# Handcrafted Wooden Pencils These Stylish Writing Tools Appeal to Adults with a Minimalist Design By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-21 | Updated 2016-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-writing-tools References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sostanza-pencil-07-20-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1417483388/sostanza) Stylish writing tools are not just for school children. The [handcrafted Italian-made Sostanza pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments) are a beauty in their own right and appeal to adults with their [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen). The pencil is not like others, although it's made of wood, it never has to be sharpened. Instead of having lead built into the core, the pencil is actually made of two pieces side by side held with together with a ring and has [replaceable graphite in the center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen). When the graphite runs out, the user just takes the pencil apart and puts a new one in. The Sostanza comes in five different colors and is packaged in a creative way using vials.The artistic novelty of the item is what makes it one-of-kind and serves as an excellent selling point for the company. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/sostanza-pencil-07-20-2016/), [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1417483388/sostanza) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Stylish Writing Tools:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and visually appealing writing tools for adults. - **Minimalist Design:** Potential for minimalist design to attract a niche market of adults looking for elegant writing tools. - **Replaceable Graphite:** Innovation opportunity to create eco-friendly writing tools with replaceable graphite. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Potential for stationery companies to tap into the market for stylish writing tools for adults. - **Design:** Designers can explore the opportunity to create elegant and minimalist writing tools for adult consumers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for eco-friendly product companies to develop writing tools with replaceable graphite to reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Minimalist Professional Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ystudio-stat-series.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.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)