Swingline Compact Stand-up Stapler

Although I own this stapler in a somewhat more subdued black and grey, it is a joy to use. I believe it is well-designed because

• It can stand on one end to reduce the amount of space it takes up on your desk.
• It is solidly built, heavy enough to feel substantial and sturdy enough to get through more sheets of paper than it would appear capable of.
• A gauge on the back of the stapler indicates roughly how many staples are left so it is easy to see that it is getting low.
• The rubber, ergonomic grip on the bottom makes one-handed stapling easy.