Parkinson’s UK

Tech Guide

SteadyScrib

££

Company:SteadyScrib

Page updated: 6 February 2025

The SteadyScrib Parkinson’s pen set is the first writing tool specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s.

The magnetic pen and clipboard help stabilise against tremors, the pen’s weighted core mitigates micrographia, and its wide triangular grip enhances comfort for those with manual rigidity.

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Features

  • Magnetic pen and galvanised steel clipboard helps stabilise movement from tremor
  • Pen’s weighted core facilitates larger and more intentional writing movements
  • Pen’s wide, pliable grip helps to reduce the effect of manual rigidity
  • The set includes a pen, clipboard, and two magnetic fasteners

Categories

Product type
  • Device
Targets
  • Speech & communication
  • Tremor
  • Rigidity (stiffness)
  • Micrographia
Helps with
  • Doing physical activity

Questions

Is there any connection between SteadyScrib and Parkinson’s UK?

No, there is no commercial or financial relationship between us.

We have a series of policies and practices in place to make sure that our review is independent of any existing relationship between our organisations or staff. If you’d like to find out more about this, you can read about it in our transparency statement.

Background information on SteadyScrib

SteadyScrib was created by Izzy Mokotoff and Alexis Chan, two students in Illinois.

IIzzy grew up writing weekly handwritten letters with her grandfather. In 2021, this treasured tradition was cut short, as her grandfather lost his ability to write due to his advancing Parkinson’s symptoms.

Izzy teamed up with Alexis, a biomedical engineering student, to design a pen that uses a magnetic component between the pen and a clipboard to stabilise against tremors.

Other frequently asked questions

What’s the magnetic strength of the pen, and is it safe to use if I’ve had DBS?

The SteadyScrib pen has a magnetic strength of 482 mT without magnetic paper fasteners, increasing to 502 mT with the fasteners. While the company states the product is generally safe, if you’ve had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), they recommend consulting your healthcare provider before use.

What if the pen runs out of ink?

The pen is designed to have a lifespan comparable to that of a standard pen. If it runs out of ink, please visit the SteadyScrib website and submit an inquiry through the “Contact Us” form, selecting the subject line “Pen ran out of ink.” At this time, the company is offering replacement pen sets at a discounted rate.

Details

Cost
  • Total: £62