# Rectilinear Writing Tools Moleskine Rectangular Pencils Reexamine Stationery Standards By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-rectangular-pencils References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Moleskine_Rectangular_Pencil--Accessories--Style.html) & [moleskine](http://www.moleskine.com/catalogue/pens) Rounded writing utensils may be the convention, but what's the harm in giving something like [Moleskine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake) rectangular pencils a go? Most people hold a pen with three or four fingers, which makes a more simplified cross-section such as this all the more natural to grasp. Along with the unusual form comes a subtle benefit the scribblers' consequent flatness. Better suited to lie amidst stacks of paper, these quirky black lead sticks come with specially designed ABS caps with lacquered steel clips which allow your graphite gadgets to masquerade as [ballpoint pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint). And not that a [square pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener) is necessarily required, a set of Moleskine rectangular pencils comes with just that. If you love your Moleskine notebooks, you'll be itching to get yourself this cute utensil collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Rectangular Writing Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative writing tools with rectangular shapes to provide a more natural grip and better stackability. - **Simplified Cross-section Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create writing utensils with simplified cross-section designs for improved comfort and ease of use. - **Multi-functional Writing Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design writing utensils that can masquerade as other types of pens and provide additional features for convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative writing tools in the stationery industry to attract customers with unique designs and functionalities. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new approaches to office supplies by reimagining traditional writing utensils and enhancing their practicality. - **Art and Creative Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the art and creative tools industry by introducing unconventional writing instruments that inspire artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md)