# Revolutionary 3D Printed Pens Dutch Designer Pjotr Creates a Pricey Fountain Pen for Collectors By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fountain-pens References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/worlds-3d-printed-fountain-pen-pjotr-collectors-item.html) Dutch designer Rein van der Mast has created the world's first [3D printed fountain pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1). Although these [writing instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments) are quickly becoming obsolete, fountain pens do have a niche collector’s market where people are paying a lot of money for [collectible models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen). This 3D fountain pen is available in limited quantities and will be offered only to the highest bidder. The pen features artwork that depicts legends from Europe, and the quality and accuracy in this writing utensil is something that is rarely seen. Rein can der Mast ensures that his designs are always extremely limited so that he can maintain the rarest fabrications, meaning that his work will always remain in high demand amongst collectors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing in Collectibles:** The use of 3D printing technology in creating collectible items like fountain pens offers an opportunity for customization and limited edition production. - **Niche Collectibles Market:** The niche market for collectible fountain pens presents an opportunity for innovative designs and high-priced limited edition offerings. - **Artistic Precision in Fountain Pens:** The incorporation of artwork and high-quality craftsmanship in fountain pens showcases an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury writing instruments industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing:** The field of 3D printing can explore the creation of unique collectibles and customized designs for niche markets. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the demand for limited edition fountain pens with artistic and rare designs. - **Luxury Writing Instruments:** The luxury writing instruments industry can integrate artistic precision and craftsmanship in fountain pens to attract collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-fountain-pen.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Digital Writing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject.md) - [Artist-Inspired Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistinspired-fountain-pens.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md)