These low-tech writing tools range from lyrical pencil packs to pen accessories that are intricately crafted. While the days of traditional stationary supplies may be long gone thanks to tablets, laptops and smartphones, traditional writing tools continue to appeal to fans of well-crafted and authentic products.
Reviving nostalgia, these novelty pencils and collectible pens may remind one of school days or objects found in their parents' home offices. Despite of its digital stylus replacement, traditional pens are becoming more coveted by consumers with an appreciation of artisanal products. These lovers of nostalgia are willing to invest in handcrafted writing tools and pencil packs with a pop culture inspiration.
Standouts from this list include pen accessories that mimic makeup packaging and pencils that are adorned with mixologist-approved recipes.
30 Low-Tech Writing Tools
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Sculptural Inkless Pens
The Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen Features a Beautiful Design Aesthetic
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Touch-Sensitive Writing Tools
Pen by Wenhao Wang is a Subtly Hi-Tech Piece of Stationery
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Travel-Themed Writing Tools
The Journey Pencil Takes Writers on a Trip Around The Globe
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Coarse Language Pencils
These Comical Swearing Pencil Designs Hope to Encourage You to Write
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Multi-Tool Styluses
The Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Pen is Digital and Analog
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Scrappy Writing Tools
Ariane Prin Creates Eco-Friendly Pencils Made Out of Sawdust
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Exacerbated Exclamation Pencils
These Foul-Mouthed Statement Pencils are Fed Up
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Sleek Aluminum Writing Tools
The Baux Pen is Made Using Bic Brand Parts
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Rapper Quote Pencils
The Kanye Pencil Set Features Quotes Said by the Hip Hop Superstar
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Rustic Custom Wood Pens
Designer Stephanie Walsh Creates Exquisite Writing Tools
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Deceptive Hybrid Writing Tools
This Wooden Mechanical Pencil Combines Two Types of Writing Tools
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Hi-Tech Writing Tools
The Filipe Lima 'Rollpen' for the 'Design the Perfect Pen' Competition
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Pressure-Perceptive Writing Tools
The YuFu is a Stylus Containing a Pressure Sensitive Fine Tip
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Vibrating Writing Tools
The Lernstift Pen Alerts People When They Have Made a Spelling Mistake
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Custom Counterbalancing Pens
CB + P by Bobby Davis Does Not Follow a One-Size-Fits-All Model
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Pen-Transforming Styluses
The MORE/REAL Stylus Cap is Super Practical
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Tech-Savvy Writing Tools
The USB Flash Drive Pen Keeps Your Files on Hand
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Makeup Inspired Writing Tools
The Lipstick Ballpoint Pen from Fred Flare is Cleverly Deceiving
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Sitcom Romance Writing Tools
The Teenage Power Couple Pencil Set Pays Tribute to Darling Duos
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Lyrical Diva Superstar Pencils
A Set of Queen Beyonce Pencils is a Necessity for True Fans
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Wine-Filled Writing Tools
Winery Casa Mariol Attracts Business Partners with Intoxicating Pens
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Organic Writing Tools
The Sprout Pen Creates Natural Penmanship
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Retro Game Office Supplies
These Pac-Man Pencil Top Erasers Will Add Fun to Your Work Routine
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Gambling Writing Tools
The Pencil Dice is Both Practical and Fun
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Pro-Narcotic Slogan Pencils
Sharpen Your 'Cool to Do Drugs' Pencil and Watch Its Message Change
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Mixology-Themed Writing Tools
This Classic Cocktails Pencil Set Celebrates Refined Drink Recipes
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Percussion Writing Tools
Perform Drum Solos During Lunch Breaks With Drumstick Pencils
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Weighted Writing Tools
The Yulasha Pen Has Been Tweaked to Avoid Rolling onto the Ground
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Camera-Inspired Writing Tools
The Camera Pen Makes Shutter Sounds and Flashes When Clicked
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Stimulating Scented Pencils
Take Wonderfully Scented Notes with This Collection of Yummy Supplies
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Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools
The 'Retractable EDC Tool' Lets You Access Your Tools In Style
Branded EDC Multitool Kits
The Leatherman Adapt Kit Features a Mini Workstation and More
Elegant Analog Note Systems
The Grovemade Note Taking Kit Was Created with Matthew Encina
Stylish Titanium Multitool Accessories
The Fulcrum Mini Titanium Pocket Tool is Versatile
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens
The Mantis Pen by 3 Peters is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs
The Barebones Edison Light Stick Has a Design-Conscious Form
Paper-Like Design Tablets
The TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro Supports Creative Productivity
Manga-Inspired Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Chainsaw Man Collection Embraces Anime Artwork
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
The NanoInk From InnoZoom Outlasts 100 Regular Pencils
Artist-Inspired Fountain Pens
Montblanc Unveils Its Latest Vincent van Gogh Inspired Fountain Pens
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
Beta Design Office Designs the Mayku Accessories Collection
AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens
The XNote is a ChatGPT-Enhanced Pen for Digital Drawings
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Notepad-Replacing E Ink Tablets
The PocketBook InkPad X Pro Comes with a Wacom Stylus
Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens
Montegrappa Released a Limited-Edition Batman-Inspired Fountain Pen
Advanced Antiquated Keyboards
The Azio MK-Retro Typewriter-Style Mechanical Keyboard is Sleek
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus
Colorware Unveils the Limited Apple Number 2 Pencil
Solid Perfume Pens
Boots' #Mood Fresh Solid Fragrance Pencil Precisely Applies Scent
Modular Titanium EDC Tools
The BoltLite is a Modular Tool with a Sleek Visual Design
Galactic-Themed Pen Holders
The UFO Desk Pen Holder Appears to be Levitating in the Air
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
External OLED Pen Displays
Wacom Unveiled its Highest-Spec 13" Pen Display to Date
Bit-Bearing Multitool Pens
The Second-Generation 'Tool Pen' Promises Streamlined Bit Access
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Refill-Friendly Ruler Pens
Rulapen Works as a 2-in-1 Multifunctional Durable Ruler and Pen with
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Modernized AI-Powered Typewriters
The 'Ghostwriter' AI Typewriter by Arvind Sanjeev is Intuitive
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
Multi-Use Concealer Pens
The Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen Delivers Touch Ups on the Go
Minimalist Stainless Steel Pens
ENSSO Launched a UNO XL Stainless Steel Pen for the Pilot Hi-Tec-C
Cheeky Lint Roller Designs
Staff Launches a Reusable Lint Roller in Its Whimsical Aesthetic
Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers
The Ruler_C Concept Updates a Simple Yet Essential Tool
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Elegantly Modernized Fountain Pens
The TaG Submarine Collection Pens Come in Two Options
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
Stylus-Friendly eReader Tablets
The Kobo Elipsa 2E Works for Both Reading and Writing
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Retro-Inspired Tactical Outerwear
The North Face Low-Fi Hi-Tek Collection Has Modern Materials
AI Wedding Tools
Joy Launches ChatGPT Tool For Weddings
Calligraphic Lip Pens
Stila's Calligraphy Lip Stain Softly Adds Color with a Precision Tip
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools
The Nuwa Pen by Nuwa Bridges the Physical & Digital
Ergonomic Low-Gravity Stationary
The Gravity Pen Focuses the Center of Gravity at the Lower Design
Water Paper-Scented Perfumes
diptyque's New Fragrance Mimics the Smell of Ink on Paper
Collaborative Art Museum Stationary
The New Papier x the Met Collaboration is One of a Kind
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
Multi-Position Mini Maker Drills
The SDS ULTRA PLUS Mini Electric Drill Pen Works in Two Ways
Supplemental Laptop Productivity Systems
The Sleeve Remote Work Kit Enhances Laptops
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Cordless Soldering Iron Pens
Huhubol Launched a Kickstarter for its Latest DIY Solution
Productivity-Focused Tablet Accessories
reMarkable Launched a Folio Type Case for its Tablet
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Rechargeable Cosmetic Pencils
Faber-Castell Cosmetics' Protopia Pencils are Refillable
Intuitive AI-Supported Notebooks
The XNote Smart Notebook is ChatGPT-Powered
Digital Creative Tablet Models
The LincStudio S1 Creator Tablet Has a 2K Touchscreen and More
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Paint Brand Marker Shades
PANTONE Joins Royal Talens on a New Capsule of Colorful Markers
Sleek Nail Polish Pens
VYL-01 Has Introduced a Nail Pen for Easier Application
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Eco-Conscious Lip Pencils
Schwan Cosmetics Introduces its New Refillable Lip Pencil
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Creative Infinite Whiteboard Apps
Apple Aims to Reduce the Use of Paper with the Freeform App
Storage-Friendly Task Lights
The Conceptual 'He Yi' Storage Lamp Has Space for Stationery Items
Industrial Kobalt Ink Markers
Lowe's Debuts the New Kobalt Jobsite Markers for Industrial Workers
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Accessible Grooming Tools
The Revlon Comfort + Control Tools Support Those with Limited Mobility
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
This Kit Offers Everything You Need to Repair Laptops, Phones & More
Peel-Off Nail Polish Pens
Pretty Nail Graffiti is Packaged in a Refillable, Airless Smartpen
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Handheld Maker Grinding Pens
The 'KODIY ' Mini Electric Grinder Pen Works for a Range of Projects
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
Effortless Precision Eyeliners
Maybelline's Eyestudio Hyper Easy Liquid Liner Has a Hexagonal Grip
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens
Nuwa Innovation Presents the AI-Fuelled Nuwa Pen Design
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Ergonomic Liquid Eyeliners
Professional Paint Brushes Inspired the 24/7 Inks Liquid Eyeliner
Creative Professional Tablet Models
These New ViewSonic Graphics Tablets Come in Three Models
Professional Drawing Tablet Apps
Astropad Slate Transforms the iPad into a Drawing Tablet
Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils
The PENTAPA is Created Entirely from Recycled Plastic
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards
Studio SHFT Designs the FOLD B with a Minimal Aesthetic
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Professional Drawing Tablets
Xencelabs Unveiled the 'Pen Display 24' for Studio Artists
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI-Powered Academic Writing Tools
Quillword Helps Produce More Research-Focused Writing
Low-Cost Entry-Level Styluses
The New Apple Pencil Has USB-C Connectivity and More
Wristworn Makeup Brushes
Pennelli Faro Debuted a Makeup Brush Innovation at 'MakeUp in' 2023
Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary
Bravestorming Creates the Mover Erase Uni-size
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
AI-Written Printed Letters
SnappySnail Uses AI To Write and Send Letters
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Festive Plantable Pencils
SproutWorld Debuts Festive Love Plantable Pencil Eight-pack Edition
Personal Portable Whiteboards
DadiichiGosei Presents a New Innovative Whiteboard Notebook
Visual Email Newsletters
PencilBooth is a Newsletter That Prioritizes Images Over Text
Everlasting Metal Pencils
This Pencil is Entirely Made from Metal and Requires No Sharpening
Neck-Contouring Pens
Kat Burki's Form Control is a Skincare Product with a Built-In Tool
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Click-Activated Modern Mechanical Pencils
Machine Era Introduces the Machine Era | Pencil
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Multifunctional Touchpad Tablets
The Acepen Touchpad Drawing Tablet Works with Any Device
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Graffiti-Inspired Marker Sets
Felipe Pantone Teams Up with KRINK on an Exclusive K-60 Marker Set
Inclusive Personal Care Products
The one+other Universal Tools Collection is at CVS Pharmacy
Online Annotation Presentation Tools
Google Slides Launches a New Annotation Presentation Feature
Minimal Compact Pen Stands
Kairi Eguchi Designs the Metallic Serenity Pen Stand
Geometric Dynamic Stationary
The Hexagonal Ruler Creates Crisp and Clean Drawings
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web
Nostalgic Journal Entries
With Nitch, Users Can Re-Visit Their Past Diary Entries