Desktop Pen Holders

[kansaskyle]

I'm a computer guy and I work from home. As such, I have six fountain pens inked up at the moment.

• Three with italic nibs are for correspondence and journaling
• One with a broad nib is for birthday cards
• One has black ink and is dedicated to a letter registry
• One is an every-day-carry (EDC) pen with a fine nib and blue ink in case I need to do something "official" while out and about

I just lay them horizontally on my desk, and grab one as needed. I would like to get some kind of organizer to hold them upright. I was thinking of something like this from Levenger, but they are kind of pricey at $60.

What do y'all use to hold your pens at your desk?

 

[Claudel Xerxes]

I've been thinking about getting or making a pen holder as well. I just have my inked pens sitting in a pint sized Mason jar on my desk at home. My non-inked pens are sitting in a cigar box that I've been meaning to accessorize by putting in separators and adding some kind of fabric to the interior.

I've been thinking about making a simple desk pen holder by just drilling some holes into a block of some sort of nice looking wood, then sanding and coating it.

 

[Snargle]

I just posted this in the Acquisitions thread, but it's appropriate here. It's a Karas Kustom Pen Cube. This one came via a Massdrop deal, so it was considerably less than the direct price from KK ($69.99 shipped vs $85.00 + S&H).

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[Bob L.]

I found a short crystal vase and a set of crystal ash trays at an antique store that do a fine job.

 

[Stonerman33]

+1 on the KK Cube.

If you like the wood look, check dudekmoderngoods.com

 

[rafapa]

I prefer to have my pens horizontally. I use one of the Mod Rafael from
http://www.antiguas.es/accesorios/expositores/

 

[kansaskyle]

I prefer to have my pens horizontally. I use one of the Mod Rafael from
http://www.antiguas.es/accesorios/expositores/

I like the holder, thanks for the link.

Why do you prefer horizontal versus vertical when storing pens? Do you think it affects ink flow/startup?

 

[bananhunden]

I use the Mug Boss.

It's ugly, it's fun and it works ;-)

Link

 

[Legion]

Pretty basic, but I just use a paracord bracelet with a twist in it to stop my desk pen rolling around. And it doesn't scratch the lacquer on the pen.

On the other side...

 

[rafapa]

I dont know about the effect on the ink flow. I just like tomsee the whole pen.

 

[nemo]

Been using this Sengbusch glass inkpot holder for a while now. Probably 1930s or earlier vintage.

 

[Snurgblat]

Been using this Sengbusch glass inkpot holder for a while now. Probably 1930s or earlier vintage.

Much fancier than my paper towel on the desk!

 

[mikeschu]

If I’m at work I’ll keep my pens in a Nick Co. case on the desk.

At home I have this pen holder that can hold index cards. (Diagonal photo for effect.)

However, I need to find a spot for my desk pen - a vintage Snorkel setup.

 

[beginish]

Been using this Sengbusch glass inkpot holder for a while now. Probably 1930s or earlier vintage.

Doug has some of the coolest stuff.

 

[TioFabi]

 

[ajkel64]

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That acrylic pen holder looks great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[DukeNDuke]

Let's keep this old thread going...here's what I use to hold my pens.

 

[Doc4]

I was thinking of something like this from Levenger, but they are kind of pricey at $60.

I can save you $59 with a dollar store coffee mug. That's what I use. (Actually, I think I got mine free from a work connection promotion.)