# DIY Ballpoint Pens The Falter 2D Pen By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-ballpoint-diy-falter-2d-pen References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=17298) Made of iron and handmade in Italy, the **Falter 2D Pen** assembly kit is consisted of a flat piece of iron that you fold into a 3-dimensional pen holder. Also included in the kit is a key to use it for bending the metal as well as a ruler. This *Do it Yourself* concept might be the most complex yet, but don’t be alarmed if you think you won’t do it right, as it comes with instructions. It is sold online for $39 dollars. What a great gift idea! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Ballpoint Pens:** The DIY Ballpoint Pens trend offers opportunities for businesses to create assembly kits that allow customers to create their own customized pens. - **Handmade Products:** The Handmade Products trend presents opportunities for artisans and crafters to create unique and personalized items, like the Falter 2D Pen, that cater to consumers looking for one-of-a-kind creations. - **Diversified Product Offerings:** The Diversified Product Offerings trend encourages businesses to expand their product lines to include unconventional items like the Falter 2D Pen, attracting a wider range of customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The Art and Craft Supplies industry can take advantage of the DIY Ballpoint Pens trend by offering assembly kits and individual components to create customized pens. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The Stationery and Office Supplies industry can tap into the DIY Ballpoint Pens trend by offering ready-to-assemble pen kits and accessories that cater to customers' desire for unique writing instruments. - **Online Retail:** The Online Retail industry can capitalize on the Handmade Products trend by providing a platform for artisans and crafters to showcase and sell their handmade items, such as the Falter 2D Pen, to a global customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Flatpack Everyday Carry Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hancept-zero-mk2.md) - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-pen.md) - [Transparent Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md)