# Quirky Pen Glasses These Novelty Pens Fold Into an Unusually Shaped Storage Case By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-glasses References: [aliexpress](http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-60pcs-Fashion-Sunglass-Ball-Point-Pens-Cool-Stationery-Ballpen-Caneta-Novelty-Kids-Gift-Office-and/1905218071.html) These Ball Point Pen Glasses provide an unconventional way to carry around a set of writing utensils. While this set of pens is undoubtedly arranged in an unusual way, many people have a tendency to tuck writing utensils behind the ears as a means of storing them for later use. This two-in-one accessory and writing tool is a clever way to clear up pencil cases, while giving kids the chance to cart around a fun pair of [costume glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables). While stationery products are often seen as mundane in comparison to flashy technology tools for note-taking, drawing and more, multipurpose items like these infuse ordinary objects with a sense of play to further inspire creativity. This can also be seen in pencils that can be planted into soil, [pens that double as hair clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case), as well as notebooks embedded with colored pencils. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Stationery:** Creating unique stationery products can make ordinary objects more playful and inspire creativity. - **Two-in-one Accessories:** Combining two different products into a single accessory can provide convenience for consumers. - **Elevating Mundane Products:** Mundane products, like stationery, can be made more exciting by adding an element of playfulness or functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery and Writing Utensils:** The stationery industry can explore creating novel and multi-purpose writing utensils and accessories. - **Children's Toys and Games:** The toy industry can create accessories and toys that make mundane objects, like stationery, more fun for kids. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore integrating multi-functional accessories, like these pen glasses, into their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md) - [Flatpack Everyday Carry Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hancept-zero-mk2.md)