We all have our favorite writing instruments, be it an heirloom fountain pen or even a number 2 pencil. You’ll probably just stuff the latter in drawers or leave them strewn on your desk, but the pen that has been with you for years is something you’ll probably want to show off while keeping it within easy reach. Pen stands exist for that exact purpose, but some of them try to compete with the pen for attention. They have extravagant and luxurious designs that defeat the intention of putting your favorite pen on a pedestal. That’s the trap that this tiny pen stand tries to avoid by practically removing all non-essential features that prevent you from showing off your trusty writing partner.
What stand could be simpler than an upright cylinder with a whole in the middle that’s just enough to fit a single pen? After all, a pen stand’s purpose is to hold the writing tool for easy access while showing it off when not in use. Anything else is just excess and waste that burdens the product both visually and functionally. That’s the kind of minimalist design that this small and simple stand embraces, but that doesn’t mean it’s a plain and boring desk accessory. In fact, it is ironically one of the most beautiful pen stands around, especially if you favor minimalist designs.
Your eyes will be immediately drawn to the stand’s diminutive size. At only 52.5mm (around 2 inches) tall, it has just enough space to hold a small portion of the pen, leaving the majority of the barrel unobstructed and free for everyone to behold. Despite its small size, however, the stand is able to, well, stand without tipping over due to the weight of the pen. In fact, the stand itself tilts a little bit to one side, an intentional design that makes it easier to pull out the pen quickly when you need to jot something down.
The trick to the Centroid Stand’s unbelievable feat is in its construction, which also accounts for its two-tone color finish. The top half of the stand is made from polished aluminum which gives it a stylish luster, while the lower half is made from heavier copper that shifts the center of gravity lower, making it more stable regardless of its tilt or the weight of the pen that it holds. These two dissimilar materials, joined together using a friction welding process, give the stand a rather distinct flavor, one that is both playful and elegant at the same time. Copper also develops a unique patina over time, adding to the stand’s character as it grows old with you.
Showcase your Everlasting All-Metal Pencil with the ultimate stand.
Beautiful in its simplicity and ingenious in its functionality, this ultra-minimalist pen stand offers a perfect view of the writing instrument that it holds. Due to its minimalist design, it is the perfect complement to equally minimalist pen designs, such as the Everlasting All-Metal Pencil that will last as long as this unconventional stand. It is a glowing example of how simple designs, when done right, can exude a kind of beauty that gently draws your eyes without distracting from the attention that your favorite pen or pencil rightfully deserves.
While I’m basically a digital person, I turn analog when it comes to my journaling habit. This means I have a lot of tools like notebooks, stickers, washi tapes, and other ephemera to help me journal. But probably my most important “weapons” are my pens. As someone who likes colorful things, I collect different colored (both ink and the pen’s actual color) pens that I can use when I write in my various journals. So whenever I see a new kind of pen, whether it’s the design or the features, I pay attention.
Designer: Seung-Wan Nam
This concept for a pen called Bloomstick is based on the idea that writing down your dreams is an important part in making them come true. So the pen can metaphorically help your dreams to “bloom like flowers” when you write them down on paper using it. The tagline of the product is “click to bloom your dream”. It is basically a pen with a silicone-covered button that when you press it opens to a flower-like shape and turns it into a blooming instrument.
The product renders show different colors available for the pens like green, blue, and pink. The flower part of the pen is white while the “bud” part seems to be of a different color that matches the main, silicone part of the pen. When closed, it looks like just any ordinary pen and you’ll still be able to use it of course but it’s without its blooming design. There doesn’t seem to be any other function that it can do aside from write and look pretty.
As someone who collects pens and who likes flowery, pretty things, this is something I’d probably buy if I see it in a stationery store. Now if it can actually make my handwriting look nicer or make my dreams come true, I’d order it as soon as it hits the market.
The pen is mightier than the sword, and that aphorism remains true even in this highly digital age. In fact, there has been a renaissance of interest and even passion for handwritten notes, giving birth to a myriad of paper-based productivity systems and beautiful notebooks, as seen on YouTube. Unfortunately, it’s also hard to deny the advantages and conveniences of digital notes, particularly in terms of organization and searching. Fortunately, there is no longer any need to choose between the two when you can have the best of both worlds thanks to this innovative AI-powered ballpoint pen that turns your handwritten scribbles into digital notes, whether you’re writing on craft paper or on the back of an envelope.
There is a certain appeal to the age-old art of writing things by hand, not to mention the cognitive and psychological benefits that the practice brings. Unfortunately, it’s also no longer possible to ignore the drawbacks of paper notes, especially ones that get lost or are hard to decipher months or even just weeks later. There are quite a few products trying to bridge the gap between analog and digital, but these often require the use of special paper that doesn’t feel like paper, special pens that may be discontinued in the unforeseen future, or both.
The Nuwa Pen is a revolutionary solution that approaches the problem from a different angle. You can use your favorite stationery or grab any piece of paper within reach, and standard D1 ballpoint refills are never going away. Instead, the Nuwa Pen employs an innovative TRIDENT imaging system to see what you’re writing and harnesses the power of AI to digitize those ink marks that can be saved to a digital file. The result is complete freedom to write what you want on whatever kind of paper you want, confident that you’ll be able to easily search through them as if you had typed the notes directly.
Searchable Notes: Keep track of your notes
Text Conversion: Exact copy of your notes
Augmented Notes: Stay connected
This AI-powered Ballpoint Pen, however, does more than just digitize your handwritten notes. Although the pen itself has 2Gb of built-in memory, you can also send your notes to the Nuwa Pen App for unlimited cloud storage. And with the Nuwa Pen+ subscription, you’ll be able to convert your scribbles into searchable text and, soon, connect those notes with over a hundred apps, including Google Calendar, Todoist, emails, and more. With its built-in battery, you can write non-stop for 2 hours before needing to charge the Nuwa Pen in just 15 minutes. The included charging case lets you do that five more times, giving you nearly unlimited freedom to put your thoughts on paper and, in the long run, on the cloud.
Starting at $234, not only do you get the well-designed ballpoint pen and its charging case, you also get a one-year Nuwa Pen+ subscription. With the AI-powered Nuwa Pen, you no longer have to choose between the joys of writing and the conveniences of digital notes. Write on your favorite paper, digitize your notes, and sync with the cloud to let your thoughts and ideas take you to new heights and new worlds.
We’ve seen dozens, if not hundreds, of designs for pens so far, but these are not the only writing instruments you will have on your desk or inside your drawers. Although some might balk at the idea of leaving permanent marks on a book, highlighting text in documents or notes isn’t an uncommon practice to help zero in on important points. Compared to pens, highlighters don’t get as much attention or love, which almost suggests that there’s no room for improvement or creativity with their design. That’s not the case, of course, but it might require a little more outside-the-box thinking to get something that’s interesting and useful at the same time. Fortunately, there are designers that have taken up that challenge, and this fun-looking highlighter definitely checks those boxes and might even have the potential to be a sustainable design as well.
Designer: Wonjun Jo
Different countries have different train systems, some arguably better than others. Countries in East Asia, like South Korea and Japan, are known for color-coded lines that easily tell where a particular train is going, at least once you’ve memorized which color is assigned to which line. There’s an analogy there in how we also assign different meanings to different colors when we highlight books or notes, with similar colors forming a distinct line of thought or topic. It’s no coincidence, then, that this highlighter design gets its inspiration from Korea’s subway trains, but the way it implements this inspiration goes far beyond just color.
For one, the highlighter is shaped like a train, with the first or front car serving as the cap. A rectangular block like this might be the most ergonomic shape for a pen, but a highlighter can get away with it because you don’t use it for long periods of time. Unlike a real-world train that travels along a single colored line only, the highlighter has removable segments of different colors designed as individual train carts or carriages. And just like a real train, these pieces can be separated and rearranged as needed.
What this means is that you don’t need to have a different highlighter for a different color and only need to move the appropriate card to the front. The design doesn’t explicitly mention it, but there seems to be room to refill the “carts” or even replace the tips. In other words, you’ll only need one highlighter and one highlighter only, making the design more sustainable than regular highlighters, especially single-use highlighters.
The train inspiration can be seen even in the packaging, which mimics design cues from train maps and transit cards. LINE definitely gives this oft-ignored tool a refreshing and enjoyable design, highlighting how there can be plenty of opportunities to improve its experience.
Just because life can be complicated doesn’t mean your tools have to be. Sure we all want products with plenty of features, but many of those only give rise to more problems and add stress to our already burdened minds. That also presumes that simple things can’t be powerful when reality can sometimes be the exact opposite. These products, for example, embody the Japanese philosophy of minimalism to deliver the exact features that you need for a task without getting in the way. As it turns out, they also make for the perfect gift ideas for anyone who is in need of simple, beautiful, and meaningful solutions to life’s complexities, whether for others or even for yourself.
1. Levitating Pen 3.0
Nothing grabs the attention and sparks the imagination better than something that seems to defy the very laws of physics and reality, like this gravity-defying pen. Designed like a space rocket suspended in mid-air, this levitating pen uses not magic but the science of magnets to keep the pen afloat in the middle of a stand that is reminiscent of a space station. And, of course, it’s also a finely crafted writing tool that feels great in your hand and lets the ink flow effortlessly on paper. Let your creativity fly and launch your productivity to the next level with this mind-blowing piece of science on your desk.
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2. Frame CD Player
Ever wished your old audio CD collection could have a little pizzazz when you play them? Why not make their album art pop up like on today’s music apps? This beautiful minimalist CD player also doubles as a photo frame so that you can insert a CD’s jacket cover while you play your favorite tunes. As a portable wireless player, you can bring it with you anywhere or even hang it on a wall to have an eye-catching decor whether you’re playing something or not. Give your beloved CDs a modern touch and enjoy both the audio as well as the visual experience as they were meant to be: together.
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3. Bookish Bookmark
Keeping a book open on the page you’re reading should be a simple thing, but the laws of physics and the very design of books seem to thwart our intentions. Rather than resorting to awkward or even potentially damaging solutions, why not give this unique bookmark a go instead. Shaped like a book, this book on a book bookmark helps keep any book open, whatever the size, without forcing it flat and damaging the binding. And because of its transparent acrylic material, you can keep on reading even while your hands are busy with something else. Perfect for reading cookbooks in the kitchen or having a sip of coffee while continuing to read that page-turning novel.
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4. Effortless Standing Letter Cutter
Some letters bring excitement, while others bring dread. Either way, opening these sealed envelopes often involves some stressful nudging or wasteful cutting. This simple yet innovative letter cutter, however, involves nothing more than sliding one edge of the envelope across the gap. This creates a precise incision that yields the letter’s contents and doesn’t leave any strips of paper you’d have to chase after. Easily opened to replace dull blades, this fine metal block also serves as a distinguished paperweight on your desk. Opening letters has never been easier.
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5. Rockstar Guitar Scissors
Inspiration strikes when you least expect it, so you might as well coax it your way with a tool that is designed to make you feel like an art virtuoso. Summon the muse of papercraft with scissors designed like the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar and shred through paper, vinyl, or tape like a rockstar. Made by craftsmen well versed in the art of making swords and cutlery, these shears aren’t just for show, but they do make for a head-turning desk decor when standing off to the side, ready for the next time your creativity needs a little push with the rhythmic melody of these snipping blades in action.
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6. Playful Palm Grater
Nobody said graters need to be uninspired sheets of metal that look so far removed from the pretty dish they’re garnishing. Thankfully, this palm-sized grater throws convention out the window to turn grating cheese, ginger, or what have you into a more gratifying experience. It easily fits on your palm for a more stable hold without dirtying your hand, and its unique paper-like form makes it a welcome presence on any dining table. No more waiting for a chef or host to add the garnish you want in the amount that you want, especially not with a cute kitchen tool that makes grating feel almost like a game.
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7. Key Holder Wakka
Never forget where your keys are ever again with a key holder that rewards you in a subtle yet addictive way every time you return it to its base. Whenever the key ring makes contact or leaves its wooden base, you get a crisp and satisfying tapping sound that will make you want to hear it again and again, encouraging you to return your keys where they belong. A strong neodymium magnet makes sure those keys don’t fall off and disappear on you. It also makes for an attractive wall decor thanks to its combination of fine wood and sharp metal materials. Create a calming and habit-forming ritual that will give you peace of mind knowing that your keys are always where they should be with this elegant acoustic key holder.
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8. Japanese Drawing Pad
Even in the age of computers and smartphones, nothing still beats the immediacy and simplicity of putting pen to paper. The act of writing by hand can be a calming exercise, but choosing the right paper or notebook can be stress-inducing. So why not just settle for a good ol’ pad of paper, especially one made from high-quality Japanese paper. Whether you’re scribbling notes or sketching ideas, this plain offers endless possibilities without the constraints of lines, grids, or other markings that dictate where you need to write. Let your mind wander to discover new ideas and your next big thing with this clean and durable Japanese paper pad.
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9. Door Chime Tori
Start your workday on a happy note and greet your guests with a smile with this charming door chime. Shaped like a cute little bird with tails that sing with the wind, the Tori door chime creates a lively atmosphere whether you’re leaving or going inside. The bird’s die-cast zinc body brings a durable yet handsome decoration for your door, while the aluminum tail “feathers” produce tranquil notes like a bird singing for joy. What better way to step out into the world for work or come back home after a hard day’s work than with a sweet, gentle tune to warm the heart.
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10. Portrait Paper Holder
Just like beautiful butterflies, our thoughts and ideas can be ephemeral and short-lived, not unless you write them down as soon as they come. Scrambling for pen and paper, however, thwarts those efforts, so this minimalist paper holder keeps both within easy reach. Designed to hold hundreds of sheets of A4 paper for easy free-form note-taking, this desk tool makes it easy to grab a piece, write on it, and maybe put it back for reviewing later. Its size and adjustable angle also make it ideal for holding reading materials so that you can read them at a glance. Its simple form also doesn’t get in the way of putting your thoughts on paper, removing any hurdle that would keep you from leading a productive and efficient life.
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You don’t need complex mechanisms to elevate the ballpoint, as this innovative pen beautifully demonstrates.
It has almost been 85 years since the first ballpoint pen was revealed to the public and patented by inventor Lazlo Biro. Since then, the writing tool has become a staple of everyday life, making writing more accessible and more common. Unfortunately, the proliferation of cheap ballpoint pens has also made both the act and the tool more mundane, taking for granted one of the key accomplishments of human civilization. Every now and then, a new pen appears that reminds us of the unique experience of writing, and the Lazlo is one such instrument that brings back those feelings with a pen whose simplicity and beauty belie the ingenuity inside and the quality writing experience it delivers.
Designers: Odin Ardagh and Noah Bier of Makers Cabinet
Many ballpoint pens today employ complex mechanisms and components in an attempt to make the writing experience more pleasurable. Unfortunately, it has the opposite effect of making the pen more prone to malfunctions and less likely to last a long time. Most of the time, making things simpler is actually the solution, and this pen named after the Father of Ballpoint applies that philosophy but with a special twist, literally and figuratively.
The Patent Pending Mechanism – Diametrically opposed neodymium magnets rotate bi-directionally to engage and disengage the cartridge to create an unparalleled crisp click.
The Lazlo pen utilizes a patent-pending dipole magnetic mechanism that extends or retracts the ballpoint with a simple twist of the knurled top of the pen. There are no springs involved, reducing the chances of the pen breaking due to wear and tear or broken parts. You still get a satisfying snap when you twist the cap, though, and some might even be tempted to use the pen as a makeshift fidget toy while letting ideas percolate in your head. The pen’s minimalist aesthetic makes it a good fit for any stationery or desk theme, but you still have a choice of materials and their corresponding weight. The anodized space-grade aluminum blends well with many laptops of the same hue and is the lighter option at only 40g. The precision-machined solid brass, on the other hand, has a bit of heft at 65g but ages gracefully with a patina over time. Whichever variant you choose, you are guaranteed a well-balanced tool that will feel comfortable and stable in your hand.
A Satisfying, Balanced Weight – The profile is marginally tapered, forming an elegant shape which is both comfortable in your hand and balanced in weight.
Longevity Tested to 80+ Years of Use.
Featuring Schmidt – The Schmidt MegaLine ballpoint refill is a highly sophisticated writing module based on a gas-pressurized system. This enables you to not only write upside down but also in the most extreme environmental conditions.
The Drop Stand.
Unlike most ballpoint pens, Lazlo is designed not just with durability and longevity in mind but also with sustainability. Its all-metal construction means that every part of the pen is recyclable. The steel clip that lets you conveniently carry the Lazlo pen in your front pocket is easily removable, and so is the front cap that gives easy access to the refill inside. It uses widely-available Schmidt MegaLine ballpoint refills, which utilize an innovative gas-pressurized system that lets you write even upside-down. The pen is also now compatible with Euro-Style cartridges, expanding your choices of refills. This means you won’t have to keep on buying new pens just because the ink has run out. Everything about the pen is designed to make it easy to repair, maintain, and preserve, ensuring that it will be around for years.
Even the packaging is made from sustainable and recyclable materials, including the cork drop stand that comes with every pen. You could, of course, also opt for a metal drop stand that matches the pen’s brass or aluminum body. There is also a Lazlo Sheath designed specifically for the pen, made from premium Badalassi Carlo leather that ages well with the pen itself. Whether you prop it up on a stand, keep it in your pocket, or display it in its leather bed, the all-metal Lazlo ballpoint pen will look striking in its simplicity, serving as a visual reminder of the simple joys of writing with a good pen.
Nothing is more inspiring than a tool that represents humanity’s best moments and aspirations.
It’s easy to take a pen for granted until you find yourself forced to use one that doesn’t work or doesn’t feel comfortable to hold. Mass-produced pens have numbed our minds to the joys of holding a well-designed tool, especially one that delights our sense of sight and touch. Fortunately, there is also no shortage of high-quality pens that try to bring back those age-old sensations with a modern touch. And what could be more modern than a pen inspired by a rocket that will take humans to their next frontier, a fitting metaphor for breaking through the barriers of boredom, procrastination, and banality to take off to new heights of creativity and productivity.
Designer: Mercator London
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Nominal, whose name was literally taken from a term used during rocket launches, made a name for itself with a highly successful 2020 run that brought a pen designed to resemble SpaceX’s historic Falcon 9. Inspired by a new collaboration between NASA and SpaceX to bring humans back to the Moon, the new NOMINAL Moon Lander puts a different twist to the “space pen,” allowing your mind and your hands to wander briefly and take part in the history-defining process of launching a rocket into space. Pick up the pen from its base, pop the cap module off, and land the pen’s tip on paper to write your thoughts and tasks down smoothly, unhindered by the weight of poorly-designed pens.
The NOMINAL Moon Lander is striking both in its design and its finish. Its brushed stainless steel body is expertly made from 18 individual CNC-machined parts and conveys both an image of strength and durability. Every part of the pen is meticulously designed, even for the parts you’re unlikely to see or notice. The base, for example, hides 29 recessed dots that represent the 29 raptor engines that will catapult the Super Heavy Starship to space. The pen’s grip has engraved hexagonal patterns, similar to the heatshields used in SpaceX’s rockets.
The pen isn’t just for show, of course, though it definitely stands tall and proud as a desk centerpiece. It is also a sharp tool you can use to wage war on work and todos, especially with the Schmidt P950M Medium Black pressurized refill that was specifically chosen for its smooth-flowing ink at any angle. The base can be easily detached to replace the cartridge when the ink well runs empty. The pen grip’s stainless steel surface is cool to the touch, and the patterns increase the skin’s grip, offering a more pleasant and stress-free writing experience.
NOMINAL Moon Lander Platform – Features a fineprint photograph of the Moon’s surface. It also fits an Apple MagSafe Wireless Charger.
And when the task is written and done, the Moon Lander can find its way back home to the optional Moon Lander Platform, complete with a printed photograph of the Moon’s surface. For those times when the rocket is away, that base can also be a home for your iPhone, especially because it hides a MagSafe charger inside. The base also serves as a fitting home for the cap Capsule Module while the pen is in use, signifying that the work is far from over.
Beautiful in both its construction and its form, the NOMINAL Moon Lander pen tickles one’s fancy and imagination every time it is picked up for what would otherwise be a rote or mundane task. Almost like a challenge to break free from the regularity of everyday life, the SpaceX-inspired pen delivers a tool that is both interesting to look at and even more pleasurable to hold and use, just as a modern pen in the space age should be.
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I love collecting all kinds of pens, although truth be told, I don’t use all of them that much other than for journaling. My handwriting and drawing skills are not that great so sometimes I long to have pens that can do the drawing for me as that talent seems to have evaded me. These pens from manufacturer Aechy are not the magical pens that I’m looking for but they may be the closest I can get to having something do all the drawing work for me.
Designer: Aechy
Dual-tipped pens are not something new. I own a lot of them. But these ones from Aechy called Colored Curve Pens are pretty unique in that the other end doesn’t just write for you but lays down a pattern to help you decorate your journal or notebook without having to write down all the patterns. One end is the usual 0.4mm fine-tip but the other side is where it gets pretty magical. The curve marker, which also has a 0.4mm tip lets you lay down patterns like waves, heart-rose, flowers, dots, and dashes.
Basically what you get is a stamp-like roller that you can use for your journaling, doodling, drawing, scrapbooking, or any other paper-related tasks. The dual-tip markers come in 8 different colors and five mark line types. Unfortunately, you can’t choose a specific color for a specific pattern so you’ll have to make do with the options that they have. The pens have a soft grip and should glide smoothly across the page. It also has 40% more ink than the brand’s regular pens and is able to give you longer mark lines.
The Colored Curve Pens use acid-free and non-toxic ink and they promise that it will not smear, fade, or skip. In my experience with various brands and their pens, that promise doesn’t always translate but let’s see if this one will deliver. Well, that is if I can actually get my hands on these since it seems to be out of stock already. In any case, the variants of these pens include: Wavy-Red, Heart-Rose Red, Flower-Orange, Wavy-Green, Dotted-Purple, Dashed-Yellow, Flower-Pink, and Dotted-Blue.
You don’t have to suffer through the pain of using a common pen when you can have one that is designed to curve to your needs.
Pens come in all shapes, sizes, designs, and purposes, with some being minimalist beauties while others are sophisticated tools. Despite all those differences, the basic design of the pen has remained the same through the centuries, a design that seemingly favors people who write with their right hands. Even then, however, both left-handed and right-handed writers have suffered smudges and blotches, both on paper and on their hands. Redesigning the faithful wordsmith’s tool is long overdue, and one bold creator may have finally broken the code by turning the tip of the pen into something that is as smooth as its curves.
The moment you take off its cap, it is immediately evident that Curva Pen isn’t your typical ink pen and that it has an interesting story to tell. The unconventional hook-like shape of its nib might raise eyebrows, but its patented design was carefully thought out to solve two of the biggest problems with pens. More often than not, your fingers and hands block what you’re writing, especially if you’re a leftie that has to push the pen rather than pull like what right-handed people do. This makes not just writing but also drawing more cumbersome and more frustrating for some people, denying them the pleasure and the liberating experience of putting their thoughts down on paper clearly.
With its curved nib, this pen can be angled and directed any which way, giving writers the freedom and the joy of writing to the left, to the right, or even downward. In fact, Curva Pen isn’t just for writing, artists and designers will love using it just as much. Nothing inspires creativity more than a cool new tool that tickles and excites the mind to think outside the box, which is exactly what this Curva Pen represents.
Right-handed individuals looking for a more efficient way of writing.
Left-handed individuals who desire enhanced visibility and accuracy.
Designers, Artists and illustrators desire superior comfort and control at all angles.
It isn’t just the shape of the nib that’s special, though. Working together with the nib’s unique design, the high-quality quick-drying ink flows smoothly and evenly out of its tip, preventing ink from pooling and smudging even when you brush your palm against it. It doesn’t clog inside the pen either, so you get a smooth writing experience that Curva Pen’s distinctive shape tries to visualize. It’s like the smooth curve of a blade or harvesting tool that cuts through the task of writing like hot knife through butter.
There have been countless attempts at inventing new types of ink that won’t smudge or designing ink dispensing mechanisms that let the liquid flow like a gentle river, all in an attempt to improve the writing and drafting experience. Very few, however, have tried to address the pain of left-handed people in dealing with yet another reminder of how many products aren’t designed for them. It’s both curious and amazing that the answer would actually lie in the most unexpected design, one that attacks the problem right at the nib.
Best of all, you won’t even have to break your bank account to get your hands on this innovation, as a single pack of two Curva Pens, in either black or beige, will only cost you $25. That’s a tiny price to pay for the joy and peace of mind of a cleanly written out letter or a smudge-less drawing, turning writing into what it’s really supposed to be: a joyful endeavor.
You’ll never take pens for granted again after you’ve used one that is designed to make writing feel so natural and free.
Pen designs are a dime a dozen, but the majority of them are simply fat sticks that let you leave ink marks on paper or other surfaces. Some pens are beautifully designed, but few are made to make the act of writing both pleasurable and painless. Some pens do come with ergonomic shapes that let you grip the barrel more comfortably, but some of these also come with heavy clips or caps that make the entire shaft more top-heavy. This pen, in contrast, uses simple physics to elevate the writing process and, in turn, help elevate your thinking process as well, making it feel as if gravity is pulling down not only the ink but also the ideas you want to put on paper.
It’s easy enough to take for granted how well a pen is constructed. After all, what else do you need aside from having ink flow unhindered from the chamber through the nib and onto the paper? When your life starts to depend on that writing activity, figuratively and literally, and your writing hand starts showing signs of daily strain, then you start to become more conscious about how the right pen can make or break your flow, almost literally too. Many pens labeled as “ergonomic” have specific barrel shapes or grips, but this pen takes ergonomics to the next level.
Most pens are strangely designed to be top- or back-heavy, with the end opposite the nib having the most weight. In effect, this creates a sort of counterweight that causes the nib end to get lifted, forcing the writer to exert more effort in keeping it down. The end result is that writing feels a little bit more forced, putting unnecessary strain on the fingers and the hand. More than just a physiological effect, this design also has a subtle psychological effect that makes the process of writing less enjoyable.
The Gravity Pen puts the center of gravity closer to where your fingers are, making it easier to make more agile strokes. The pen pulls that off with a grip that’s larger than the barrel, expanding the area of grip for a more comfortable hold. The faceted form of that grip also makes it easier to grip the pen, allowing for a more stable grip as well. It’s the ultimate ergonomic pen design, thanks to a smart application of physics and minimalist design principles.
Of course, the Gravity Pen isn’t just ergonomic. It is also sleek and handsome, thanks to that same minimalist character. Made from aluminum alloy, the pen is durable while still maintaining a light and comfortable 20g weight. It’s also easy to use, with a simple twist mechanism to reveal or conceal the nib. No caps to lose or clickers to break, just pure, unadulterated joy of writing.
Compatible with SCHMIDT P900M refills, you won’t have to worry about having to part ways with this ingenious pen when the ink literally runs dry. Ergonomic and elegant, this Gravity Pen lets physics do the work in keeping the nib close to the surface, leaving your brain free to focus on the most important task at hand. Plus, it looks fabulous on any desk, especially when standing proud on our Wooden Pen Holder.
