The 3Doodler and Lix 3D printer pens made some big promises during their crowdfunding campaigns: the ability to create 3D works of art, drawing straight up in the air. The Lix has yet to ship, but the 3Doodler never quite met those promises. It was loud, clunky and painful to use.

The CreoPop is a new $89 3D printer pen that is scheduled to make its debut on Indiegogo today. During an in-person demo, the team behind the pen didn’t pretend that the pen will be faster, more ergonomic or more detailed than the other pens on the market. But they did prove that the pen is something different: a totally quiet device that works with ink that is cool to the touch, making it more friendly for use by children.

During the demo, a CreoPop representative spent a few minutes printing a tiny flower and 3D box. The pen was…