Scribble Pen - Scan & Draw in Any Color

November 2015 Update: Thanks to reader Phil for bringing this investigation into Scribble's legitimacy to our attention. While the Scribble online store is running in "pre-order" form, it seems the company behind the pen/stylus may not be able to deliver a functional product in a reasonable amount of time, or produce one at all. We encourage anyone interested in pre-ordering a Scribble to read their terms and conditions prior to placing and order.

If you thought drawing in 3D was cool, what would you think about being able to draw in any color in the world around you just by pointing your pen at it? Scribble is a pen (or a stylus) that can scan and replicate any real-life color you see. From the precise purple of the orchid to the exact orange of the Doritos you're to committing to eternal life on paper, Scribble combines sophisticated color sensors and processors with technologically advanced ink to capture, mix, and reproduce any hue it touches.

I know what you're thinking: But. But. How do it do that?

1. Scribble's built-in RGB Color Sensor records colors like a point-and-shoot camera. Direct it towards any surface and press the pen's button.
2. Color data is recorded and, per your instructions, either mixed from its smart micro pump and interior ink barrels for immediate use, or saved to memory and synced with mobile devices for later application.
3. That's about it. If you're ready to draw so is Scribble. The pen has 3 different tip sizes for strokes ranging from "neat" to "bold".

Scribble Pen ink is lightfast and water-resistant so it won't fade with time, sun, or rain. Ink cartridges are, of course, refillable. The pen itself is a micro-USB rechargeable device whose lithium-ion battery provides around 7 hours of continued use per charge. All scanned color data is transferrable via Bluetooth to iPhone and Android devices.

If you're using the Scribble Stylus, you'll have a pair of capacitive rubber tips to choose from. Scribble says both provide precise, lag-free drawing or writing in either soft, broad strokes or hard, fine ones. When Scribbling electronically, the stylus can pair with apps such as Photoshop and CorelDRAW, as well as write, draw, sketch, paint, and share on iPads and iPad Pros. Scribble software is also open for developer tinkering.

At printing, Scribble Pens and Styluses were available for pre-order, with an unannounced 2016 ship date. Early subscribers will receive discounted purchase rates.