Poll SP3 Pen Grip

[Childs Play]

Does anyone else think that the surface pro 3 pen could use a grip?


I designed this guy and I'm toying with the idea of starting a kickstarter for it, but I want to get some feedback from other SP3 users.

I find that the grip greatly improves the ergonomics of the pen as well as the utility of the two side buttons. Before I had to reposition the pen every time I wanted to use the side buttons, now my thumb is always in the right spot. Makes the writing experience that much smoother.

Let me know what you think.

 

[malberttoo]

I would, if it is reasonably priced.

 

[m0v1em4n]

HI,
Yes I think the surface pen is a little in the fat side and not very nice to hold

 

[Maciej]

I'd really like to try it out, but starting a Kickstarter campaign might be a bit overhaul, don't you think?
If you want to earn some money for that, you might use some 3D Printing pages.

 

[hughlle]

No problem with the pen here. Almost too chunky as it is.

 

[sharpuser]

Get a grip. I mean, from the drugstore. Like one of these, or peel one off of another spent pen. Use scissors to cut to size:

 

[sharpuser]

The keyboard pen loop may be a problem with some grips, but you could always have a second pen handy that has grips installed.

Cut from a cheap mechanical pencil:

 

[C.O]

This is so funny, I just posted the same on Reddit and nobody replied:http://www.reddit.com/r/Surface/comments/2w0g82/sp3_pen_grips/

Really liking your concept; hoping somebody does one!

 

[Childs Play]

Thanks! With any luck (and perhaps some advertising) I'll be able to get these made in a rubber like material and get it to the people who want it.

 

[malberttoo]

The keyboard pen loop may be a problem with some grips, but you could always have a second pen handy that has grips installed.

Cut from a cheap mechanical pencil:

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Nice, I completely see where you're going with this, but it doesn't address the core issue: that in my hand (and @Childs Play's as well I assume) the pen rolls and wiggles. It's hard to explain, but the flat triangle shape would let me keep a precise grip on the pen that didn't move.

 

[Childs Play]

Alright guys, if you're interested I've opened a store on Shapeways. http://www.shapeways.com/shops/onegrip
You can buy it there and they will 3-d print it for you and send it.

Or if you have a 3-d printer already and want to help me beta test my model, let me know and I'll get you a copy of the .STL file.

 

[C.O]

Sweet, i'll check it out when I get home; its affordable!