Pen Rest

[agentdaffy007]

Hello everybody, do you guys know where i can buy pen rest?

 

I usually put my fountain pen down for a few monents between pages and it starts rolling ( and i don't like to cap my pen ). I checked eBay for chopstick rest but they don't seem good.

[ENewton]

I don't put my fountain pens down on slanted surfaces, so they don't roll, but to save space on my desk at home, I store them in a small jar (with a label that says "Rasperry Rhubarb Spread") or creamer with the nib up.

 

I'm confused about your not liking to cap your pen. Doesn't it dry out?

[lionheartlee]

There is a thread on here I can link it sometime tomorrow,

 

The name of the thread is "pen stand" it is a thread dedicated to a members handcrafted wood pen stands.

I myself had a ink and pen stand combo commissioned and the end product was lovely!

 

One of his pen stands would be perfect for what you are looking for. They have a very small desk footprint so they will not clutter your work space, they can keep the pen standing up while capped or in capped, or you can go for the horizontal stand whichever is your preference.

[mmg122]

Nibs.com sells pen rests.

Renée at Scriptorium.com can make you one.

The Chinese web business Rakutan also sells pen rests.

 

You could also search eBay for "pen stand" or "pen holder".

[usk15]

You can build one pen rest from some Lego parts...

[Kenlowe]

Or buy a Montblanc bottle of ink, lay the bottle on its side

Edited August 2, 2016 by Kenlowe

[Kenlowe]

And don't y'all miss the old shape!

[tinta]

A three pen urushi pen pillow by Nakaya. They also come in two & one pen versions.

 

 

[agentdaffy007]

The Nakaya pen pillow looks great. I tried to find the product on Nakaya website but did not find it.

[agentdaffy007]

It seems like Nakaya stopped the production of the pen pillow. http://www.nibs.com/nakaya-pen-pillows.htm

 

Other suggestions are welcome.

 

P.S: I don't have legos and turning my MB ink bottle to the side could be a good idea.

[AAAndrew]

Also check out anywhere that sells chopsticks and other Asian eating utensils. Chinese grocery stores usually have a small section, or some place that has international housewares, like Pier 1 or World Market here in the US. Look for chopstick rests. They can work quite well. Also look for knife rests. They can be plain or fancy.

 

I prefer chopstick rests as they tend to be smaller and fit a pen better. But old dip pen holders can work well too.

[Kenlowe]

You could always just use a pen case

[TheRealMikeDr]

If you buy a Cross Peerless you get this cool acrylic pen rest:

 

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p799/sandygriff/FullSizeRender%205_zpsl8eb66vq.jpg

[grainweevil]

You could make a Foldable Pen Rest from a business card.

[TheRealMikeDr]

This just in:

 

http://www.nibs.com/cross-classic-fountain-pens-clear-acrylic-pen-stand.htm?utm_source=Classic+Fountain+Pens+Monthly+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=750782265f-Classic_Fountain_Pens_August_2016_Monthl7_29_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4b55b08ab2-750782265f-81113637

 

 

[tartuffo]

Easy to make for very little money out of Fimo

and there's a lot of colours to choose from ...

 

http://i.imgur.com/5KOibIo.png

[aderoy]

I use a chopstick rest on my desk at home. Easy to find (Amazon if not in a nearby store).

[tartuffo]

one more Fimo pen rest !

 

http://i.imgur.com/x3ma1Aq.jpg

[sos710m]

Oh! I have lots of Fimo...great idea!

[IrishEyes]

Mine is a little white rubber kitten on its back with its paws out that I bought from an Ebay seller in Japan. It is sold as a pen holder, and it cost me maybe $5, if that. It makes me smile, and it works just fine :-).