# Gambling Writing Tools The Pencil Dice is Both Practical and Fun By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-dice References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/07/01/pencil-dice/) & [buysebastianbergne](http://www.buysebastianbergne.com/product.php?id_product=17) Stationery, especially [writing tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool), are becoming more and more interesting since many people are resorting to using their computers and other devices to take notes now; just take a quick look at the Pencil Dice. This simple yet fun pencil features traditional [dice markings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d20-digital-watch) on its end for decoration as well as fun activities. Brought to you by Buy Sebastian Bergne, the Pencil Dice actually looks like a set of dice since it is all white with black marking. Perfect for whiling away boring college lectures or office meetings, the Pencil Dice is also a fun way to distract or entertain children and friends. The Pencil Dice would prove very helpful in [decision-making processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-the-wheel-decision-maker) as well. Of course, the user must take precautions that the Pencil Dice will not encourage a gambling addiction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stationery Innovation:** The Pencil Dice demonstrates the growing trend of making stationery tools more interesting and engaging. - **Multifunctional Writing Tools:** The Pencil Dice highlights the trend of creating writing tools that serve multiple purposes beyond writing. - **Interactive Office Supplies:** The Pencil Dice reflects the trend of incorporating interactive elements into office supplies for increased engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **School and Office Supplies:** The Pencil Dice presents an opportunity for the school and office supplies industry to develop more unique and captivating writing tools. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** The Pencil Dice opens up possibilities for the gift and novelty items industry to create playful and functional products that bring joy to users. - **Decision-making Tools:** The Pencil Dice showcases the potential for the decision-making tools industry to create innovative products that facilitate decision-making processes in a fun and interactive way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Gamified Task Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-my-day.md) - [Gamified Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidice.md)