Abstract: A writing instrument having an ergonomic configuration and methods for making the instrument. The instrument is elongated having an equilateral triangular cross-section and having a uniform partial twist along the length thereof. The partial twist permits flat surface engagement for the thumb, index finger and middle finger and for the dorsal first web space of the user's hand. The uniform twist in combination with the equilateral cross-sectional shape also permits tight packing in bulk. A method for making the instrument in the form of a rigid pencil is also provided.

Abstract: An ergonomic writing instrument has a writing section, a grasping section, and a stabilizing section. The writing instrument reduces stress and writing fatigue by providing the grasping section with a substantial thickness to keep users from clenching and a surface with a contour that essentially fits a portion of a hand, such as either the index finger or the middle finger of the left and right human hand or that essentially fits portions of both the index finger and middle finger. The grasping section is generally symmetrical about a plane essentially normal to the contoured surface so that the writing instrument can be used by either a right handed person or a left handed person.

Abstract: A writing instrument comprises a gripping component formed in the shape of a tab. An insertion component is formed in an annular shape and provided to the lower surface of one end of the gripping component. A pen tip component is provided extending from one end of the gripping component and having at the distal end thereof a pen tip capable of writing.

Abstract: A ballpoint pen with cap has an overall length which is substantially equal to a conventional credit card enabling the pen to fit snugly in a credit card receiving pocket of a pocket book. The pen has a thin, flat body containing a writing cartridge and having opposite side edges diverging rearward in plan from a front writing end to provide a broad, flat, blade-like, hand engaging rear portion. The body also tapers in thickness as it extends outward to opposite side and rear edges forming a narrow, peripheral insertion edge. The rear end is straight and the cap is rectangular so that, when assembled, opposite ends of the pen have straight edges extending substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the body. The body has a lateral supporting and guiding lobe for engagement with a writer's hand in different positions to facilitate a fluid writing action with different pen grips.