a holder for a short pen or pencil to be worn on the upper side of the index finger while doing other work , and permitting writing without hunting for a writing instrument . variations of flexible plastic and / or elastomeric one piece holders from extrusions or injection molded parts are disclosed as well as holders with velcro straps . the sleeve holding the writing instrument may be parallel to the middle joint of the index finger or inclined to it , and may be adjusted with a thumb piece on the holder .