Special Supplies Egg Pen-Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (12-Pack)

I have a condition called hypermobile EDS. In the most basic terms, I have wobbly joints, and with regards to my hands, my fingers hyper extend. This results in my fingers looking like they're bending backwards, especially my fingertips, and my thumb loves to dislocate on a a daily basis. On top of this, a ligament in my right wrist had to be removed due to an accident that took ten years to correct (I was misdiagnosed with several other things, no xrays, and it turns out the ligament snapped and worked its way between the bones of my wrist). It makes writing by hand very difficult with my thumb brace and finger splints on. To help with this, my hand therapist suggested I find something to put on my pens and pencils in order to be able to grip them. The loss of the ligament has resulted in massive pain and losing my grip with writing. The writing utensil simply falls out of my hand. These foam grips have made writing possible. For the first time in 15 years, I was able to not only write by hand, but write three solid pages. My hand was tired afterwards, but that's not a surprise seeing as I'm using muscles I haven't used in more than a decade.If you have similar issues, like hEDS, consider getting these. It's been life altering for me. Now I'm finally able to keep a journal again.

I can do art again using the egg shaped pencil grip. I have new arthritis in my hand and couldnt hold a pencil anymore it was to painful. They are easy to use it fits pencils and pens nicely. I found if I leave it on it will kinda stick and find it hard to move so I take it off the pencil and pens when not in use.

I had bought these last year and returned them because I was trying to use them with the small crochet hooks (sizes smaller than 3.5mm). These didn't work for that at all, the hole is just too big for the tiny crochet hooks. Fast forward to this year, I've added coloring to my hobbies and have been experiencing pain in my hands from gripping the pencils. I have another type of pencil grip that I use with my regular pens and mechanical pencils but they stay on the pen or pencil - with coloring, I need to be able to switch the grip to a different color pencil quickly and easily. My other grips are silicone and they kind of stick to the pen or pencil so it's harder to get it on & off. These foam grips stay in place and come off pretty easily. Sometimes I need to wrap a rubber band around the other end of the pencil so it doesn't slip out of my hand when I pull the foam grip off. Several times the pencil keeps sliding out of my hand when I try to pull the grip off, the pencils are just too thin and smooth so they slide out of my fingers easily when I pull on the grip. Even with this little issue, it's still easier to swap these foam grips to different pencils than the silicone grips that I use (that I don't change - the silicone grip stays on the pen or pencil, I'm not switching those like I do for coloring with colored pencils). These help with my hand pain so much! They are just the right firmness and size so I can't grip the skinny pencil so tightly - my fingers don't get sore from holding the barrel of the pencil either. The width takes a little bit to get used to, I need to adjust my positioning a little bit. I'm glad I remembered these, they're exactly what I need to help me keep coloring without pain (or greatly reduced pain - still get a little sore if I color for a really long time). Since I'm only using one of these at a time and just swapping it to whatever pencil I'm using, these will probably last me a long time!

I'm thrilled to share my experience with this egg shapped adaptive foam writing grip; it's been a lifesaver for me. As someone with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and tremors, my handwriting has deteriorated significantly over the years. Simple tasks and enjoyable hobbies, like writing, drawing, painting, and crocheting, have become painful and frustrating.Ehlers-Danlos Syndroms (EDS) causes my joints to pop out of joint and hyperextend, leading to pain and fatigue in my hands. The smaller the pen or pencil, the more my fingers hurt. I've tried using fat, ergonomic pens in the past, but many trade writing/ink quality for ergonomics, and they're always more expensive.I found pens shaped like egg-shaped bulbs, which worked great in my hand. However, they were costly and only lasted a few weeks. That's when I discovered these amazing foam adapters, shaped like eggs – just like the pens! They're a game-changer because I can use them on more than just pens; I can use them on various pens, pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, crochet hooks, and even knitting needles.The bulb-shaped design is the most effective I've found. It allows my fingers to grasp the utensil without locking into painful positions or dislocating. This is better than a normal thicker cushioned pen because the bulb allows the hand to rest rather than collapse on itself, maintaining a neutral position.Another benefit is that, since I'm not holding the pen as tightly, my tremors don't activate as much, making it easier to write. The adapters are easy to use – simply slide them onto the writing utensil. One minor drawback is that the hole through the foam may not accommodate very thick pens. However, the foam can flex slightly to accommodate slightly larger utensils.Overall, I highly recommend these adaptive foam writing grips to anyone with hand disabilities or pain. They're a simple yet effective solution that can make a significant difference in daily life.

Exactly as stated. I was hoping my favorite pens would fit but they don't. That isn't a manufacturer's defective. The pen is too wide or fat to fit, but pencils fit fine. The colors are great. They seem to hold up well.