The Pen Addict

Lihit Lab Teffa Pen Case Review

(This is a guest post by Brian Draghi. You can follow Brian on Twitter @Sketchscape)

I recently had been looking for a book type pen case that would help keep all of my favorite pens organized with enough space for a small sketchbook to be stored with them. I wanted a something that contained everything I need in an all in one case without having to grab multiple items.

The Lihit Lab Teffa Pen Case fulfills everything l wanted in a case for small portable sketching sessions. This is an amazing case from first glance. It is deceptively small and holds quite a large amount of items. I was able to hold 17 pens comfortably along with a flash drive, small stylus, iPad camera connection kit, ruler and a small sketchbook.

The inner straps on both left and right side are very secure and create a tight fit to attach your pens to. I noticed that pens with clips that rest close to the top of the cap are easier to place on the right side since the strap is higher on that side. The straps are lower on the left side of the case which limits the amount of space on the bottom especially if the pens are longer. My configuration has all my writing pens on the left and all my sketching pens on the right side divider.

Turning the divider, the mesh pockets are constructed well and provide a secure fit for items without the worry of anything falling out. The back mesh pocket is large enough to hold a stylus and a #12 5x5 Rhodia dot pad. The mesh pocket is just large enough to only hold a small Moleskine sketchbook without anything else in the pocket.

Overall

This is probably one of the best cases that I have to keep my pens organized and everything ready to go. The shiny nylon material of the case is great because it seems to resist stains or marks. It can be simply wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any type of dirt or marks. The case is thick enough to accommodate all of your pens and items without it being too bulky. The one drawback is the lack of some type of strap or handle on the back of the case for carrying. I would have preferred a strap that was sewn on the back similar to my Brenthaven iPad case where I can just slip my hand through and easily carry it.

Verdict

This is a must buy case for anyone that like to keep their top collection of pens organized and accessible for travel. This is by far the best case that I currently own and it works perfectly for me and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Rating 4.5 out of 5 pens

Pros

* Compact design with large capacity

* Holds 17-24 pens comfortably

* Case thick enough to accommodate every pen.

* Great shiny nylon material

* Contains everything in one item

Cons

* No strap or handle to carry

* Difficult to store bulky items in small mesh pocket

* Front cover pockets limit storage

(Ed. Note: These sold out so fast at JetPens.com that I wasn't able to get one myself. Be sure to to sign up on the product page to be notified when they restock.)

Nomadic PE-09 Flap Type Pencil Case Giveaway

The list of Nomadic products I have reviewed is ever growing, and for good reason: Nomadic makes great stuff. I am always impressed with the build quality and functionality of every pencil case I have tested out and use daily. My latest acquisition (with a sneak peek on my Facebook page) is the Nomadic PE-09 Flap Type pencil case, and I am so enamored with it, I have decided I can't keep it for myself.

The product pictures here and at JetPens really don't do the case justice. I knew it would hold lots of pens, pencils, and small notebooks, but I am amazed at just how many it really does hold. I took out my storage box of pens and stuffed the Nomadic to the gills - right up to the point where I cold barely zip it.

How many pens fit in there? Well, that's what I want you to tell me. Leave a comment on this post with your guess on how many pens and pencils I have jammed into this Nomadic PE-09. Closest to the actual number wins the case. In the event of a tie, I will let Random.org decide the winner.

Sound like a plan? Here is a recap of the general rules:

1. Leave one comment on this post anytime between now, and Wednesday night at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.  You are limited to one entry. This contest is limited to US residents only.

2. Please follow @jetpens on Twitter and "Like" JetPens on Facebook. This is not mandatory, but I sure would appreciate your support! Feel free to follow me @dowdyism as well.

3. For this contest, the winner will be the person who comes the closest to the number of pens and pencils inside the Nomadic PE-09. In the event of a tie, Random.org will pick the winner.

4. The contest winner will be posted on Thursday, July 14th.  The winner will have one week to email me at the address posted in the right sidebar.

Thanks and good luck!

 

Guest Review: Nomadic Virgo-Attrezzo Pen Case

The reason I have chosen to review the Nomadic Virgo-Attrezzo standing pen case is because I won it right here a few months ago! A great giveaway. Sorry if the pictures are a little blurry I am still deciding on a new camera and had to make do with my BlackBerry.

Starting off, this is what the pen case looks like empty:

It is around 20cm high at the very back, 5.5cm wide and its length is around 6.5cm. The material feels as though it could stand wear and tear pretty well.

Now, on to how many pens it can fit. The picture directly below is showing some the case with some pens. There are 26 in there along with a couple of refills although it could probably take 2 or 3 more before zipping it shut would not be as easy. To stand the pencil case up you can fold down the top part, but I don't tend to do that and the case still stands fine. As you can see in the second picture down, there are 2 pouches, one on each side (of equal size). Now, these are large enough to fit spare pencil leads or a box of paper clips etc but I use them to clip on pens that I need to find easily - although I could still use the pouch itself if I wanted to.

At the middle in the back, the same height as the pouches is an oversized loop. The small tag that came with the case showed how a ruler can be placed here which is what I use it for, but it can also keep refills snug or if you carry fountain pens with you they could be clipped on to this - although I have never done this as I am worried I would end up taking the pen cap off trying to remove it!

Towards the front of the case there is a small pouch which can be used to fit an eraser and sharpener and other small things such as page markers.

This is a great case especially for students as it can fit lots of pens and other things you need.

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Thanks so much for the review Shabana!  If anyone else is interested in doing a guest post on The Pen Addict feel free to send me an email using the link on the sidebar.

Guest Review: A Brand Called ED’s ‘Pencils’ Case

This is my first review of a pen case, and I chose to do one because I was stoked to find such a decent pen case for under 10 AUD. 

My name is Ben, I live in Australia, a wonderful country where it is almost impossible to find most of the pens reviewed on this site, and where good quality pen cases are virtually unheard of. When I can find good pens and accessories they are usually double, if not triple the ordinary retail price. 

Hence my surprise when I found this case in my local Officeworks store. The case is Tri-fold, and despite having the word “PENCILS” boldly displayed on the cover, I think this case would be better suited to carrying pens; It only has 3 elastic loops, 4 pouches, and one token zipper compartment, that could hold at max 10 pencils. 

Unlike other pencil cases made by this brand, this model has very good quality stitching, and is made of a strong, woven material ( I think it’s polyester), with light padding between the inner and outer layers. The lining is made of the same material, with the result that pen clips won’t potentially damage it (something that can’t be guaranteed with a few models of Nomadic cases). 

Now for the Negatives: The elastic loops are very loose, and there really should be 6, with three at both ends of the case, such that writing instruments are held in place at the top and bottom, to provide a more secure hold of pens/pencils. 

The zipper feels cheap, and probably wouldn’t like strenuous use. I guess the biggest downside is that the case can only hold 6 decent sized pens (as can be seen in the photo) and is a bit bulky when filled ‘to the brim’. However this suits me to a ‘t’ because I wanted it to hold a couple of fountain pens and ballpoints, without them rattling around in my ordinary pencil case. 

The case is available in Black, Blue, Pink, and Green, and retails for 7.99 AUD

http://www.abrandcalleded.com.au/

 

   

 

Thanks Ben for the excellent review!  If anyone else is interested in writing a guest review for The Pen Addict, please feel free to email me using the address on the sidebar.

Review: Nomadic PE-10 Tri-Fold Pencil Case

I love the design of the Nomadic PE-10 Tri-Fold Pencil Case, but I was honestly concerned about the functionality of it when it first arrived.  Would the Tri-Fold stlye work for me?  How would it close with the pens stacked on top of each other?  Am I doing it right?  I still have some questions about this pencil case, but the more I use it, the more it grows on me.

First off, if you have ever owned a Nomadic case, you know how well it is designed and constructed.  The nylon is durable, the stitching is tight, and in the case of this black model, the color is deep and striking.  I have played around with a few different pen layouts on the inside, and I settled on the "packed to the gills" style.  I'm not convinced this is the best way to go about it, but it actually seems to work.  I was worried how the case would close with all of these pens essentially stacked on top of each other, but that doesn't appear to be an issue.  It closes with no effort at all, and still lays reasonably flat.  You can see how many pens I have jammed in here in the photo below (apologies for the poor quality):

I still go back and forth a bit on whether I really love this case, or just like it.  The way it is laid out, I could actually see it used as an every day carry type of case, fitting some pens, plus a few larger items like a multi-tool, pen light, knife, scissors, etc., so I plan on trying that out as well.  I'll shoot a few more photos once I load it up with different accessories, but overall, I am pretty happy with this case.

The Nomadic Tri-Fold is available in six different colors from JetPens.  Most models are $10, but both the Gray and Light Gray colors have been reduced to $8.50.

See also:
Review: Nomadic Upright Pencil Case

Review: Nomadic Roller Pencil Case