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A Stand-Up Writing Utensil

By Rain Noe - March 9, 2012

in Object Culture

I realize that picking a pen up off of a tabletop, or plucking it from your desktop organizer are not ergonomically-challenging tasks; but I'm still digging this pen that stands up by itself, making it easy to grab.

The Slanda pen is manufactured by Sweden-based Gustav Innovation. (Slanda means "dragonfly" in Swedish, cluing you in as to where the shape's inspiration came from.) The pen doesn't have a cap; you just pick it up and start writing. And while the product copy's a bit over-philosophized (hit the jump to read it), I won't let it detract from the coolness of the product.

Slanda is an invitation and a reminder for people to investigate their beliefs, as they may not always be true. It's named after a flying insect that has a unique ability to shift directions within a split second - just like your mind. But it can also hover without moving a millimetre, allowing it to focus despite turbulent surroundings. Our hope is that Slanda will inspire you to investigate your world in ways that are new for you. It is our contribution to the magic and powerful world of thinking.

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Prins Ercis

3 years ago

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Splendid, Cool Looked Design and Exuberant tactile via Gripping Idea 👌 💡 !

I will take two pens for each individual I have employed doing paperwork at all my companies; supers 👌!

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Prins Ercis

3 years ago

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I want two of these pen to each individual I have at Weaise paper company Ordering Center Splendid idea 💡 cool and exuberant Looked Design.

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Andrew

12 years ago

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Yep, this pen looks cooler than most of the stand-up pens out there (do a search, there are plenty), but unlike the ones I used in grade school in the late '70s this one is not ergonomically well thought out. The weight bulb is usually at the other end, leaving the business end free to offer a proper grip. Perhaps I need to try writing with one, but this looks like form before function.
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