Page Keeper - Thumb Rest for Reading Heavy Books
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Hold big books open comfortably without straining your thumb
- Simple, ergonomic design inspired by clever Japanese product design
- Perfect for textbooks, coffee table books, cookbooks & thick novels
- Makes reading hefty volumes easier on your hands
The Page Keeper is a clever little 3D printed office accessory that solves a surprisingly common problem: how to hold open a thick book without your thumb cramping up. Slip this ergonomic rest onto your thumb, and suddenly that 800-page novel or heavy coffee table book feels a lot lighter.
Inspired by a Japanese design spotted in the wild, this handy reading tool gives your thumb a comfortable platform to press against the page while you read. It's especially great for textbooks, cookbooks propped on the counter, or any tome where you're flipping back and forth and need a steady hand.
The design is elegantly simple, just enough surface area to distribute pressure without getting in the way of your reading experience. It's one of those "why didn't I think of that?" gadgets that book lovers and students will genuinely appreciate.
6.3k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by johnbiehler. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design