Stylish, weighted, and you can barely tell the difference between a normal pen. SenseAid has created this weighted pen for one purpose and one purpose only – to reduce those tremors, and calm your hand for a smoother writing experience.
Super, big, and fat. Not the most elegant words you can use to describe a weighted pen, but definitely the world which showcases what it’s meant to do. And it does that quite well. Plenty of happy customers and priced at a great value.
An all-round solid weighted pen. Coming with an added ergonomic grip for those who tend to extend their writing sessions beyond the typical time frame. At 4 ounces (113 grams) it’s definitely going to lower those tremors for smoother writing.
Writing is an art form. Something people from all walks of life enjoy. The act of putting pen to paper and creating words or art with your hands is something a phone or computer simply cannot replicate. Unfortunately, even the smallest or tremors can turn the joyful experience into one of displeasure.
No more. It’s time to bring back the pleasing writing experience with a weighted pen and/or pencil.
Similar to weighted utensils which have been specifically designed for those with tremors, a weighted pen aims to solve the same problem by simply adding a little extra weight to the everyday item.
By adding the weight, it forces the muscles in the arms and hand to contract more, acting as a natural stabiliser. Perfect for those with an essential tremor or tremors as a result of Parkinson’s.
Want to read more about weighted pens and the science behind them? Scroll further down and read the full guide. Otherwise, here are some of the best ones available on the market today:
One of the highest-rated, most purchased, and most praised weighted pens on the market. The SenseAid weighted pen has been on the market for many years now and has racked up plenty of positive experiences from previous customers.
From our research, it seems to be a generic Amazon brand, with no real company behind them. But that doesn’t mean the pen isn’t quality. It certainly is.
The pen is heavy, sturdy, and wholly solid. It weighs 11x heavier than typical pens, coming in at around 70 grams total (typical pens are around 5 grams).
It comes with a 1.00mm rollerball tip, which is perfect for those with tremors because it requires less pressure to achieve the same writing style.
There is room for improvement, with the design of the pen making it so 1/3 of the weight is held in the cap – which is taken off for use. Meaning when writing with the pen, the weight will reduce to around 50 grams.
In the end, if you’re looking for one of the most effective weighted pens available, this is it.
The name’s a bit hysterical and it doesn’t look the classiest, but hey, it accurately describes the pen! It’s big. It’s fat. It’s weighted. And it’s more certainly super.
This weighted pen by Thixotropic has been positively rated by almost all its reviewers.
I took a chance and ordered these pens to see if they might help. And I am happy to report they have helped me to write more legibly. They are comfortable to hold and I like the lanyards attached as they are harder to lose. Ha!
It’s been exceptionally designed. Coming with a very easy-hold-shape and rubber gripping, meaning one it’s in your hand, it’s going to be hard to get out.
If you or someone who know has tremors from Parkinson’s or from anything else, this is truly a great pen to consider.
Thankfully, the lanyard is detachable as well for those that do not need it.
One of the heaviest weighted pens available. Coming in at a whopping 113 grams or 4 ounces, it weighs more than 20 times the average pen. That’s surely going to get those tremors under control.
Stacy’s Sensory Solutions has a huge range of products in-store to help people with various issues. And this weighted pen is perfectly designed to improve legibility, preventing hand cramps when writing, and smoothing out small or large tremors.
This pen has been designed by doctors and its ergonomic handgrip has been recommended by The Arthritis Foundation.
Pens and pencils are great. Handwriting can benefit you in many ways such as stimulating creativity, encouraging mindfulness as you focus on each and every word, promoting the expression of your emotions, and more.
Unfortunately, not all of us are born with perfectly still hands making the art of handwriting a seamless task. On top of that, as some of us grow old, some of our bodies don’t seem to act as good as they once were.
Essential tremors and the effects of Parkinson’s disease can lead to the joyful experience of sitting down and writing a letter, journaling, and even creating art, to turn into displeasure.
A stable hand is vital.
And one of the ways to stabilising a trembling hand is by forcing the muscles to contract more. As well as promoting a more focused hand-eye connection in the neurons.
This is also a common benefit as to why many get a weighted pillow. The extra weighted helps calm the muscles and senses, allowing for a smoother and more pleasant sleep.
In the end, a weighted pen can reduce the tremors allowing for smoother and legible writing. But just how heavy should that pen be?
Pens, and even weighted pens, are still relatively light in terms of the objects we handle on a daily basis. But compared to each other, there’s a world of difference.
Not so much a world, but around 2 to 4 ounces more. Weighted pens are typically 10 to 20 times heavier than normal pens.
Generally speaking, as long as it’s between 3 to 4 ounces, you should be good to go.
If you’re a DIY-kinda person, you’ll be happy to know some folks have already taken the step opted to make their very own weighted pencil instead.
Therapy Fun Zone has a great tutorial you can follow along. It’s a relatively simple step by step process but you may need to head to the hardware store to pick up a few small things.
An essential tremor and trembling hands caused by Parkinson’s disease can be an absolute nightmare for those you enjoy the act of simply putting pen or pencil to paper.
Thankfully, there are weighted pens out there which have been specifically designed to reduce hand tremors to allow for smoother, and more legible writing.
If you have any more questions about weighted pens, feel free to send an email.
Here’s to smoother writing!
Mike is one of the lead editors at Weighted Living and the author of this article. He's become fascinated with weighted products (a bit too much we think) and loves to see all the different ways they can improve our loves. He's written quite a few weighted product guides as well.
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