Floating Pen Display: Set Up Your Death by Glamour Pen
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Set up the Death by Glamour floating pen without frustration: how the Eskesen floating action pen works, where to place it as a desk pen display, and how to refill it correctly.
Quick answer
Set the Death by Glamour floating pen on a flat, stable surface at eye level, give the pen a gentle spin to start the floating action, and keep it away from strong drafts or crowded desk edges. When the ink runs dry, pull the pen apart at the center seam and trim an Ohto 705NP refill to fit.
Why placement matters more than you think
A floating pen is a novelty desk pen that works best when it has room to move. The Eskesen floating action pen is designed to be seen, so placing it where it catches light and sits at eye level makes the floating effect more noticeable during the workday. Avoid putting it directly under an air vent or next to a window that gets strong drafts, because moving air can disturb the pen's balance.
If you share a desk or have pets, choose a spot toward the back or side of the desk rather than the front edge. The pen is a display piece, not a toy, and a stable base keeps it from being knocked over.
What to expect from the floating action
The Death by Glamour pen was designed by Laura Verdin and produced in Denmark by Eskesen, the company that invented the floating action pen. That background matters for setup: the floating effect depends on the pen's internal mechanism, not on batteries or magnets you need to configure. You do not need to assemble anything beyond placing the pen in its stand and giving it a start.
Because the catalog does not list a power source or adjustable settings, treat this as a simple mechanical display. If the pen does not float immediately, check that the stand is level and that the pen is seated correctly before assuming something is wrong.
Refilling without damaging the pen
The pen accepts Ohto 705NP refill cartridges once trimmed to fit, and other refill cartridges with similar properties should also work. Trimming is the step most people rush: cut conservatively and test the fit before trimming more. To refill, pull the pen straight apart from the center seam rather than twisting, which can stress the housing.
Step-by-step floating pen setup
- Choose a flat, stable surface: Place the pen on a level desk or shelf away from the front edge, air vents, and direct drafts. Check the surface with your hand: if the pen stand rocks, move it. A wobbling stand is the most common reason a floating pen looks unstable.
- Position the stand at eye level: Set the levitating pen stand where you can see it while seated, roughly at eye level or slightly below. Keep it out of direct sunlight if the display area gets hot. If you cannot see the floating effect from your chair, move the stand before adjusting anything else.
- Seat the pen in the stand: Lower the pen into its resting position in the stand without forcing it. Make sure it sits straight and that no part of the pen is touching the desk surface. Forcing the pen can misalign the mechanism; if it does not seat easily, lift it and try again.
- Start the floating action gently: Give the pen a light, steady start as described by the pen's design, then let go and watch for a smooth float. Do not spin or shake it aggressively. A gentle start is easier to correct than an aggressive one.
- Refill by pulling straight apart: When the ink runs dry, pull the pen straight apart at the center seam. Trim an Ohto 705NP refill to match the original length, test the fit, and reassemble without twisting. Trim a little at a time; a refill cut too short cannot be reused.
Product facts
- Death by Glamour Floating Pen: Official UNDERTALE pen designed by Laura Verdin and produced in Denmark by Eskesen, the inventors of the floating action pen. The floating mechanism is built in, so setup is about placement and a gentle start rather than assembly or batteries.
Death by Glamour Floating Pen - Death by Glamour Floating Pen: Ohto 705NP refill cartridges work once trimmed to fit; other similar refill cartridges should also work. You can keep using the pen after the original ink runs out instead of treating it as a disposable display item.
