Pen Case Dimensions

[legume]

I've been researching quality leather pen cases to well, protect my pens and settled on the Pelikan leather pen cases and the Franklin-Christoph 1-2-3 leather pen cases. I was feeling pretty good about them and just trying to decide which size to get, when I came across a series of pictures which suggested that some pens don't fit in all the way. That is, the pouch part of the case is not actually long enough to envelop the entire pen, and the end of the pen is only protected on two sides by the cover flap.

 

I was a bit surprised by this since most modern pens are quite large or oversized, and I simply assumed that the cases would be manufactured as such. I guess I just never gave it much thought, and really, one moment of critical thinking would have dispelled that notion.

 

Getting back to the point, I would like to ask what the dimensions of these cases actually are. Obviously, the flaps are adjustable and can accommodate a wide variety of sizes, but what is the largest size that would fit snugly with all its surfaces covered?

 

Also, those who own these cases, how do you like them?

[The Good Captain]

Almost all my pens are in the Pelikan single-pen cases, be they Pelikan pens or not. The largest I have are the Pelikan M800 and Conway Stewart 100. When fully in the case either of these two only protrude about 2cm above the 'tube' part. The flap is about 0.5cm wider on both sides anyway so the edge, as it's quite stiff in relation to the padded front/back and the side pieces, wouldn't let much flatten it.

Personally, I rate them pretty highly and don't see any problems. I've three double ones too and rate them just the same.

[subramaniyam]

The case i built is 7 inches ling. Would that suffice?

 

Regards,

Subramniyam

[legume]

Almost all my pens are in the Pelikan single-pen cases, be they Pelikan pens or not. The largest I have are the Pelikan M800 and Conway Stewart 100. When fully in the case either of these two only protrude about 2cm above the 'tube' part. The flap is about 0.5cm wider on both sides anyway so the edge, as it's quite stiff in relation to the padded front/back and the side pieces, wouldn't let much flatten it.

Personally, I rate them pretty highly and don't see any problems. I've three double ones too and rate them just the same.

Thank you, this gives me an excellent idea of the size. I'm a student and getting a pen is kind of a big deal. I didn't want a case that wouldn't completely protect my pens if I tossed it in my bag with a bunch of loose debris, though really I'm nit-picking.

[hark40]

Just received a couple of cases from FC - but have not yet used them.

 

I got the 2 pen case (from their 1-2-3 line). Its dimensions of the storage part are (approx) 43mm wide x 138mm long and 24mm high. It has a single piece of material inside which is looped (and stitched) providing two storage areas where the pens can be slid into. A Lamy Safari can be put into these loops without problems with the clip going over the looping material thus holding it in place. Obviously only a small part of the pen protrudes from the top and is thus a little difficult to remove. A Lamy 2000 also fits nicely in it and also can clip onto the looped material and is easier to remove. Both pens fit in the case fully (at least as far as the clips will allow.) The Lamy 2000 can also fit in the case without clipping and it goes all the way in. Should get some photos....

 

Hope that helps.

[legume]

Just received a couple of cases from FC - but have not yet used them.

 

I got the 2 pen case (from their 1-2-3 line). Its dimensions of the storage part are (approx) 43mm wide x 138mm long and 24mm high. It has a single piece of material inside which is looped (and stitched) providing two storage areas where the pens can be slid into. A Lamy Safari can be put into these loops without problems with the clip going over the looping material thus holding it in place. Obviously only a small part of the pen protrudes from the top and is thus a little difficult to remove. A Lamy 2000 also fits nicely in it and also can clip onto the looped material and is easier to remove. Both pens fit in the case fully (at least as far as the clips will allow.) The Lamy 2000 can also fit in the case without clipping and it goes all the way in. Should get some photos....

 

Hope that helps.

Yes! Thank you so much. This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for.

Pictures wouldn't hurt... :embarrassed_smile:

[legume]

The case i built is 7 inches ling. Would that suffice?

 

Regards,

Subramniyam

Do you mean you intend to sell them?

[hark40]

Apologies for my bad photography.....

 

The Franklin-Christoph 1-2-3 pen case, the 2 pen version.

 

Next to a Safari (this photo is a little strange. The Safari is a couple of mm longer than the case but the angle of this photo does not reflect this.)

 

Safari inserted and clipped on the internal loops

 

Lamy 2000 clipped in along with the Safari.

 

Everything sealed up tight.

 

As for the case itself, it appears to be well made, nicely stitched and reasonably rigid. ie it does not "collapse" even with no pens in it. Pens are easy to slide in and out although gripping the pen to remove is dependent upon the pen. The Safari is more difficult to remove than the 2000 for instance purely because the 2000 has more to grip above the clip than the Safari.

[legume]

Apologies for my bad photography.....

Ooh la la~ Bad photography? Nonsense! Thank you for the lovely pictures.

[hark40]

Apologies for my bad photography.....

Ooh la la~ Bad photography? Nonsense! Thank you for the lovely pictures.

Never ask an artist to critique his/her own work... They will always find problems. Regardless - thanks for your thanks, and I hope it helps you and others.