# Serious Cement Stationery 22 Design Studio's Concrete Sketch Pencil is Heavy Duty By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-sketch-pencil References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5862600/chunky-concrete-sketch-pencil-is-a-weighty-way-to-write) & [22designstudio.tw](http://www.22designstudio.com.tw/web/products/4989733c.php?target=products) The Concrete Sketch Pencil is one heavy duty [stationery supply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon). This [mechanical pencil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system) is actually made out of hand-poured concrete and metal. Although it might tire out the writer or drawer's hand faster, it does provide a unique writing tool to use. Considering pen and paper may soon be a dying art form in itself, the Concrete Sketch Pencil provides yet another gimmick that may keep the tradition alive for a little bit longer. Created by 22 Design Studio, which was founded by Sean Yu and Yiting Cheng, the Concrete Sketch Pencil uses soft 2B lead, which is especially perfect for [sketching and drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen). The use of cement also provides a great balance in the hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concrete Stationery:** Creating stationery supplies from unconventional materials such as concrete and metal provides a unique writing tool to use - **Heavy-duty Writing Tools:** Developing heavy-duty mechanical writing tools could provide a new niche market for those looking for unique writing materials - **Sustainability in Stationery:** Experimenting with more sustainable and eco-friendly materials in manufacturing writing supplies may align with growing consumer values for environmentally conscious products ### Where This Applies - **Stationery Manufacturing:** The stationery industry could explore developing unusual material-based writing supplies to attract a broader audience - **Art Supply:** The art supply market could potentially target artists looking for unique, high-quality drawing pencils with unconventional materials like concrete - **Green Manufacturing:** Manufacturers could shift their approach to stationery supplies and consider sustainability and eco-friendliness through unconventional materials like concrete or other sustainable choices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Full Concrete Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-he-concrete-edition.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md)