# Covert Writing Utensils The Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener is Aesthetically Awesome By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-camera-pencil-sharpener References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/vintage-camera-pencil-sharpener/) & [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/297469377/Vintage-Camera-Pencil-Sharpener) If you like all things hipster and you happen to be an artist or writer, then you’ll surely love the [vintage camera pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmera). This sweet pencil sharpener will get your art supplies perfectly pointy in a seriously stylish way. It looks like a [nostalgic double lens camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs8), except it doesn’t actually have the ability to take pictures. Instead, you can stick your pencil in the top lens and it’ll sharpen your pencil to perfection. It even has a secret compartment at the bottom that will catch all your pencil shavings so you don’t make a mess during the process. Grab one of these if you’re into [chic desk supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hipster Desk Accessories:** Designing and creating unique and aesthetically pleasing desk accessories for the hipster market can tap into the growing demand for stylish stationery. - **Nostalgic-inspired Art Supplies:** Developing art supplies with a vintage camera aesthetic can target artists and writers who appreciate nostalgic designs, providing them with a unique and stylish tool for their creative endeavors. - **Multi-functional Stationery:** Incorporating practical features like secret compartments into stationery products can offer convenience and organization for users, introducing delightful surprises and making everyday tasks more enjoyable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** By merging functionality and aesthetics, manufacturers in the stationery and office supplies industry can attract customers seeking unique and visually appealing products that enhance their workspaces. - **Art and Craft:** The art and craft industry can leverage nostalgic-inspired art supplies to cater to artists, writers, and creative professionals who seek tools that reflect their personal style and evoke a sense of nostalgia. - **Design and Home Decor:** Collaborating with designers in the home decor industry can create opportunities to produce hipster-inspired desk accessories that serve as both functional tools and decorative pieces for modern workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [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) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Spinning Desk Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferfereh.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md)