The Zebra Z-Grip Funky Animal is a ballpoint pen from Zebra Pen's Funky collection, built around the brand's Z-Grip design and finished with a cheetah-print pattern on the barrel. Zebra Pen describes the Funky range as "fun pens with bags of personality", sitting within their wider Z-Grip family of pens.

A comfortable, easy-to-hold pen matters for anyone who writes for extended periods, including pupils and adults with SEND or other learning differences who may find a poor pen grip adds to the physical effort of writing. Zebra's Z-Grip name refers to the grip design used across their Z-Grip pen family, though the exact grip material and dimensions of this particular cheetah-print pen were not confirmed on the sources checked.

For schools

• A low-cost pen that can be added to a pupil's own pencil case or a classroom writing station alongside other writing aids.
• Sits within the same Z-Grip family already stocked by The Dyslexia Shop, so it is easy to introduce as a familiar option for pupils who already use a standard Z-Grip pen.
• A distinctive cheetah-print design can help a pupil recognise their own pen among a class set, which can matter for pupils who find shared or unlabelled equipment stressful.
• Suitable as a small, motivating addition to a SEND resource box or reward system, alongside a pupil's usual provision.

For the workplace

• A practical, everyday desk pen that also has a distinctive design, making it easy to identify as your own in a shared office or meeting room.
• Lightweight enough for extended note-taking, form-filling or general desk use across the working day.
• A small, low-cost item that an employer or line manager could offer as part of a wider set of reasonable adjustments for an employee who has identified that pen comfort affects their handwriting.

For anyone with a general SEND or learning difference that affects handwriting or pen control, small details like a comfortable grip and a pen that is easy to

• Ballpoint pen from Zebra Pen's Funky collection, part of the wider Z-Grip pen family.
• Cheetah-print design on the barrel.

• Easy to spot as your own. The cheetah print makes this pen simple to recognise in a shared pencil case, classroom tray or office desk.
• Part of a familiar pen family. It shares its Z-Grip name with the standard Zebra pens already used in many schools and workplaces.
• A small, affordable addition to a wider toolkit. Useful alongside other writing aids for pupils and staff with SEND or other learning differences.
• Supplied by a UK specialist retailer. The Dyslexia Shop focuses on resources for people with dyslexia, SEND and other learning differences.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the Zebra Z-Grip Funky Cheetah pen?
  It is a ballpoint pen from Zebra Pen's Funky collection, featuring a cheetah-print design on the barrel. It is part of Zebra's wider Z-Grip pen family.
• Is this pen suitable for pupils with SEND or other learning differences?
  It can be a useful, low-cost addition to a pupil's own writing aids, particularly where a distinctive design helps them recognise their own pen. It is not a replacement for any specific handwriting intervention or assessed provision.
• Can this pen be used in the workplace?
  Yes, it works as an everyday desk pen for note-taking and general writing tasks. Its distinctive design also makes it easy to identify as your own in a shared office.
• Can this pen be used in the classroom?
  Yes, it can be kept in a pupil's own pencil case or added to a classroom writing station alongside other pens and writing aids already in use.
• What age is the Zebra Z-Grip Funky Cheetah pen suitable for?
  A specific age recommendation could not be confirmed from the sources checked for this product. Please check the packaging or contact Zebra Pen directly for exact age guidance before giving it to young children.
• Does The Dyslexia Shop stock other Zebra Z-Grip pens?
  Yes, The Dyslexia Shop already stocks the standard Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen in packs of 8, 12 and 50. The Funky Cheetah pen sits within the same wider Z-Grip pen family.