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You can't see them yet, but my EDC trio of 146s are in there. This photo is a pretty accurate representation of its black, blue and teal colour - much darker than the photos above would suggest. In person, the teal shows quite a bit more.

 

http://i.imgur.com/oOjM9Pc.jpg

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Note: My 146s were dusty to begin with. The lint is not from the suede lining.

 

http://i.imgur.com/IM38izQ.jpg

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That is one stunning case, Whitedot! I think I prefer these cases to the pen wraps myself (though I really wish they had a 5 pen case...).

 

I'm really impressed by the texture of the cloth. What does the case feel like, and what is it lined with (some kind of suede from the look of it)?

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That's all, folks!

 

For some reason I was expecting it to cost more. The craftmanship looks great.

 

Well, it isn't flawless. Where the suede meets the fabric at the end of the flap, it is about 1mm off at the corner. After all, it is handmade. Considering the design process, fabrics sourcing, raw mat cost, actual time and effort in making it, yeah, $55 is most reasonable.

 

That is one stunning case, Whitedot! I think I prefer these cases to the pen wraps myself (though I really wish they had a 5 pen case...).

 

I'm really impressed by the texture of the cloth. What does the case feel like, and what is it lined with (some kind of suede from the look of it)?

 

They have a five-pen wrap. I imagine a five-pen case would be a bit cumbersome.

 

The case holds its shape very well. The flap in particular is sufficiently stiff. It is indeed lined with true suede.

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I was expecting it to be much more expensive than that. I might actually get it. The blue wool and silk three pen case was the exact configuration I liked most from your last thread.

 

How far down do the separators go? Does the cloth collect lint and grime easily? How durable does the cloth seem? I would love an update after a few months to see how it holds up and how you like it in general after the honeymoon period.

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I was expecting it to be much more expensive than that. I might actually get it. The blue wool and silk three pen case was the exact configuration I liked most from your last thread.

 

How far down do the separators go? Does the cloth collect lint and grime easily? How durable does the cloth seem? I would love an update after a few months to see how it holds up and how you like it in general after the honeymoon period.

 

They go all the way down. Each pen is fully "wrapped" in its own "finger-style" compartment.

 

The cloth is evidently most durable. It is thick and won't tear. I am told that it can be hand-washed in cold water, without detergent. I plan to wipe down the exterior from time to time.

 

Sure, update will be posted. Feel free to PM and remind me if you don't see it. :thumbup:

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They go all the way down. Each pen is fully "wrapped" in its own "finger-style" compartment.

 

The cloth is evidently most durable. It is thick and won't tear. I am told that it can be hand-washed in cold water, without detergent. I plan to wipe down the exterior from time to time.

 

Sure, update will be posted. Feel free to PM and remind me if you don't see it. :thumbup:

 

 

Whitedot, How do I get to there facebook site?

 

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