Acrylic Pen Holder – Hexagonal (Honeycomb)

Optimized holder for "brush tip" acrylic markers (diameter ~10–12 mm), with hexagonal base and top and an internal honeycomb structure for maximum lightness and filament savings. Designed to be printed in parts: base, top, and 6 quick-fit rods.

Standard 11.5 mm holes accommodate most common acrylic markers.

## Highlights

- Lightweight honeycomb structure: 70–80% less material than solid

- Hexagonal grid aligned holes with chamfers for smooth insertion

- Removable rods with snap-fit and bottom lock for base

- Filleted edges, hexagonal decorations

## Variants included (.3mf files)

1) Normal

- base and height with 4mm

- Standard quality (fast for daily use)
 

2) Robust (Ultra quality)

- base and height with 10mm

- Extreme quality for premium finish (smoother curves/refinements)

## Print recommendations

- Material: PLA/PETG/ABS

- Infill: 15–25%

- Perimeters: 2–3

- Supports: not required

- Adhesion: Brim 5–8 mm (optional)

- Layer height: 0.2 mm (0.12–0.16 mm for better details)

## Assembly

1. Print base, top, and 6 rods

2. Fit the rods into the base sockets (chamfer assists entry)

3. Position the top and press until it seats into the sockets

4. The lock secures the base