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Extra thick pen

$5.50
$5.50
$5.50
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    Our extra thick pens are easy to hold and suitable for individuals with arthritis, weaker hand strength, gripping or dexterity challenges. Children can also find greater writing control with a thick pen. The extra thick pens have a large barrel to make writing more comfortable with a larger area to grasp. The non-slip rubber grips reduce stress on the fingers and joints usually required to hold a pen. The extra thick pens write smoothly with a medium ballpoint, and come with an attachable lanyard.

    • The thick pen barrels come in 4 bright colours: Orange, Green, Blue, Red
    • Ink colour: Black

      Purchase 4 or more Extra thick pens (any colours) to save 15%. Discount automatically applied at checkout.

      Dimensions

      EXTRA THICK PEN
      Size 13.5cm x 2.6cm x 2.6cm
      Weight 27g
      Specifications

      PACKAGE CONTENTS
      Extra thick pen (medium ballpoint pen)
      Lanyard

      INK COLOUR
      Black*
      *Blue pens: Orders placed until 21/06/2025 came with blue ink. Ink colour change to black ink on the 22/06/2025

      REFILL
      Parker style (not included)
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      30-day returns
      We want you to love your purchase, so we offer 30-day returns.

      Australian owned with fast delivery
      Our locally stocked products leave on the same or next business day.

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      super thick pen in orange
      four extra thick pens with lanyards in orange, green, blue, red
      hand holding extra thick pen in green
      super thick pen in blue
      super thick pen in green
      super thick pen in red
      extra thick pen for arthritic hands in blue
      extra thick pen for arthritic hands in green
      extra thick pen for arthritic hands in orange
      extra thick pen for arthritic hands in red

      Arthritis pens

      With their wide barrel and non-slip grip, our thick pens are easy to grasp and support comfort in people with arthritic hands or arthritis in the thumb. A simple pen solution to support comfort and control in arthritic hands.

      Pen grips for arthritis

      The extra thick pens have a non-slip rubber grip which reduces stress on the fingers and joints usually required to hold a pen in place.

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        Our products are locally stocked and ready for fast shipping Australia-wide.

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        We offer FREE delivery to Bribie Island (postcodes 4507 & 4511).

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      • 5 stars: 14 (93%)
      • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
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      Donna B.
      Hand in Cast - helpful aid with my secretary word

      I brought this pen before having surgery on my finger - now with a cast enclosing two fingers this has helped me still be able to write and do my work as a secretary - a godsend and so comfortable - love it and all the work colleagues think its so cute and gives them a laugh too

      Donna B. review photo

      Hi Donna,
      Thank you so much for leaving a review for our Extra thick pen. We are so glad to hear that it has been a helpful aid for you during your recovery from surgery. It's great to know that it has allowed you to continue your work as a secretary comfortably. We're also happy to hear that your colleagues find it cute and enjoy a good laugh from it. :) Thanks for choosing us and we wish you a speedy recovery!

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      Ian G.
      Pen Power. Just what was needed for a not so agile Senior

      Just what was needed for a not so agile Senior.

      Hi Ian, thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're very happy to hear that the pens have been a success. We truely appreciate your support and thank you again for your order. :)

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      JAN W.
      A great tool

      It helps me with writing

      Thank you for your positive feedback Jan! We’re happy to hear that the extra thick pen helps you writing. Thank you again for your order and have a great day.

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      Jesse S.
      Great pens

      Great pens. Just a little too thick for me but still manageable

      Hi Jesse, thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you like your new pens even if they are a little too thick for your hands. We hope you'll get used to them a little more. Thank you so much for your order.

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      Alex B.
      It was bought for my mother in law who is 90 & still loves to do Word Search puzzles in a book

      It was bought for my mother in law who is 90 & still loves to do Word Search puzzles in a book. She had complained about her hurting hands so couldn't "Search" as long as she wanted to, which made me think, there must be a product for that, so I went onto Google and your pen came up.
      Thank you for your wonderful service & product.

      Hi Alex, we're so happy to hear the pen made a difference for your mother-in-law! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us. Wishing her many more enjoyable puzzles!

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      Vicki A.
      Great thick pens make writing easier

      I bought 3 as gifts for someone with dementia who now has trouble writing. These are BRILLIANT. They make writing so easy & the cord makes them easy to locate.3

      Hi Vicki, Thank you for your kind review of our Extra thick pens! We're happy to hear that they have made writing easier for someone with dementia. Thanks for choosing our pens as a gift. :)

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      Stewart S.
      This is my second pen

      This is my second pen, I accidentally broke my first. I have arthritis in my fingers and this pen allows me to do mycrosswords without painful fingers from gripping a standard pen.

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Stewart. We are very sorry to hear that your first pen broke, but we're happy that this pen makes writing easier for you. We hope it continues to make your crossword puzzles pain-free. Happy writing!

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      Angela

      I got these pens to help with my writing since my MS diagnosis and the hand tremors assiciated. The thicker grip is easier to hold and helps keep a steadier movement when writing.

      Hi Angela, thank you for your great review. We are happy to hear that the pens help you writing. We would like to thank you again for your order and wish you a great week.

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      Hasini M.
      Life-saving!!

      As a year 12 student who really struggled with handwriting - these pens have been a lifesaver!
      When writing with normal pens, I felt like I couldn't really control the pen, my hand would hurt so much and my handwriting was horrible.
      The thickness of the grip for these pens have made writing feel so much easier. My hand doesn't hurt as much anymore (even when writing for two straight hours), I feel like I can control the pen properly and my handwriting improved so much.
      Delivery is also super fast as I picked the faster option.
      Thank you so much for making these, I wouldn't have been able to write as much as I did in my exams if I was still using a normal pen :)
      HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

      Hi Hasini, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that our extra thick pens have been a lifesaver for you. We're also happy to hear that our pens have helped improve your handwriting and reduce hand fatigue. Thank you for recommending our product, we truly appreciate it!
      Happy writing!

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      Anne
      The best pen for arthritic hands

      The best pen for arthritic hands. Love it as it makes writing so much easier.

      Hi Anne, thank you for your kind review! We're glad to hear that our Extra thick pen has made writing easier for you. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy our product. :) Have a great day!

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      Douglas
      Great service

      Good product and very prompt delivery

      Thank you for your great review Douglas! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our service and that you're happy with the extra thick pen. Thank you for choosing us!

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      Lynette E.
      Fantastic and speedy service!

      I have just been put in a brace due to bone on bone arthritis. I was searching for some things to help my work, and ordered these large pens, they arrived quickly and efficiently and I am finding them extremely helpful!

      Hi Lyn, thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Extra thick pens. We are glad to hear that they have been helpful for you, and we hope they continue to help you work during this challenging time. We appreciate your support and wish you all the best.

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      Mali B.
      Great experience

      These pens arrived promptly with a couple of freebies! They're great for our students with hand dexterity and mobility issues, at a more reasonable price than I've seen anywhere else.

      Thank you for your lovely review, Mali! It's wonderful to hear that the pens are being enjoyed by your students.

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      Jodie H.
      Pens

      Bought my Mum the extra thick pens because of her hands. She loved them. They were alot easier to use.

      Thank you, Jodie. We appreciate your review of our extra thick pens and are so pleased to hear that your mum is finding writing a lot easier.

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