Abstract: A wearable holder for a writing instrument, such as a pen, pencil or the like comprises a slidable clip member adapted to attach to a user's clothing, and a writing instrument holding means for releasably holding a pen or the like, secured to the slidable clip member. The writing instrument holding means is rotatably secured to the outer face of the slidable clip member by means of a freely turning shaft, such as a rivet or a nut and bolt assembly. In use, the slidable clip member may be attached to the user's clothing in various orientations, for example, horizontally or vertically or other, and the freely turning shaft will allow the writing instrument to hang vertically. The writing instrument holding means may be a generally hollow open-ended cylindrical member made of a resilient material, with a longitudinal slit to allow a writing instrument to be inserted and removed.

Abstract: “Holder for pens and the like,” a device that attaches to clothing or fabric material, mainly a shirt, coat or automotive seatbelt strap. The device utilizes a free turning or pivoting disk approximately ¾ inch in diameter with hook, loop or magnetic material attached to the surface of the disk. A writing instrument or other lightweight item, with hook, loop or magnetic material applied to it, can be easily attached to the disk with the use of one hand and will automatically hang vertically.