Pencil Weight

The PencilWeight™ is helpful for individuals who experience decreased coordination, or need additional proprioceptive input during writing tasks. It can be used with most writing instruments or coloring tools, and can be used alone or in conjunction with most of the commercially available pencil grippers. The PencilWeight™ is constructed of durable Tricot, and is filled with ¼ pound of (lead free) steel shot. It is 3 ¾” long, and has a diameter of approximately 7/8” when wrapped around a pencil. The recommended installation is to lay the weight flat on a table and roll it up around a pencil, securing it with the Velcro strip. The pencil weight can be positioned 1/2” above the pencil point and be used as a “grip”, or it can be positioned 1-2” up from the pencil point and the user can grip the pencil itself. Both positions are equally effective. Hand washing and air-drying is recommended. To prevent the PencilWeight™ from slipping on a glossy pencil, just wrap a rubber band around the pencil prior to rolling on the PencilWeight™.