# Measurement-Marking Tape Measures The SmithWorks Pencilman Tape Measure Tool Makes Marks with Ease By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tool References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/pencilman-tape-measure-pen/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/PENCILMAN-Marking-Tape-Measure-measurements/dp/B00D3UHTCG?SubscriptionId=AKIAJEAM3T22RMEPWSPQ&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00D3UHTCG&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The SmithWorks Pencilman Tape Measure Tool is intended to help make handy work around the home easier by enabling measurements to be taken and marked with ease. Instead of requiring users to awkwardly try to mark the measurement after measuring, the [tape measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock) features a clamp for holding a [pencil, pen or marker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils) in place. This means a small movement would enable the mark to be made without the need to reach for a utensil to market the measurement with. The SmithWorks Pencilman Tape Measure Tool features 25-feet of tape within the unit for measuring and can be used with or without the [marking capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip). However, this handy functionality will likely never go unused given the multipurpose capabilities it offers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multipurpose Measurement Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating measurement tools that offer multiple capabilities, such as marking and measuring. - **Convenience in Marking Measurements:** There is potential for disruption by developing tools that enable users to easily mark measurements without requiring additional utensils. - **Enhanced Efficiency in Handy Work:** Creating tools that streamline the process of measuring and marking measurements can lead to disruptive innovation in the handy work industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Handy Work Tools:** Opportunities for disruption exist in the industry by developing innovative tools that improve efficiency and convenience in handy work. - **Measurement Tools:** Innovative measurement tools that offer additional functionalities, such as marking capabilities, have the potential to disrupt the measurement tool industry. - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovations in measurement and marking tools can greatly enhance efficiency and convenience in the home improvement industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Professional Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acegmet-dtx-10.md) - [Digital Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-laser.md) - [Next-Gen Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi.md) - [Bluetooth-Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datapro-25.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Multifunctional Renovation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maka.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [One-Button Laser Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-measure-pro.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md)