Karas Kustoms

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Dudek Modern Goods

“CU13E” Pen Holder

Made in the USA

Specs:

Solid block of anodized aluminum (1lb., 14 oz.)

9 delrin-lined holes for your favorite pens

Available in 5 colors

Notes:

I’ve been hearing about the CU13E for a while now and when an unexpectedly heavy box from Karas Kustoms showed up at my office, I knew immediately what was inside. Behold, the first collaboration between Clicky Post’s Mike Dudek and Karas Kustoms’ Dan Bishop – The CU13E. Taking design notes from Mr. Dudek’s popular line of handmade walnut pen holders and desk accessories, the CU13E spins the concept – making it out of aluminum, adding a chamfered edge, and a whole lot of weight.

I am happy to call both Mike and Dan friends and I was even happier to see them come up with such a cool product that distinctly shows off the best design cues of both Dudek Modern Goods and Karas Kustoms. The CU13E is quite heavy, weighing just shy of 2 lbs. The bottom is adorned with four rubber feet and several etched logos.

The weight and the rubber feet ensure that your favorite pens are not going to be knocked over any time soon. The actual holes for each pen are fitted with delrin sleeves to protect against scratches. It looks great on my desk and it’s very nicely made. If you like what you see, head over to the Kickstarter to back the project (which has already surpassed the funding goal by quite a bit).

Once again, thanks to Mike and Dan for sending over the CU13E for review, it’s happy with its new home on my work desk! Also, while photographing it, it reminded me a lot of the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Maybe it has some of the same mystical powers? Back the project to find out for yourself.

Disclaimer: I was given this production unit free of charge and receive no compensation for my review, but that doesn’t mean I don’t 100% believe what I said. This thing rules.