# Stainless Steel Pen Sleeves The Pen Type-A Gives Hi-Tec-C Cartridges a Nicer Home By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-type-a References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/pen-type-a/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/205734763/pen-type-a-a-minimal-pen) Appreciate your writing tools by encasing them in something a little more sophisticated than plastic, like the featured Pen Type-A. Made specifically for Hi-Tec-C cartridges, which happens to be a favorite among designers and artists, the Pen Type-A is a stainless steel cover that really improves the look and functionality of this pen. Created by [CW&T](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra), the Pen Type-A is made from a solid block of 304 stainless steel. A two-part sleeve, it features a rounded steel part that immediately covers the [ink cartridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen) as well as a boxy outer layer that can also act as a ruler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Pen Accessories:** Opportunities to disrupt the pen accessories market by creating sophisticated covers for boring writing implements that no longer impress their users. - **Art-focused Writing Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art tools sector by creating more aesthetically pleasing writing tools for designers and artists. - **Innovative Pen Design:** Opportunities to transform the pen industry by developing pens that are both visually appealing and functional. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the stationery and office supplies sector by creating more upscale and stylish products. - **Art Supplies:** Opportunities to disrupt the art supplies sector by creating more attractive and functional writing tools for artists and designers. - **Luxury Consumer Goods:** Innovative opportunities in the luxury goods market by introducing high-end writing tools and accessories for discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Titanium Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint.md) - [Featherweight Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typec-ultra.md) - [Zero-Plastic Copper Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md)