Dudek Modern Goods
“Divide” Pen Holder
Made in the USA
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Dudek Modern Goods
Specs:
- Solid block of walnut with a satin poly finish
- Approx. Dimensions: H 2.5″ – W 5.25″ – D 3″
- 12 holes for your favorite pens and pencils (6 pen, 6 pencils)
- Available in rich Walnut wood, made by hand
Notes:
There’s been a block of wood made by Mike Dudek on my desk for just about as long as I’ve been reviewing pens. Ever since I ran across his page on Instagram (oh man, several years ago at this point!) I knew there was something special about the wooden pen holders he has made. They’ve evolved over the years, sporting better construction, improved finishing, some great looking branding, and even little felt feet to keep your desk scratch free. The piece we will be talking about (and giving away!!!) is called the Divide. It’s a solid piece of walnut with 12 spots for your favorite pens and pencils, split down the middle by a groove for your favorite pocket notebooks or index cards. It’s a great design and very nicely compliments any desk, modern or vintage.
Maybe I goofed by not bring pens outside to show them off. See those three Field Notes? Well…imagine that there are 6 pens or pencils on either side. Just kidding, I added some photos to the gallery! The Divide is so simple, yet every time I use it I’m surprised at how functional it is. While some people may be thinking “Ed, you’re crazy, it’s a block of wood. I can make that in my garage…” and you may be right to a point.
However, Mike really cares about each and every piece that he makes (in his garage, mind you). You can tell by the gently sanded edges, the perfectly squared off block, the impeccable hole spacing, and the burnt in branding on the bottom. This is what sets his pieces apart from the rest, the attention to detail.
Mike sent me a version that is more pen-friendly than what he typically makes. I asked him a while back to make me a Cube with some larger holes in the middle to accommodate larger diameter pens. When this one showed up at my door the same way, I was excited. The smaller holes comfortably fit a Lamy Safari, while the larger ones have no issues holding my Nakaya or Montblanc.
Since it’s made of wood, the Divide doesn’t scratch up even the rather delicate pens, I’ve never had an issue here. It’s also worth noting that since this is made from wood, they do vary in color a bit. This particular example is on the lighter end of the spectrum. They range from a brownish tan to a deep chocolate brown.
The Divide by Dudek Modern Goods makes a great addition to any desk. It gives you a place to store your most-used pens and pocket notebooks, while looking awesome while doing so. It’s simple, yes, but the attention to detail and construction are both top-notch. What’s the best part about this review? Well, it’s not just a review, it’s also a GIVEAWAY.
Giveaway Details:
Okay, so to win your own Divide by Dudek Modern Goods, all you have to do is leave ONE comment on this post.**pen collection not included. Make sure you leave a valid email address when leaving a comment, as that is how I will contact you. We will let this run until Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 at 11:59pm. Thank you for entering and good luck! This giveaway is open worldwide, so all may enter!
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Disclaimer: Mike and I are friends. Yes. Get over it. Am I profiting from this? No. Do I think he’s a good guy who is generous with giving stuff away to my readers? Yes, absolutely. This was provided free of charge blah blah blah blah ok.
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Well, I sure wouldn’t be able to that on my garage, that’s a one time opportunity.
Nice Photos too.
Greetings from Italy!
Beautiful piece which would look great on my desk. And how generous to give one away! Thanks, Mike, and Ed!
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This is an awesome desk pen holder. I love the double sided holder for the pens with a nice place to put some of my smaller pocket notebooks. Great Giveaway!
For this I would even clean my desk. It has to have ample room to be displayed properly. 🙂
I would really love to win this one. As a newbie fountain pen collector I know that this holder is so much helpful for me especially that I dont really own a case where I could put all of my pens. The design of this holder is very nice especially that it can also hold some notebooks. Perfect for my study table!
Awesome looking products from Dudek! As always thanks for the contest Mr Jelley.
I need this for all of my pens and field notes notebooks! This would compliment my desk setup quite nicely
I need this for my pens and filed notes and Moleskine pocket notebooks. It would totally compliment my desk setup.
Really great looking piece
That’s a great way to show off my pens=)
Damn, I’d love something like this. I’m in my senior year of high school, and having this on my desk will make it that much cooler 🙂
This would look fantastic on my desk.
Very cool.
Nice photos and really handsome dog. 😉
would love one. thanks.
Sweet pen holder. Would go well with my Word. notebooks!
At the moment I don’t have anywhere to holster or stand my pens. At all. The pen pockets in my bag are the closet thing to it. Love the look of the Divide 😀
Thanks for the giveaway! This looks lovely and would probably keep my desk a lot more organized.
This would look so good in my office !!!:)
Thanks for the giveaway! Mike should think about a massdrop sale!
Omg, this is awesome. The Divide is on my Christmas wish list and would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
Would be a perfect stationary stationery solution (yay homophonic alliteration!)
Aghhhhh I need to win this for my brother he would love this!!!
Great giveaway, thanks.
Just what I need to keep my notebooks and pens/pencils organized on my desk. Thanks for the giveaway.
That would come in handy right now as my pens have out grown my pen storage. Thanks for the giveaway.
Very nice! Thanks for the opportunity, these are great.
Good news: this is so classy looking.
Bad news: It will empty my wallet buying more pens to fill it. 🙂
Awesome looking design cute dog too
I have the cube and this would go perfect on my desk!
Another beautiful pice by Mike! Can’t wait to have one on my desk some day.
What a great divide! One of the best storage pieces I’ve seen for pens and notebooks. I’d sure love to win one.
That’s really nice. It would look great in my home office redesign that I’m doing.
Great giveaway! Thanks.
what an awesome prize!
Thanks for a great giveaway! Also, your dog is really cute.
This is a great giveaway!
This would be a lovely way to have pens and paper at the ready at the office, plus totally confirm the opinions my coworkers no doubt have of me… Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Dudek’s goods are amazing. Some day I’ll have space credits for some. In the mean time, I’d love to win this one!
I hope I win! Thanks!
I really need a spot for my pens and notebooks!
This would look amazing on any desk
Would love this!
Hehe wood.
I was just looking to order the cube!
Can’t have enough dudek on the desk
What a lovely giveaway. Keep it up Messrs Mike Dudek and Ed Jelley.
I just can’t get enough of the combination of handmade + wood!
Would love to win this! Thanks for the giveaway! 😀
This looks like a fix for my messy desk 😛