Campo Marzio Pen Case Review

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A simple review of the Campo Marzio Pen Case

 

Very simple loud orange box packaging

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The colour I bought I thought was a dark gray, but is actually listed as being "Blue Orchid" on the box, which does explain the slight blueish tinge. It was the most subtle colour that was in stock.

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Obligatory front, back and side photos

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As you can see there's a leather loop in the middle which can be used either to hold a pen, or used as a divider. Although I would advise against putting any non-screw capped pens into the divider as it can get quite tight and you may end up pulling off the cap and leaving the pen still inside. Although since it is leather, it may just loosen a bit more with age.

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Size comparison (Twsbi 540, Lamy Safari, Sheaffer Targa, Unknown S.D Dupoint FP

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Fully kitted out with pens

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As you can see, it actually is very well made and can easily fit two of my fattest pens; The TWSBI 540 and the Lamy Safari, and still have space for a Parker jotter ball point.

 

For $25AUD from the Campo Marzio store, it's very much worth it if you're just after simple and affordable pen case that can carry a few pens. From what I saw at the store, it comes in a whole range of colours so if you want something louder like that orange box, they do carry it.

 

Hope you enjoyed the review.

[mgm1988]

I bought the red one a couple of weeks ago and it is my present daily carrier of choice. It is a lovely piece of kit for the money - although I may be biased having lived in that area of Rome I was always going to be attracted by the name.