PenAgain ErgoSof Pen has been called the biggest innovation in the writing instrument industry since the ballpoint pen replaced the quill. Its inventor, Colin Roche, came up with the idea while fiddling around with a novelty pen in high-school detention. The Ring Pen is a lot like a standard biro, the difference is that the pen holds on to you, so you don’t have to hold on to it! There is also a ‘ Ring Pen Ultra‘ which fits onto existing pens to convert them into ring pens. This is a great solution for artsy folks who don’t want to compromise on their range of writing tools. The ring pen is much better suited to adult size hands. top tip** if you’re caught out pen-less an elastic band or hair tie can be looped around regular pens to make a chunky one. The PenAgain is an ergonomic writing device developed by Pacific Writing Instruments, Inc. It was designed to alleviate stress and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury while writing. If you’re keen to try an adaptive pen but you’re not sure which one to try there are some fantastic kits available.

The biggest benefit of this method is that you’re not limited to just pens. The stress ball method works with pencils, paint brushes, makeup brushes, eye and lip liner pencils, tooth brushes and cutlery too. The main downside is unfortunately that the ‘stabbing a hole through’ somewhat compromises the structural integrity of the ball. Repeatedly swapping between pencils and pens can cause the ball to fall apart. You might find that having a few different stress balls for your most used tools makes them last a little longer. Writing Slope The PenAgain’s patented wishbone shaped design has been called the biggest innovation in the writing instrument industry since the ballpoint pen replaced the quill. It’s inventor, Colin Roche, came up with the idea while fiddling around with a novelty pen in high-school detention. If you’re already pacing, you’re surrounded by different pens and stress balls and your slopes have slopes then it might be time to think about splints and supports. When you first use the PenAgain™, you'll immediately notice how different it feels from other pens. This is a natural feeling because your hand is trying to unlearn a lifetime of poor writing habits. It's not your fault.The cost of returning goods to us is to be at your own expense and we strongly recommend that you use an insured courier service (DPD, DHL, Yodel etc) for this and obtain a receipt of despatch as we will not be responsible for returned items which fail to arrive or which are damaged in transit. Find sources: "PenAgain"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( October 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The large grip size keeps your hand more relaxed which can lead to less cramping and tension. The curved shape discourages hyperextension of the finger tips which can be a big problem for folks on the hypermobility spectrum. The squishy texture encourages you to fidget and spend less time in any one position which links in nicely with the micro-breaks. Like all forms of pacing, this works better when done frequently and pro-actively. Don’t wait till your hands start throbbing to take a break, by then it’s already too late.

Many years ago I found the penagain in an office supply store. I have dysgraphia and I’ve always had a hard time with writing. Lots of hand pain and cramps. Your pen changed everything for me. I have since bought, lost, and rebought many of your pens. Recently my step daughter was showing signs of […] Continue Reading → Little girl writes her name for the first time with the Twist n Write Writing with the PenAgain differs from writing with a traditional cylindrical pen. The writer's index finger sits in the Y-shaped device, so that the weight of the writer's hand directs pressure to the pen’s tip. This eliminates the need to grip the pen and push the tip into the paper. The index finger guides the tip of the pen.This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.