Abstract: A process of producing graphite fiber which includes the generation of the fiber by chemical vapor deposition using an organo metal compound which includes a metal catalyst and the use of a less reactive substance as a substrate to adhere carbon or metal at specific positions on the substrate. And a process of producing graphite fibers by chemical vapor deposition of fine particles of nickel, iron or cobalt as catalyst and use of an organic compound as a source of carbon which includes generating the fibers at a temperature between 650.degree. C. and 800.degree. C.