Trip to Prague, Koh-I-Noor shop hunt

I had been to Prague and of course, I had to go hunting for Koh-I-Noor shops. 

As beautiful as Prague is, the weather was not the best, not even close. Around 1 - 3 degrees Celsius with constant rain. I wondered on the streets but because of the weather, and the limited time available, I only got to visit 2 of the shops. One of the shops I have been to the previous time I have been in Prague (link).

What I really like is Koh-I-Noor knows how to promote themselves and associate the stationary brand to Czech and to Prague. Going to a Koh-I-Noor shop in Prague is just like visiting a landmark, a church, a bridge. They are landmarks of Prague.

  The first Koh-I-Noor shop was in the old center. I don't think it is a Koh-I-Noor franchise shop as the shop was a mix of pencils and souvenirs. Also, it was kind of a tourist trap as everything inside seamed overprice to me. On Google maps you will find this shop under the name Koh-I-Noor Pencils.

 

The second shop was the one I have visited previously. A very large shop dedicated exclusively to the Koh-I-Noor products (Koh-I-Noor Hardmuth as). It is located in the vicinity of Prague Castle. This shop had a smaller selection of clutch and mechanical pencils and it was more oriented to the artists out there. But I still managed to find some very interesting products at good prices.

I really like the decor Koh-I-Noor uses in the shops. It has a feeling of traditional, classy and very friendly. Also, they address a very wide range of customers. From kids to artists or just to the average person.