(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)
There are so many ways to store you pens — bags, cases, vertical stands, trays, etc. If you want to incorporate a more dramatic storage mechanism on your desk, then have I got the perfect pen holder for you. The Crab Pen Holder from Ahnitol is an adorable little crab who is so excited to hold your pen for you while you're not using it.
This is a simple product that does one thing, and it does it well. I can't say I've ever had a particular interest in crabs, but it looks fairly realistic to me. The little crab legs and pinchers have a good amount of detail, and the little eyes appear to be looking up at you. The bright blue/green colorway I have is also a really fantastic color choice that compliments a lot of my pens.
I can't say I necessarily need this little accessory to hold my pen on my desk. But it's earned a spot on my desk with or without a pen simply because of how cute it is. When it's not holding a pen, it just looks like an eager, friendly crab that says, "Gimme your pen!" And when I decide to put a pen in its claws, it does a fantastic job at that and looks like such a tough, strong crab.
Apart from providing me with my own source of joy, it's also a great conversation starter that grabs the attention of anyone that comes by your desk. And this little crab doesn't judge what kind of pen you give it to hold. It can be a high-end fountain pen, a Bic Crystal, Apple Pencil, Sharpie, or anything else that fits in his little grip.
You can see more product photos of the Crab Pen Holder on Ahnitol's website, and you can also order these from Amazon US (affiliate link) if that's more convenient for you. There aren't as many color options on Amazon, though. At ten bucks, these make a great impulse buy or gift.
(Brad got crabs directly from Ahnitol at the 2022 San Francisco Pen Show, and paid full price for the pleasure.)
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