Where did I buy these pens with rare-earth magnets in the cap?

August 4, 2023 11:45 AM

I bought these pens from the website of a guy who was always inventing handy things and selling some of them. They're Bic Round Stic pens with a rare earth magnet embedded in the cap, and they're great for keeping on the refrigerator. I'd like to buy more, but I'm also more curious about that guy and his website, and wondering what he's up to now.

I know these pens are easy to DIY. I just don't want to. :)

posted by homodachi to Shopping (4 answers total)

Response by poster: More info: I made the purchase sometime between 2008 and 2016. The guy's website had a very web 1.0 vibe. The kind of stuff he made reminded me of cockeyed.com, but with much, much less content.
posted by homodachi at 11:48 AM on August 4, 2023

Best answer: It looks like Etsy seller Chris Norstrom sold them at one time, but the shop is no longer available. Writing Supply Center has modded caps (pens not included) available, though.
posted by cmerrill at 12:38 PM on August 4, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: @cmerrill you nailed it! I recognize the "extra thick index cards" in his shop as well. Thank you so much, and for the Writing Supply Center link!
posted by homodachi at 1:23 PM on August 4, 2023

Response by poster: Update: Writing Supply Center looked like a sketchy template storefront, and sure enough, trying to put something in the cart results in a 404.

I messaged the creator on Etsy; maybe he'll make more!
posted by homodachi at 5:23 PM on August 7, 2023