The Bottom Line
Pros
- Ergonomic finger cradle reduces writer's cramp and other stresses
- Large grips surface
- Enhanced control of the pencil enhances writing
- Ergosleek holder doubles as a paper weight
- Sleek look is a great conversation starter and looks really cool
Cons
- The tip requires several twists to extend the tip
Description
- The finger cradle acts like a crutch for the index finger.
- The thumb, index and middle fingers rest on the triangular body of the pen.
- A large control surface combined with the cradle gives the writer fantastic control.
- The holder doubles as a paper weight and holds the Ergosleek as a piece of desk art when not in use.
- The Ergosleek is really sleek and is one of those "can I touch it" products. It is a great conversation starter.
- Excessive twisting of the tip is needed to extend and retract the tip.
Guide Review - Penagain Ergosleek Ink Pen Ergonomic Review
The Penagain can quite simply change the way you write. With the Ergosleek you can take those great ergonomic benefits into the board room with a quality, "executive" style ink pen.With a unique finger cradle design, the Penagain Ergosleek uses the weight of the hand to apply all the necessary downward pressure. This removes the need for your fingers to grip the pencil. Instead they just guide the tip of the pen.
By using a form factor that removes the need to grip the pencil, the chance of developing writer's cramp is virtually eliminated. It also uses a smaller range of motion. Those suffering from other wrist- and hand-related repetitive stress injuries may benefit from the reduced motion.
The finger cradle also subtly forces you to use better body mechanics. It is much harder to rest your wrist in a permanent location on the page. You need to move your wrist as you write and maintain a healthy natural wrist position.
The Ergosleek has a large grip surface. This gives the writer much better control over the tip of the pen, which should make writing easier and neater.
Extending and retracting the pen requires several twists of the tip. A quarter turn action would be better.
The cradle does gently rub between the index and middle finger. The skin is sensitive and usually not touched. Irritation may occur until you get use to it.
