While most people do the majority of their writing on computers these days, there is still a huge market for pens, especially innovative ones.
These creative innovations go way beyond the colourful BIC pens or sparkly gel writers. There's a whole new genre of digital pens, for example, that look like they will play significant roles in our future. They allow people to "write" on any surface, eliminating the need to destroy trees, as the pen records the motions digitally, storing them for future uploads on computers.
In addition, there are pens with nifty functionality, such as those that are able to detect Wi-Fi hot spots.
Below are the most innovative pen-related -- from futuristic digital pens to luxury pens, tutor pens and even pen spinning competitions -- features on Trendhunter.com.
29 Awesome Pens of the Future
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Nokia Digital Pen
Recall What You Write!
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Pen with WiFi detector from Informatica
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Docupen RC800
Full Page 24Bit Colour Handheld Scanner
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Solar-Powered Pen is a Wireless Spy Cam
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Fly
Pentop Computer
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Dead Fred Pen Holder
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Alcohol Breath and UV Warning Tester
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Eco-Friendly Digital Pen
The Techie Way To Save Trees
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$300,000 Tribute Pen
Mont Blanc Prince Rainier III
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Projected Monitors
Computers in Pens
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Prison Pen Prevents Bodily Harm
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Pen Projects Your Logo
Shameless Promotion Anywhere
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Flash Drive Fountain Pen
S.T. Dupont USB
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Candy Pen Caps
Suck My Bic
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Digital Pen
Logitech io2 Records Your Writing
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Digital Fountain Pen
Send SMS and Email
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Emotion-Sensitive Pens
Philips Mood Pens
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Pen Pays Homage to Swiss Watchmakers
Caran d'Ache Pens Resemble Clocks
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Digimemo A402
Digitally Captures Your Writing to a Flash Card
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Celeb Autographs From A Distance
LongPen Designed By Margaret Atwood
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Pen Spinning Tournaments
16 Year Old Japanese Champion
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Space and Underwater Pen
Tombow's Object XL Pressurized Ink Cartridges
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Pen Cutlery
Work N' Eat With Din-Ink
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Deceptive Fashion IV
Fake Pen-in-Pocket Shirts
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Digitally Record Your Scribbles
The Zpen
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Light-Up Floating Pod Pen
Customizable Logo-Lites
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Mobile Phone Writes Too
The CellPenPhone?
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Hot Spot Finder
Pen Detects Wifi
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Language Learning 2.0
The Speaking Pen
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Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks
Side Note Boasts a MagSafe-Compatible Design for Added Ease
Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens
The Mantis Pen by 3 Peters is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Branded Science Center Smartphones
The Infinix Note 30 Pro Celebrates Scientific History
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Ceremonious Writing Utensils
The Aestus Signature Pen by Rahil Hasan Comes with a Dock
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
The NanoInk From InnoZoom Outlasts 100 Regular Pencils
AI-Powered SEO Writers
AI Article Writer Will Craft SEO-Rich Articles
Blazing-Fast Business Professional Laptops
The Latest Lenovo ThinkPads Come in Five Model Choices
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
Modernized Ultra-Durable Luggage
PENSA and Zero Halliburton Teamed Up to Elevate Travel Gear
AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens
The XNote is a ChatGPT-Enhanced Pen for Digital Drawings
Micro-Sized Multitool Pens
The Malboro & Kane 'MiniPen' is Made Out of Durable Titanium
Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets
The ReMarkable Paper Pro is a Stripped-Down Tablet for Productivity
Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
BIC Partners with GRAMMY-Nominated Artist Charlie Puth
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Chromatic Customizable Display Laptops
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE Has an E Ink Prism Lid
Notepad-Replacing E Ink Tablets
The PocketBook InkPad X Pro Comes with a Wacom Stylus
AI Writing Tools
WriteGo.ai Helps Students and Writers Reach Their Full Potential
Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards
The Bored Intelligent Keyboard Offers Three-Times Faster Typing
Tech-Equipped Classroom Lecterns
This Smart Lectern from the TZEN Studio is Sleek and Stylish
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus
Colorware Unveils the Limited Apple Number 2 Pencil
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Pen-Enabled E-Readers
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Uses Color E Ink Technology
Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse
The Gime Mouse Concept Reuses Old Keyboard Parts
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Enhanced Tablet Designs
Huawei is Set to Introduce a New MatePad Pro Series Tablet
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Multi-Position eInk Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Note Air4 C is Great for Reading and Writing
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Bit-Bearing Multitool Pens
The Second-Generation 'Tool Pen' Promises Streamlined Bit Access
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
External OLED Pen Displays
Wacom Unveiled its Highest-Spec 13" Pen Display to Date
Digital E Ink Typwriters
The Zerowriter Ink Offers a Week of Battery Life
Elegantly Modernized Fountain Pens
The TaG Submarine Collection Pens Come in Two Options
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
AI-Enabled E Ink Tablet
Viwoods AiPaper Provides an Advanced Paper-Like Experience
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Infinitely Refillable Writing Pens
The Wren by Tom's Studio Has an Aluminum Body & Replaceable Tip
Anniversary Honoring Luxe Pens
Montblanc Unveils the Meisterstück x Olympic Heritage Capsule
Digital Note-Taking Tablets
Onyx International Releases a Cheaper Monochrome E-Paper Tablet Option
AI Prompt-Writing Services
PromptPal Generates Optimal Prompts for Specific Use Cases
Modular EDC Writing Utensils
The RocketInk Titanium Pocket Pen Weighs in at 0.7-Ounces
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Pre-Writing AI Research
'Before You Write' Does the Work Before You Sit Down to Create Content
AI Journaling Applications
Microsoft's 'Journal' Uses AI to Enhance Notetaking and Reflection
Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Filmmaker-Approved Writing Utensils
The Montblanc x Wes Anderson Schreiberling Pen is Sleek
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
Refillable Tank Desktop Printers
The HP Smart Tank 7000 Printers Have a Cartridge-Free Design
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Paint Brand Marker Shades
PANTONE Joins Royal Talens on a New Capsule of Colorful Markers
Sleek Nail Polish Pens
VYL-01 Has Introduced a Nail Pen for Easier Application
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Humanizing AI Writing Tools
Text Humanizer Makes AI-Written Content Sound More Natural
Coffee-Inspired Pens
The Sheaffer Coffee Edition Celebrates the Pairing of Coffee & Writing
Ergonomic Quality Computer Mice
The 'ProPoint' from Swiftpoint Incorporates a Quality Sensor
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
AI-Detecting Student Softwares
Turnitin Originality Investigates the Authenticity of Student Works
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Peel-Off Nail Polish Pens
Pretty Nail Graffiti is Packaged in a Refillable, Airless Smartpen
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
AI Writing Generators
Swift AI Writer Automates Content Creation Through Various Mediums
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Elegant Productivity Tablets
The Huawei MatePad 12 X Has a 12-Inch PaperMatte Display
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Hair Gem Stylers
Hally's Patent-Pending Gem Pen Brings Bedazzling to a New Generation
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Interactive Content Chat Platforms
'Writesparkle' Lets Users Chat with a Variety of Content
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens
Nuwa Innovation Presents the AI-Fuelled Nuwa Pen Design
Laptop-Friendly Mouse Pads
The 'Bord' Mouse Pad Attaches onto Any Laptop
Four-in-One Colored Pens
BIC Launched its 4 Color Shine Pens for Back-to-School
Ergonomic Liquid Eyeliners
Professional Paint Brushes Inspired the 24/7 Inks Liquid Eyeliner
Color-Displaying Ink Variants
Kobe University Researchers Launch the New Nano-Scale Inks
Digital Pen Technology
The Apple Pencil Pro Was Made to Complement Apple's Ecosystem
Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
The University of Hong Kong Developed a New Dyed Ink
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Logitech Introduces Wave Keys: the Future of Ergonomic Typing
Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Ohuhu Launxhes Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Sticky Notes Holder Concepts
This Post-it Note Holder Concept has a Tall Structure
Pill-Shaped Pen Holders
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Void Pen Pot with a Resting Space
Virtual MR Headset Styluses
The Logitech MX Ink Mixed Reality Stylus Works with the Meta Quest
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
AI Speech Writing Tools
SpeechWrite Crafts Personal Words for Any Occassion
Ergonomic Natural Movement Keyboards
The Flow Keyboard by NUIO Transforms Ergonomic Peripherals
Electric Ink PC Screens
The Bigme AIO is an All-in-One PC Design with E-Ink and QHD
Precision-Engineered EDC Pens
The WESN Bard Titanium Pen is Modern and Minimalistic
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Low-Cost Entry-Level Styluses
The New Apple Pencil Has USB-C Connectivity and More
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
AI Gift Note Writers
This Tool Heps Users Craft a Well-Written Message for a Gift
Wristworn Makeup Brushes
Pennelli Faro Debuted a Makeup Brush Innovation at 'MakeUp in' 2023
AI-Powered Academic Writing Tools
Quillword Helps Produce More Research-Focused Writing
AI-Powered Writing Tools
myStylus Seeks to Boost Academic and Professional Writing
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
Elevating Notepad Features
Goodnotes, a Renowned AI Note-Taking App, Debuts Palette & Dynamic Ink
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Acrylic-Accommodating Keyboard Covers
The Tippy Type Helps Users with Long Nails to Type with Ease
Multipurpose Solvent Pens
The WD-40 Precision Pen Takes a Trusted Formula to Go
Cork-Base Spinning Lamps
Pelin Özbalcı Designs the Multifunctional Cork sPINmemo Lamp
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
Human-Like AI Writing
Humanlike Writer Offers Enhanced Language Abilities to Bypass AI Detection
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
AI Writing Feedback
Wriiter is a Tool That Helps People Become Better Writers
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Online Annotation Presentation Tools
Google Slides Launches a New Annotation Presentation Feature
Minimal Compact Pen Stands
Kairi Eguchi Designs the Metallic Serenity Pen Stand
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Academic AI Writing Assistants
Paperpal Showcases Incredible Results Within 18 Months of Launching
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web