Pen Stand For Work

[jprochnow]

I have a few fountain pens that I use at work but I just put them in a cup. Now I'm getting some better pens and want to maintain them better. Die anyone know of a good Stand that keeps the nibs up on inked pens?

[watch_art]

a small pipe stand?

[fast14riot]

I have seen some that look like every test tube stand I ever used in highschool that are sold as pen stands. I have also seen "flower frogs" used. Available at your local antique dealer.

 

 

-Xander

[Joe in Seattle]

YMMV, but I did not keep my pens in a stand or cup at work - reason being that anyone could come along and pick one up and attempt to use it with disastrous results. I kept my pens prone within a drawer in easy reach, but out of sight.

[Brian C]

Nakaya pen pillow?

[kauloltran]

you mean something like this??

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51w25jgO7TL.jpg

[jprochnow]

you mean something like this??

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51w25jgO7TL.jpg

 

Yeah something like that but was hoping for something wood. I can't see that plastic would be that strong.

[Hangglidernerd]

I don't know for sure but from the picture that plastic looks like acrylic....much stronger than most wood.

 

I use the styrofoam inserts from my .308 rifle cartridge boxes.Fits all my pens quite nicely.Well,that is until today,my Ahab showed up and it is one big pen.

[kauloltran]

you mean something like this??

 

 

Yeah something like that but was hoping for something wood. I can't see that plastic would be that strong.

 

Here, a wooden pen stand for 3 pens and 1 ink bottle, available from Levenger for $38. I wouldn't buy the plastic pen stand in the picture above either, since it looks like the pens can get knocked off quite easily by a moving hand

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZKEQoUFwe3g/SNYdnQG12WI/AAAAAAAAAp4/DYqSry70cqc/s400/Levenger+Solid+Alder+Pen+Stand+And+Ink+Well.jpg

Edited November 27, 2011 by kauloltran

[publishing guy]

a small pipe stand?

I use old pipe stands. They're wood, look good, and you can generally pick them up used for $10 OR $12.

[JefferyS]

a small pipe stand?

I use old pipe stands. They're wood, look good, and you can generally pick them up used for $10 OR $12.

I have a Levenger that looks like a bronze dog (or cougar?) holding a leather container for 3 pens. Pipe stand is a cool idea. Nice that cigar holders and pipe holders still live on with the demise of tobacco products. Wooden test tube racks would work.

 

 

 

[kauloltran]

a small pipe stand?

I use old pipe stands. They're wood, look good, and you can generally pick them up used for $10 OR $12.

I have a Levenger that looks like a bronze dog (or cougar?) holding a leather container for 3 pens. Pipe stand is a cool idea. Nice that cigar holders and pipe holders still live on with the demise of tobacco products. Wooden test tube racks would work.

 

 

 

 

 

I didn't know that wooden test tube racks exist.

[JefferyS]

http://www.amazon.com/C-A-Scientific-Wooden-Test/dp/B002EJ2FD0

[jprochnow]

Does fountain pens have to be straight up when inked or can they be at an angle like this?

 

My link

 

I would think that this would still work but i'm unsure.

 

Here is what i'm going to get(when it is available)

 

Pen Stand

Edited November 27, 2011 by jprochnow

[kiavonne]

You could try Bill Jackman. He makes beautiful stands. Here are the stands he made for me. There is a link to his photobucket album of stands in that thread as well, and his last known contact information is in the last reply in the thread. I still use my smaller stand at work. It's barely visible in my cubicle pic here, behind the big "jar" holding all the "borrower" pens and highlighters. It actually has a preppy laying across the top that I was working with at the time, as well as my vp laying in front of my calculator. Yeah, desk is a mess, I know...

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/People/Friends/002.jpg

Edited November 27, 2011 by kiavonne

[placematters]

I also like using frogs (used for floral arrangements). They are made out of glass, heavy enough for a desk and you can find all sizes for all barrel dimensions. They are common enough at antique stores (for a few dollars) which is what I'd recommend since you'll need to check the size of the holes.

 

Edited November 28, 2011 by placematters

[Hangglidernerd]

The shell foams may not be elegant,but the price was right....free

And thanks for posting pics,and links to such beautiful wood stands.

[sessyargc]

This is what I use as a pen stand:

http://www.hacoa.com/contents/products/dot.html

 

PDF here:

http://www.hacoa.com/images/products/archives/dot.pdf

 

I just bought it yesterday from an outlet shop I stumbled upon while walking along. It fits the Pilot 823, Pelikan 400, etc (all nib up) but I haven't tried it on the big MB 149 yet. Right now its in my room, I could cut up a small square and bring it to the office. Unless I buy this:

http://www.hacoa.com/contents/products/pentray.html

[orfew]

Here is what I use. I have not seen them available for some time, but they do pop up on the bay from time to time. They were manufactured by the Bombay Company.

 

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/cards/DSC08833.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/cards/DSC08832.jpg

[sharonspens]

I have two acrylic pipe stands purchased from antique shops. i also have two clear pen frogs (definitely look for frogs that are thick, and have wider holes, unless you use very thin pens).

 

i don't have one of these at work, and i don't have a photo handy, but Frankoma pottery made these great toothbrush holders that support four brushes. I have four of them at home, and they are great for all of my pens. Also located in an antique shop.

 

Sharon in Indiana