Girologio recently introduced a new Zipper Pouch ($40, available in 4 colors — Midnight Noir, Rustic Saddle, Crimson Ember, and Aqua Breeze). It’s made from buttery-soft, pliable Italian leather and constructed in the US. The Zipper Pouch utilizes top-notch YKK zippers so zipping and unzipping is smooth and easy.
Yes, its a pouch, not an individually divided pen case but I like having some “dump cases” for non-fountain pens and accessories.
The zipper pouch measures approximately 9″ x 3″ x 2.5″ which is long enough to carry unsharpened Blackwing pencils or Tombow ABT Brush Pens. The pouch opens wide enough to dig around in the pouch without having to take everything out to get to something on the bottom.
While I am a bit concerned the light aqua color might show more wear and tear and dirt than a darker color but because the inside is also light its easy to see the contents. And its soooooo pretty. Like Tiffany Blue! So… trade-offs.
The loops on each end make it easy to zip open and closed as well as to carry around your office or pull in and out of your bag. One loop is a thumb loop for zipping the bag shut and the other is large enough to loop your fingers under to lift in and out of your bag. Be sure to remember which end you decide to be the “up” and which the “down”.
I recommend storing pens with the tips facing the longer grab handle as you may be more inclined to tuck in a bag with that end facing up and then reduce any chance of leaking. Storing horizontal is always the best option but when traveling (long distance or just to you local coffeeshop), you may need to carry it vertically.
I was able to cram a lot of pens and stationery accessories into the pouch including several rolls of washi tape, eraser, glue stick, stamps and even some business cards.
All this was in the case, and it easily zipped closed. It’s small size disguises its TARDIS-like capacity.
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Beautiful. I’m tempted. I do not need, but I am tempted.