The Giz Wiz for the Week of December 18, 2012. Show 1395

A gadget that gives a whole new meaning to "Writer's Block"

From Quirky, it’s the Pen Zen, a gadget invented by an average person like you. Pen Zen is a cleverly designed storage unit for pens, pencils, highlighters, and other office supplies. Pen Zen’s sleek form and functional supply holders make it easy to master the art of organization. You can position your Pen Zen horizontally with the items extending out of the top, or stand it upright with the items extending out of the ends. Choose the arrangement that suits you best! But wait, there’s more! Hidden magnets below the bamboo surface hold paper clips and other small magnetic items. How clever is that? The thing I like about the Pen Zen are the rubber extrusions inside that act as magic fingers to hold your items in place. They don’t fall over, fall out, or bunch up. The bamboo exterior makes for an appealing addition to your desktop décor, instead of looking like something from the supply closet. And as the folks at Quirky say: With Pen Zen, your desk clutter can finally find inner peace. Dimensions:

7.25in x 2.5in x 2.0in. $19.99.

http://www.quirky.com/products/27

If you think you have an idea for a good invention, or think you can improve someone else’s invention Quirky is a great place to start. Read all the ways to get involved at www.quirky.com

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