Flying Tiger Copenhagen coloured pencils

These coloured pencils are a popular stationery item from Flying Tiger Copenhagen, a Danish variety store chain known for its quirky and affordable products. The packaging features the brand's signature minimalist design, with the product name written in Danish ('farveblyanter') and English.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen was founded by Lennart Lajboschitz in 1995. While the brand is quintessentially Danish in its origin and design philosophy, the majority of its merchandise, including stationery items like these pencils, is manufactured in China to maintain competitive pricing. The brand has grown from a single market stall in Copenhagen to a global retail presence.

The company is currently owned by the investment firm Trebbi, which acquired the parent company, Zebra A/S. This ownership has allowed the brand to continue its international expansion while focusing on sustainable packaging initiatives, as seen with the recycled cardboard tube shown in the image.