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Hello All:

 

Who has a nice pen cabinet (maybe 48 pens) that won't break the bank? Any tibs or website postings would be great. Have a nice evening,

Kevin
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You can make your own by getting liners from Gary Lehrer at Gopens.com. A big sheet cost about $1 - $2 and you can cut to size with any drawer cabinet you have.

 

I can think of lining it inside a red tool cabinet with drawers from Sears.

 

Also, Pendemonium sells the wooden nice ones for a very reasonable price.

I think the brand is Reed and Barton.

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I have a Reed and Barton 20 pen case. Great quality cabinet. The other place to look for is at antique stores, you can sometimes find great cabinets that can be converted to pen cabinets with the addition of liners from Gopens.com

Kinda like the one david issacson posted a picture of a few weeks back.

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Get the liners from GoPens.com and use an empty cigar box from a cigar shop.

Pedro

 

Looking for interesting Sheaffer OS Balance pens

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What do you think of the leather soft case pen holders, I have seen them on e-bay, 12, 24 pens in elastic dividers. seems quite practical for carrying around, especially if you like leather.

 

Interesting idea with the cigar box ;)

 

regards

 

Daniel

"Sweating is the bodies way of weeping with desire," he said. "Five more cry baby, five more", she said.

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Pardon the question. I am on the gopen site and cannot seem to find the sheets. What exactly are they called?

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Interesting idea with the cigar box 

 

Here are some of my own creations on this front.

 

From Honduras, a double-decker that holds 25 for my Sheaffer's and Parkers. . .

 

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Camorra.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Camorra2.jpg

 

From the Dominican Republic, a 14 pen case - these Oliveros boxes are probably the perfect size for a single-layer case - not too deep, not too shallow. A couple layers of felt on top make perfect padding for travel or taking to a pen-club meeting.

 

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Oliveros.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Oliveros2.jpg

 

For my current selection of inked pens, a double-decker Onyx from the Dominican Republic - the top layer is on an angle.

 

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Onyx1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Onyx2.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Onyx3.jpg

 

And this one came with the slots built in - if a little big for pens. With a little padding, it would make a great box for big oversize pens.

 

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/P1120301.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/Big-Reserva.jpg

 

And there are a few more in the works :rolleyes: . . .

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/laridae/P5090419.jpg

So if you have a lot of ink,

You should get a Yink, I think.

 

- Dr Suess

 

Always looking for pens by Baird-North, Charles Ingersoll, and nibs marked "CHI"

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Nice work John!

 

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I think these liners are just bare plastic with no felt or suede-like soft cover. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

OK - Gary's liners are the ones with a felt-like cover. They are the same ones I used for the set above. They are available in several different colors, and I think a dark green might go well with some of the cigar boxes as well.

 

John

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So if you have a lot of ink,

You should get a Yink, I think.

 

- Dr Suess

 

Always looking for pens by Baird-North, Charles Ingersoll, and nibs marked "CHI"

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playpen Antique

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I am interested in purchasing a few of these slotted display trays but the thought of putting my credit card information on this site is disquieting to me. Is there any way to just call Gary?

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OK - Gary's liners are the ones with a felt-like cover. They are the same ones I used for the set above. They are available in several different colors, and I think a dark green might go well with some of the cigar boxes as well.

Thanks for clarifying about the felt-like finish. While green may look nice over wood, I prefer more neutral colors to bring out the pens. I have a dark wood desk valet that I don't use and I am contemplating converting it into a pen box. So the question becomes: grey or tan liner? :D

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I am interested in purchasing a few of these slotted display trays but the thought of putting my credit card information on this site is disquieting to me. Is there any way to just call Gary?

You have two options. If you have a Discover card, you can generate single use credit card numbers that are valid only for one merchant. The second option is to just mail a check, which is probably what I'll do.

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I am interested in purchasing a few of these slotted display trays but the thought of putting my credit card information on this site is disquieting to me. Is there any way to just call Gary?

You have two options. If you have a Discover card, you can generate single use credit card numbers that are valid only for one merchant. The second option is to just mail a check, which is probably what I'll do.

Or you make sure you chose the right bank and you are not liable for any unauthorized purchases. :)

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hi,

 

i have purchased pens and other things from gary leherer and have always used my credit card on his site. no problems. gary answers very quickly and is a great seller.

 

:meow: :bunny1: :meow: :bunny1:

 

:ltcapd: :roflmho: :ltcapd: :roflmho:

 

B) :rolleyes: B) :rolleyes:

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John

 

Very cool, I smoke cigars so this is a perfect marriage. How do you prevent the pens from moving around and dropping out of their slots, say when the box is on the move? :eureka:

 

Dan

"Sweating is the bodies way of weeping with desire," he said. "Five more cry baby, five more", she said.

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-How do you prevent the pens from moving around and dropping out of their slots, say when the box is on the move?

I added another layer of the slotted trays and placed it upside down with the felt material toward my pens. Then hot-glued the fabric strip that comes with some cigar boxes to it for easier removal. :eureka:

Pedro

 

Looking for interesting Sheaffer OS Balance pens

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Hi there,

 

 

Thought you might like this, although not a cabinet but quite functional and classy

 

 

 

 

Aurora pen holders

 

Dan

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