Kaarto: Precise and light ergonomic pen

A project in London, UK by Mehrshad Abbaslou
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Re-learn the correct posture and finger form to hold pen correctly
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Backers: 379
Average Pledge Per Backer: £52

Funded: £19,661 of £840
Dates: Jun 30th -> Aug 29th (60 days)
Project By: Mehrshad Abbaslou
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Latest News

A UX Designer's Swoopy Ergonomic Pen

August 18th - via: core77.com
London-based UX designer Mehrshad Abbaslou created this Kaarto, an aluminum ergonomic pen "to help people avoid injuries such as Repetitive strain injury (RSI)." (Read More)

Packaging graphics, Kaarto for preschoolers, and the possibility of new materials. This update includes all of this and more.

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gang, Having the opportunity to share this journey with you has been a blessing. Being here feels surreal and yet so familiar at the same time. I like you more than you know, and I cannot wait to put all my energy into getting Kaarto ready for... (Read More)

Halfway point

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The halfway point has been reached. On July 1, we launched this campaign, and now it is August 1 and time for our half-way point update. We have unlocked a new colour thanks to all of you and Philip, whose pledge unlocked the 10K milestone. Gun... (Read More)

Everything from stretch goals to packaging!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
My dear lovely peeps, I would like to start by thanking all of you who participated in stretch goals survey. The past week has been busy as I reviewed finances, spoke with my manufacturing partner, and brainstormed the best way to offer the stretch... (Read More)

Questionnaire on stretch goals

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there, everyone! Please accept my sincere thanks for backing Kaarto so far. Since we last spoke, I put together a questionnaire that can help me pick the project's stretch goals. It would be greatly appreciated if you could take 5 minutes to... (Read More)

I woke up this morning to very exciting and significant news

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly I would like to thank every single one of you lovely people for believing in this project and backing me from the beginning. The campaign has been live for less than a week and we are already over 350% funded, which is incredible. This... (Read More)

On our fourth day, we are already over 200% funded. It's time for A WHOOOP WHOOOP!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
On our fourth day, we are already over 200% funded.  It's time for A WHOOOP WHOOOP! Firstly Thank you for your feedback on stretch goals and add-ons. Graham suggested a leather case or sleeve for carrying the pen. In addition, Chris suggested an... (Read More)

We're in!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, Kiitos, Gracias,  谢谢, Merci,  I am in awe of this moment. You are incredible. The enthusiasm, support, and kind words you have shown me are very encouraging. I was pleasantly surprised to see that we had reached our funding goal on... (Read More)

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