2637\">\u5730\u5740\uff1a<\/strong> Kosteln\u00ed 42, Prague 7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2773\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2773\">A smaller Koh-i-Noor shop inside the <strong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2722\">museum gift store<\/strong>, great for combining with a family museum visit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2829\">Main Store in \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice (Day Trip Option)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2998\">\n<li data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2879\">\n<p data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2879\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2877\">F. A. Gerstnera 21\/3, \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2998\">\n<p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2998\">If you\u2019re traveling outside of Prague, the company\u2019s main store and historic factory are located in South Bohemia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3003\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3023\">Visiting Tips<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<li data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3141\">\n<p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3141\"><strong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3054\">Souvenirs with purpose:<\/strong> Koh-i-Noor pencils are small, lightweight, and useful \u2013 perfect gifts to bring home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3208\">\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3208\"><strong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3157\">For kids:<\/strong> Look for triangular crayons and watercolor sets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3286\">\n<p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3286\"><strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3226\">For adults:<\/strong> Try professional sketchbooks, art pencils, and fine inks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<p data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3408\"><strong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3304\">Hidden gem:<\/strong> The Ungelt Courtyard location is not only a shop but also part of Prague\u2019s medieval merchant history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3448\"><strong data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3446\">Image Alt Text Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3654\">\n<li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3519\">\n<p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3519\"><code data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3517\">Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth store in Ungelt Courtyard, Prague Old Town<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3590\">\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3590\"><code data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3588\">Colorful Koh-i-Noor pencils displayed in Prague stationery shop<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3654\">\n<p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3654\"><code data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3652\">Historic Ungelt Courtyard with Koh-i-Noor store entrance<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH is one of the most iconic Czech brands and a global symbol of quality stationery. The company was founded in 1790 in Vienna by Josef Hardtmuth, who revolutionized writing by inventing the modern graphite pencil. In 1848, the factory moved to \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, Czech Republic, where production continues today. The name Koh-i-Noor comes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"The History of Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth in Prague Discovery","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth in Prague \u2013 the world\u2019s oldest pencil brand. 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