Patent ID: 8591131

Claim:
A hand-held writing system for use with a writing instrument, comprising: a frame having a height along a Y-axis, a width along an X-axis, and a depth along a Z-axis, wherein the frame defines at least one substantially planar writable surface along a portion of the frame's height and width, the frame further defining a side surface along the frame's depth at a perimeter of the writable surface; a handle having at least one proximal end and at least one distal end, wherein the proximal end of the handle is attached to the frame at a point on the frame other than the substantially planar writable surface, with the at least one distal end extending unattached to the frame and forming an ergonomic gripping surface apart from the frame, the ergonomic gripping surface capable of being encircled by a user's hand; at least one retainer attached to the writing system, wherein the retainer is capable of removably securing the writing instrument; and wherein the handle has a substantially flat contact surface positioned so as to rest between a thumb and index finger of a user gripping the handle.