These low-tech writing tools range from lyrical pencil packs to pen accessories that are intricately crafted. While the days of traditional stationary supplies may be long gone thanks to tablets, laptops and smartphones, traditional writing tools continue to appeal to fans of well-crafted and authentic products.
Reviving nostalgia, these novelty pencils and collectible pens may remind one of school days or objects found in their parents' home offices. Despite of its digital stylus replacement, traditional pens are becoming more coveted by consumers with an appreciation of artisanal products. These lovers of nostalgia are willing to invest in handcrafted writing tools and pencil packs with a pop culture inspiration.
Standouts from this list include pen accessories that mimic makeup packaging and pencils that are adorned with mixologist-approved recipes.
30 Low-Tech Writing Tools

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Sculptural Inkless Pens
The Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen Features a Beautiful Design Aesthetic

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Touch-Sensitive Writing Tools
Pen by Wenhao Wang is a Subtly Hi-Tech Piece of Stationery
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Travel-Themed Writing Tools
The Journey Pencil Takes Writers on a Trip Around The Globe
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Coarse Language Pencils
These Comical Swearing Pencil Designs Hope to Encourage You to Write
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Multi-Tool Styluses
The Monteverde One Touch Stylus Tool Pen is Digital and Analog
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Scrappy Writing Tools
Ariane Prin Creates Eco-Friendly Pencils Made Out of Sawdust
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Exacerbated Exclamation Pencils
These Foul-Mouthed Statement Pencils are Fed Up
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Sleek Aluminum Writing Tools
The Baux Pen is Made Using Bic Brand Parts
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Rapper Quote Pencils
The Kanye Pencil Set Features Quotes Said by the Hip Hop Superstar
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Rustic Custom Wood Pens
Designer Stephanie Walsh Creates Exquisite Writing Tools
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Deceptive Hybrid Writing Tools
This Wooden Mechanical Pencil Combines Two Types of Writing Tools
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Hi-Tech Writing Tools
The Filipe Lima 'Rollpen' for the 'Design the Perfect Pen' Competition
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Pressure-Perceptive Writing Tools
The YuFu is a Stylus Containing a Pressure Sensitive Fine Tip
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Vibrating Writing Tools
The Lernstift Pen Alerts People When They Have Made a Spelling Mistake
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Custom Counterbalancing Pens
CB + P by Bobby Davis Does Not Follow a One-Size-Fits-All Model
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Pen-Transforming Styluses
The MORE/REAL Stylus Cap is Super Practical
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Tech-Savvy Writing Tools
The USB Flash Drive Pen Keeps Your Files on Hand
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Makeup Inspired Writing Tools
The Lipstick Ballpoint Pen from Fred Flare is Cleverly Deceiving
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Sitcom Romance Writing Tools
The Teenage Power Couple Pencil Set Pays Tribute to Darling Duos
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Lyrical Diva Superstar Pencils
A Set of Queen Beyonce Pencils is a Necessity for True Fans
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Wine-Filled Writing Tools
Winery Casa Mariol Attracts Business Partners with Intoxicating Pens
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Organic Writing Tools
The Sprout Pen Creates Natural Penmanship
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Retro Game Office Supplies
These Pac-Man Pencil Top Erasers Will Add Fun to Your Work Routine
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Gambling Writing Tools
The Pencil Dice is Both Practical and Fun
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Pro-Narcotic Slogan Pencils
Sharpen Your 'Cool to Do Drugs' Pencil and Watch Its Message Change
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Mixology-Themed Writing Tools
This Classic Cocktails Pencil Set Celebrates Refined Drink Recipes
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Percussion Writing Tools
Perform Drum Solos During Lunch Breaks With Drumstick Pencils
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Weighted Writing Tools
The Yulasha Pen Has Been Tweaked to Avoid Rolling onto the Ground
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Camera-Inspired Writing Tools
The Camera Pen Makes Shutter Sounds and Flashes When Clicked
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Stimulating Scented Pencils
Take Wonderfully Scented Notes with This Collection of Yummy Supplies
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Metallic Retro-Inspired Mutlitools
The Leatherman Rebar Multitool Has 17 Tools in Total
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Flatpack Everyday Carry Pens
The Hancept Zero Mk2 Folds Flat Like a Credit Card
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
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens
The 'MEZMOPEN' Supports Writing and Play from the Desktop
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
Paper-Like Drawing Tablets
The ugee Q6 Mobile Drawing Tablet Has Toy-Like Design
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
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Craft-Aesthetic Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY 'Martina Calvi Collection' Features Whimsical Styles
Micro Concealing Pencils
Lisa Eldridge's Pinpoint Precisely Covers Spots and Shadows
Mechanical Origami EDC Pens
The Zero Mk2 Pen by Hancept has Transforming Components
Lifelike Writing Utensil Styluses
The Apple Pencil Pro Has the Barrel Roll Gyroscope Feature
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus
Colorware Unveils the Limited Apple Number 2 Pencil
Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs
Montegrappa Commemorates the Flash with a New Pen Design
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Wellness-Focused Stationery Brands
PleaseNotes Sends Positive Vibes with Its Affirmation Gel Pens
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
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
Calligraphic Beauty Brushes
The Victoria Beckham Beauty Brushes Include Ergonomic & Custom Designs
Dual-Tipped Brow Pens
L'Oréal Paris Faux Brow Creates Precise, Hair-Like Strokes
Modular Titanium EDC Tools
The BoltLite is a Modular Tool with a Sleek Visual Design
Fantasy-Based Writing Pens
Montegrappa's 'Lord of the Rings' Collectible Pen is a Limited-Edition
All-in-One Gel Polish Pens
Click Colors by Tom Bachik Simplifies Quality Manicures at Home
Productivity Enhancing Tools
The MOFT Snap Flow is a Sleek Portable Focus Tool
Elegantly Modernized Fountain Pens
The TaG Submarine Collection Pens Come in Two Options
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
AI Note-Taking Apps
VoicePen Creates Concise Notes, Essays, and Quizzes Using AI
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
Modern Wooden Desk Accessories
The 'Ofiistory' Desk Supplies by Bae Seung Bin are Minimalist
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Infinitely Refillable Writing Pens
The Wren by Tom's Studio Has an Aluminum Body & Replaceable Tip
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Anniversary Honoring Luxe Pens
Montblanc Unveils the Meisterstück x Olympic Heritage Capsule
Modular EDC Writing Utensils
The RocketInk Titanium Pocket Pen Weighs in at 0.7-Ounces
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
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
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Titanium Twist Ballpoint Pens
The James Brand Unveils the Smooth Twisting Bolen Pen Design
Brutalist Aluminum Stationery Sets
Blanked Studios Presents the Lumon Stationery Set
Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits
The Dip and Decorate Dozen Kit Features Decorative Edible Pens
Filmmaker-Approved Writing Utensils
The Montblanc x Wes Anderson Schreiberling Pen is Sleek
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Artful Precision Eyeliners
Japanese Calligraphy Inspired Haus Labs' Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner
Minimalist Tech Writings
The Minimalist Book Offers Writing About Tech and Programing Philosophy
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns
BIC Brazil Marks the 75th Anniversary of the BIC Cristal Pen
User-Repairable E-Ink Tablets
Supernote's A5 X2 Manta Focuses on Right-to-Repair Innovations
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Multitasking Lip Liners
The Travel-Ready Tower 28 OneLiner is for Lips, Eyes and Cheeks
Refillable Repurposed Plastic Pens
The Wren Write Off by Tom's Studio is Made from Discarded Pens
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Thematic Journaling Stamps
The Tsuki ‘Lunar Delivery Bullet Journal Stamp Set' has 14 Wood Stamps
Coffee-Inspired Pens
The Sheaffer Coffee Edition Celebrates the Pairing of Coffee & Writing
Colorful Tech Stylus Devices
The Apple Crayon Pro Device Has a Unique Nostalgic Design
Portable Creative Tool Collections
Huion Has Expanded Its Android Tablet Lineup with Kamvas Slate
AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art
DrawingPics is an Offline AI Art Generator for Sketches and Visuals
Revived Crayon Collections
Crayola's Limited-Edition Pack Brings Back Retired Crayon Colors
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Hair Gem Stylers
Hally's Patent-Pending Gem Pen Brings Bedazzling to a New Generation
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Speech-To-Text Transcriptions
VoicePen Converts Recordings into Text, Summaries, or Blog Posts
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Organized Minimal Pen Holders
Filippo Mambretti Designs the Sleek Stilo75 Pen Holder
Four-in-One Colored Pens
BIC Launched its 4 Color Shine Pens for Back-to-School
Digital Pen Technology
The Apple Pencil Pro Was Made to Complement Apple's Ecosystem
Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools
This Upright Pencil Sharper Has a Elongated Structure
DIY-Targeted Product Lines
xTool's M1 Ultra and Heat Press Cater to DIY Enthusiasts of All Levels
Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Ohuhu Launxhes Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens
CurvaPen Inc. Recently Debuted the CurvaPen Handwriting Tool
All-Black Travel Accessories
Goldwin Unveils a New Travel Equipment Line for Outdoor Exploration
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
Hybrid Makeup Pens
Annabelle Cosmetics Introduces the Bigshow Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen
Makeup-Friendly Cotton Swabs
Q-tips Precision Tips are the Beauty Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed
All-Metal 4-In-1 EDC Pens
The FLINTONE is a Modular Pen with Various Functions
Unique Pen-Brand Sweepstakes
Zebra Pen Reprises its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes
Writing Productivity Toolkits
Writer Dashboard Tracks Ideas, Projects, and Income in One Place
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Precision-Engineered EDC Pens
The WESN Bard Titanium Pen is Modern and Minimalistic
Crayon-Style Lip Products
The Ilia Beauty Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon is Vegan-Friendly
AI-Powered Writing Tools
myStylus Seeks to Boost Academic and Professional Writing
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors
Crayola is Bringing Back Some Retired Colors of its Archives
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Text Styling Tools
Stylish Text Transforms Plain Text Into Eye-Catching Messages Instantly
Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards
Studio SHFT Designs the FOLD B with a Minimal Aesthetic
AI-Powered Academic Writing Tools
Quillword Helps Produce More Research-Focused Writing
Minimalist Note-Taking Apps
Scratchpad Offers Instant, Always-Accessible Notes on macOS and iOS
Lyric Writing Assistants
Lyrcs Helps You Write Better Lyrics With Rhymes, Chords, And Flow
Elevating Notepad Features
Goodnotes, a Renowned AI Note-Taking App, Debuts Palette & Dynamic Ink
Nostalgic Baking Tool Ranges
Ann Clark Expands Its Product Line with 20 New Offerings
Multipurpose Solvent Pens
The WD-40 Precision Pen Takes a Trusted Formula to Go
Distraction-Free Writing Tools
Typewritist Provides A Minimalist Typewriter Experience For Focus
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
Vocabulary Learning Tools
Write2Learn’s Smart Review System Helps Users Improve English
Cutting-Edge Writing Tools
Highland Pro Promises to Enhance the Creative Writing Experience
Visual Email Newsletters
PencilBooth is a Newsletter That Prioritizes Images Over Text
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Creativity-Focused Drawing Pads
The Newly Unveiled ugee Fun Drawing Pad UT2 and UT3 are Versatile
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Multidimensional Natural Lip Liners
Glossier's Lip Line Enhancing Pencils Match Natural Body Tones
Smear-Resistant Writing Pens
The 'BIC Gel-ocity Gel Pens' are Quick Drying
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Comprehensive Writing Support
AllWriting is a Go-To Solution to Improve Academic Performance
Private Label School Supplies
Meijer is Introducing a New Selection of Products for Back-to-School
Zero-Plastic Copper Ballpoint Pens
The TWYST Ballpoint Pen by Legendär is All-Metal Machined
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
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
Streamlined AI Writing Services
LittleJot Aims to Simplify the Often Complex Task of Writing
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Unlimited Randomly Generated Tools
The Random Tools is Ideal for Sparking Creativity in Writers
Compact Computer Tool Kits
This StarTech PC Computer Tool Kit Features 11 Essential Pieces
Interactive Note Managers
Jotterly Transforms Notes into Interactive Guides to Boost Productivity
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Nostalgic Journal Entries
With Nitch, Users Can Re-Visit Their Past Diary Entries
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web
Writing Assistance Tools
Wordiebox Offers Essential Tools for Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary