The name "Pitt" is a pseudonym protected by Faber-Castell. It derives from the Italian word "pittore" (artist). The name is over 100 years old (Faber-Castell first used it in 1907). Pitt Monochrome and Pitt Pastels are the first products with the name…. Pitt artist pen came a long while after.
"Pitt" refers to crayons, pencils and pens in the Art & Graphic range. It is a registered trademark of Faber-Castell.