About

The Reading Ray helps hold a book’s pages open for comfortable, one-handed reading. It can be used for a secure grip on an open book with either the thumb, at the bottom of the book, or with a finger, at the top of the book. It's double-sided to fit either small or large books.

Rays are extremely light, with most weighing under one third of an ounce, so they don't weigh down your reading. For a slightly more solid feel in the hand, the Metal Collection Rays are made from metal composites with more heft, around half to two thirds of an ounce, depending on the metal.

Rays are made primarily from a material called polylactic acid (PLA), a thermoplastic made from biomass such as corn starch or sugar cane. The filaments from which the Rays are printed are sourced from a US supplier and manufactured in the US.

All Reading Rays are made in my basement in Baltimore, MD, USA. The primary shape is 3D printed using my own model design, and I finish them by hand to ensure great quality. 

Making Reading Rays has taken on meaning as a response to the unyielding encroachment of technology into our lives. On top of the algorithmically-tuned dopamine drip feed of social media, artificial intelligence blurs our view what is real and even what our jobs may look like in the near future.

Today, the act of reading a physical book feels like an act of rebellion: a way to reclaim attention in a world that constantly vies for it, to grasp something tangible, and to be intentional about spending time.

I hope the Reading Ray can make your reading just a little bit more comfortable, more colorful, and more fun.

-Brian