Ornamental articles and devices such as, but not limited to, charms, flags, animated characters, flashlights, magnifying glasses, and gas pump speed pay devices clipped to or otherwise attached to a writing instrument, such as a pen. In a preferred embodiment, the ornamental articles and other devices clip to the top of the writing instrument. In a further embodiment, the ornamental articles and devices attach to the pocket clip of a writing instrument and are visibly displayed when the writing instrument is carried in a pocket of an article of clothing.