Leather Pen Cases

[Scrawler]

How long does it take to get a pen case from you here in the USA. I ordered a case a while ago and have heard nothing.

 

best,

 

Jim Phillips

 

Jim & Scrawler -

 

I ordered at the end of January (3 pen cases). They arrived last week.

They were postmarked the day after I paid for them.

 

I've heard some see them in a few weeks. Mine were over 10 weeks. Nothing to do with Ashish. Everything to do with the postal system. My guess is someone randomly decides if they go by air or by boat. Mine obviously came by ship. Well packed. Nice pen cases.

 

The first set I ordered took a bit over 4 weeks (2 pen cases), but got held up in Canada Customs. The second set never stopped at customs.

 

It will be interesting to see how long the next set takes.

Yes, I realize it is out of Anish's court once they are sent and I have come to understand that that the whims of the postal systems defy all logic. Due to my location I rarely panic is something is taking 3 weeks from the US, or 5 weeks from Europe. I was absolutely blown away once when a package from Tokyo arrived in 3 days. I cannot understand how they managed that since I am a long drive from any sorting office and the only airport around here can only manage 2 seaters and microlights. Occasionally Canada Customs will add up to five weeks to a delivery by opening then sitting on a parcel for no good reason. I am just jealous that everyone keeps extolling the virtues of theirs and I have just scratched one of my pens by putting it in my pocket in such a way that it rubbed up against the clip of another.

[Astropath]

Thanks guys. I do understand what you are talking about. Given the situation with flying and the Volcanic ash, coming by boat may be quicker!

 

best,

 

Jim

[Scrawler]

Oh happy day. I have just returned from the post and my 3 black pen cases have finally arrived. Very nice work they are and hold two largish pens nicely. Thanks Ashish :clap1:

[cerberusdog]

They are well worth the wait! I ordered mine on Feb 27th and they just arrived today, April 23rd. Ashish sent them out right away but they went into postal hell in route to rural Ohio. I got the three of the two-pen cases. Imagine the pleasure of opening the package and feeling and smelling real leather, not plastic? The 149 is slightly snug, but fits well.

 

Hope this lifts the spirits of everyone in the States waiting for theirs to arrive. It takes longer that you want but it is worth it!

Edited April 23, 2010 by cerberusdog

[Scrawler]

They are well worth the wait! I ordered mine on Feb 27th and they just arrived today, April 23rd. Ashish sent them out right away but they went into postal hell in route to rural Ohio. I got the three of the two-pen cases. Imagine the pleasure of opening the package and feeling and smelling real leather, not plastic? The 149 is slightly snug, but fits well.

 

Hope this lifts the spirits of everyone in the States waiting for theirs to arrive. It takes longer that you want but it is worth it!

I also ordered 3 of the 2 pen cases. One for each member of the family. My pens tend to the large size so are a nice snug fit. I suspect my daughters pens may be a little loose, being as they are Parker 51's, vacumatics and Waterman Audace types, but I am delighted, and as you say worth the wait. Mine were definitely held up by Canada customs, they are stamped as having been inspected.

[Michael A]

Ashish is a really honest person. My first case had too narrow slots. However, Ashish must have discovered that a few of the cases had this problem. He contacted me and offered me a replacement. The second one that I now have received is just as good as most of you have written.

 

Thank you Ashish, it is a pleasure to deal with you.

[H. Herdick]

Ashish-

 

PM for a black one.

[royhawkeye]

Wow, the pen cases & prices look great! Let me know the availabllity of a 4-pen case... Thanks!

[ashishwakhlu]

Hi Royahawkeye,

 

At present I have only two and three slot cases, I have requested a four slot case from the crafts person and will update this thread when I get it, in the meanwhile, thanks for all your kind words and support friends, and sorry for the delays in some cases. One parcel has returned sans the label, which as you know I stick down with tape over the address, so I am going to trace the receipt number, contact the person by e mail and re post the case.

 

thanks and regards

 

Ashish

[ashishwakhlu]

Colour Update - New color -green, New Style - Brown with contrast stitching

 

regards

 

Ashish

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Pen%20Cases/Picture1300.jpg

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[hari317]

Super new Colors Ashish. I particularly like the brown. Do you also have single pen pouches that can take a 149?

 

Regards,

Hari

[mainoffender]

Ashish do the new colours replace the old ones? Was interested in the brown with the old stitching: http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Pen%20Cases/?action=view&current=Picture697.jpg

Thanks

[ashishwakhlu]

Hi Hari,

 

I have a black single pen case with contrast stitching which can take a 149 comfortably.

 

regards

 

Ashish

[ashishwakhlu]

Hi Mainoffender,

 

No the brown with contrast stitching is a new colour, The brown cases with same colour stitching are on their way. should have them in 4-5 days.

 

regards

 

Ashish

[mainoffender]

Hi Mainoffender,

 

No the brown with contrast stitching is a new colour, The brown cases with same colour stitching are on their way. should have them in 4-5 days.

 

regards

 

Ashish

Thanks Ashish. Sent a PM for 1-2 pen and 1-3 pen case in brown with the old blended stitching.

 

Dave

[Raymond Wong]

Just received my pen cases today. Two 3-pen ones. Looks better made than my Pelikan one.

Absolutely beautiful!

 

These are very nice pen cases!

 

Cheers

Raymond

[Rlowenote]

My cases took about 4 weeks to arrive. They are very nice and affordable.

 

Thanks, Ralph

[H. Herdick]

Just received my pen case today. One 2-pen one. Very soft and nice leather and well made. My 2 MB's, 146 (black) and 147 (burgundy), fits easily and it looks absolutely beautiful!

 

Thanks, also for the fast shipping.

[raulfragoso]

Just received my 3-pen brown case today. It's really beautiful, and fits my MB 149 perfectly. It took about 4 weeks to get here (Brazil), and was very well packed. I'm a very satisfied customer !

[dexaco]

 I ordered two two-pen cases from Ashish on May 14, and they arrived on Wednesday last, May 26. Very pleased indeed. They're big enough to get the fat cap of a Lamy nexx M inside, so any of my other pens will fit easily. Nicely made, and that lovely leather smell. Colour me happy!

 

Derick