What Is a Pen Clip

As the commenter pointed out, the main purpose of pen clips is probably to attach your pen to your shirt pocket. … I’ve also found pen clips useful to hold pens in position in a pencil case, and in pen loops attached to ring binders and planners (such as this planner I was using back in 2010).

Why do pen caps have clips?

The pen caps have holes in them to prevent suffocation, in case they were swallowed. … Considering that pen caps were one of the common objects swallowed by children causing them to choke and proved fatal.

What is a finial on a pen?

Finial is the term for end caps of a pen, when made and attached to barrel and cap separately. Finials are typically made from the same material as the main body, but can vary in colour for aesthetic purposes.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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