About The Writer's Glove

by Ben Sobieck, creator My background is originally as a writer, so it’s no surprise that I spend a lot of time typing at a keyboard. I dreaded every winter in Minnesota when the temperature dropped and my hands became cold and stiff. Not only was this uncomfortable, it affected my productivity. I did what a lot of people do: I lit a candle next to my keyboard and warmed my hands throughout the day. This wasn’t the safest option, and I started smelling like Ocean Breeze blowing through a bonfire wherever I went, so I searched for a glove that both kept my hands warm and didn’t slow my typing. I was disappointed to find nothing but gimmicks and a whole lot of fingerless gloves. Maybe those fingerless gloves work for you, but I wanted something that covered my entire hand. After all, my fingers were doing most of the heavy lifting. Instead of giving up, I started tinkering. I went through several rounds of prototypes, manufacturing partners, and materials. I finally settled on what is now known as The Writer’s Glove®. Read their story