Dudek Modern Goods
“The Sprout” Pen Stand
What is it: The Sprout is not only a pen stand, but also an excellent way to bring some often-needed greenery to your desk setup. Instead of being packed with holes for a million pens, this solid walnut block has room for three of your favorite writing instruments and a small pot for planting a succulent (or other tiny plant). Read on for more details about this piece, as well as a giveaway!
Where you can get it: Want to guarantee holiday delivery? You can snag one of these stands right now over at Dudek Modern Goods for $49 (plant not included, but it does come with the steel pot). Save an additional 10% on your order using the code “EDSENTME”, which is live through the end of November.
Notes: This is the 4th or 5th piece by Mike that I’ve reviewed on the site. He’s a one man operation that cranks out these awesome, minimalist pen holders out of his workshop in Arizona. Each piece is made from solid walnut, and lightly finished with oil. The result is an organic, modern, yet somehow still classic looking desk piece that’s just as functional as it is beautiful. The Sprout holds 3 pens, while The Planter model holds 9. I opted for the 3 pen version just to keep things simple. The included steel planting pot is perfect for a small succulent, or in my case an old one that’s definitely seen better days (I need to get to the store).
The craftsmanship on The Sprout is excellent, as expected from DMG. The corners are sharp, the edges are square, and the holes are straight. I admire him for his attention to detail. I think that if I were to attempt this myself, it would look more like modern art, but like in a bad way. Even though the piece looks simple, it’s the attention to detail that really makes it shine. On the bottom of The Sprout is a branded Dudek Modern Goods logo and some felt feet that will keep it from scratching up your desk. This one is going to my office at work, where I could absolutely use some greenery. I love the idea for The Sprout and The Planter, so I jumped at the offer to give one away to a lucky reader.
The Giveaway
The giveaway is for one Sprout model from Dudek Modern Goods. To enter, please leave a comment on this post saying what your favorite piece from Dudek Modern Goods is. I’ll let the giveaway run from the time of publishing until Thursday, November 30th at 12:00pm EST. The giveaway is open to all readers worldwide. Please make sure to leave a valid email address when commenting, this is how I will contact the winner. Winner will be picked via a random number generator. Good luck!
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Disclaimer: Oh my goodness, how did I forget a disclaimer!? I’m not making money off this, and Mike at DMG is giving this away for free. He’s a good dude. His last name is Dudek. Coincidence? I think not. Yes, I got to keep one for my desk, and to take photos of but let’s be real, this is more of a giveaway than a review.
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Wow, would absolutely love to win this! Thanks!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity, Ed!
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This is beautiful. I’d give it to my wife – she’d love it.
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorites are definitely the ones with planters, like this one. Happy thanksgiving!
I’m a big fan of the Planter and Display pen holders.
Looks like it would be a lovely addition to any desk! Would love to win this!
LOVE the design and aesthetic of the minimalist Sprout and looking for a safe, smart looking home for my Lamy 2000 pens. What would be super cool is a place to place my ink bottle. Thx for the chance to win and many thanks to the designer! It’s a stunner and love the idea for an airplant. Brilliant.
The “Cube” is still my favourite, but the “Sprout” comes a close second. I would probably try to find an ink bottle that fits the well.
this is my favorite of all the pen blocks he does. I think if I don’t win I might finally treat myself to one.
I really like the Daily.
The “Display” is the best thing they’ve built. I really like the idea of displaying even more of the body of my pens!
I’m a big fan of small notebooks, so my favourite is The Daily
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The only piece I have so far is the Groove. I’ve really been eyeing a Display or Planter. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Thanksgiving!
I was going to say the Daily, but I really like the sprout!
The Planter! (I think?) Though to be quite honest, I wouldn’t mind any of Makes products, to say the least.
First off, thanks for this great giveaway. Secondly, my favorite piece of Dudek crafted goodies is The Block.
Thanks for doing this guys. I like the Cube!
Thanks to you and mr Dudek for this plant holder, which could also be used for pens.
Although the pen only holders are nice, I think the real winners are the ones where he incorporates other objects to hold.
His original cube is my favorite. I really like this one already. Great idea with the small green holder.
Definitely love the plant x pen combo, Sprout or Planter are my favourites!
This would be perfect to replace this old coffee cup that has been my pen holder, Thanks..Cheers..
The display is awesome. Might be a Christmas present to myself. Thanks for the giveaway!
The writer (now discontinued) is my favorite! Would be perfect along side this.
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I like the Block and the Sprout. I have plant-eating cats so the idea of using the opening for a small bottle of ink is perfect.
Hard to pick just one, but I like the Stationer. Too often I’m losing my journal in either my backpack or it’s “somewhere” on my desk.
It’s tough to pick a favorite. I really like them all. The one I’d get for my current desk setup would be THE DISPLAY. =)
The Stationer- great compact size and lovely design.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this, my favorite piece is the Stationer!
The Stationer would be my favorite, or is that The Divide? Can’t decide, but I will settle for anything from Dudek.
My favorite Dudek product is The Block!
I love the “Sprout” 3 pen stand!!! It’s a good size for my desk and being able to have a little live plant in it as well is perfect! Great design!!! Thanks very much for the chance to own one🙏🙏🙏
I love the idea of adding a little greenery to my desk, and I love the idea of keeping it simple, so I’m going to say that the Sprout is my favourite!
It’s a toss-up between the Groove and the Display.
Thanks for the giveaway! Favorite Dudek has to be The Display.
I really only have a couple pens so the 3 pen succulent version is my favorite!
I love ’em all, although I have yet to own one. Maybe this is my luck giveaway! 😎
Awesome stuff. My favorite is the planter.
The holder looks awesome, I always like to look of real wood.
Thanks for the opportunity.
I have 3 of his pieces (with #4 on order!) love Mikes work
The Sprout is a perfect combination of function and beauty. I hope to add one to my desk some day. Thanks for the chance Mike and Ed.
The daily is by far my most favorite piece. But my teen daughter who loves succulent plants and just got into fountain would be so impressed with the sprout.
The sprout is definitely my favorite. I love succulents so this is perfect for my desk.
All of the pieces are beautiful, but I’m in love with the Sprout!
The Cube is my favorite so far.
I really like the Stationer – more room for more pens and I like having notebook storage, but this looks gorgeous!
I like the Grooooove! But the Sprout is lovely too 🙂
Looks awesome!