Reusable Pen Loop For Notebook

[npmsax]

Hey all,

 

Has anyone found a reusable pen loop to put on their notebook? Im currently using the maruman 8x5 notebook.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[almoore]

Try Papelote - it's an elastic book strap with pen loops in a range of colours; I have a few of them and they're good.

 

Al

[Mech-for-i]

I fashion myself several using nothing but 1.5mm / 2mm / 2.5mm bungee cord , the cord can be knotted to form a simply close loop ( for the notebook ) and held a couple of round out loop at the end to hold the pen ; if you frequent the usual online retail site you will find literally dozens of options there

Edited December 11, 2019 by Mech-for-i

[Conan the Grammarian]

Levenger sells elastic Notebook Belts that might do the trick for you.

[bemon]

I just picked up a Superior Labor clip. Maybe I'll do a review of it.

 

https://www.wonderpens.ca/searchresults.asp?Search=superior+pen+clip&Submit=

[DilettanteG]

I just picked up a Superior Labor clip. Maybe I'll do a review of it.

 

https://www.wonderpens.ca/searchresults.asp?Search=superior+pen+clip&Submit=

 

Yes, please do. I’d kinda like to see what $55 buys you that Levenger’s $4 version doesn’t.

 

I’ve got a more substantial vintage penholder on a notebook “belt” from The Colorado Pen Co. I’d like to pick up another one, but I’m not sure it would work on a softcover book. The non belt version looks like an interesting alternative.

[bemon]

 

Yes, please do. I’d kinda like to see what $55 buys you that Levenger’s $4 version doesn’t.

 

I’ve got a more substantial vintage penholder on a notebook “belt” from The Colorado Pen Co. I’d like to pick up another one, but I’m not sure it would work on a softcover book. The non belt version looks like an interesting alternative.

Are you talking about the Leuchtturm loop from Levenger? I tried that one years ago. Maybe it's been improved, but at the time the plastic from the sticking pad intrudes into the loop. I don't really baby my EDC pens, but at the same time try to make sure they're stored in soft places when they're not in use. I felt like over time the plastic would damage a pen's finish.

 

Other than that, The Supriour Labor clip is reusable (though for the cost it'd better be).

[DilettanteG]

Are you talking about the Leuchtturm loop from Levenger? I tried that one years ago. Maybe it's been improved, but at the time the plastic from the sticking pad intrudes into the loop. I don't really baby my EDC pens, but at the same time try to make sure they're stored in soft places when they're not in use. I felt like over time the plastic would damage a pen's finish.

 

Other than that, The Supriour Labor clip is reusable (though for the cost it'd better be).

 

Good point. Sounds like I'll give the Leuchtturm a miss then. But, this is the one I've been thinking about:

 

https://www.levenger.com/home-office-22549/desktop-supplies-23003/notebook-belt-13391.aspx

 

It does look like the pen is pretty exposed. Maybe spending hundreds on a pen just to leave it vulnerable like that isn't my best bet?

[bemon]

 

Good point. Sounds like I'll give the Leuchtturm a miss then. Bit, this is the one I've been thinking about:

 

https://www.levenger.com/home-office-22549/desktop-supplies-23003/notebook-belt-13391.aspx

 

It does look like the pen is pretty exposed. Maybe spending hundreds on a pen just to leave it vulnerable like that isn't my best bet?

That one looks better. As for leaving it exposed, my pens are still transported to and from home a case. It's just for getting to and from meetings that I like the loop for. One less thing to carry. I don't want to carry a 4 pen case into a meeting when I'm already juggling a laptop, notebook, mouse etc.

[knarflj]

I was looking for these some time ago, and found several options on etsy, as well as some tutorials on youtube for diy loops. Never tried any of them, because I decided I didn't really need one, so can't recommend any one in particular.

[A Smug Dill]

I couldn't find a reusable pen loop — back when I last looked, in 2018 — that would place the pen alongside the long edge of the pages of my journals and allow the journal (bundled with fountain pen) to be packed flat between a "pile" of other things. This is of what I ended up buying a couple, to afford my pens some protection against abrasion if they can't be held at the side of the journal:


Source: Amazon.com

They do the job well enough, but in the end, I just ended up carrying my pens in leather pen cases separately instead.

[Anderglan]

If the notebook in question is as flexible as a school copybook/exercise book/composition book, I simply punch a hole in it, then I thread a hair tie through the hole, interlace the hair tie, and then I have my pen holder loop in the book's centre, *and* a handy loop for carrying the book

[knarflj]

If the notebook in question is as flexible as a school copybook/exercise book/composition book, I simply punch a hole in it, then I thread a hair tie through the hole, interlace the hair tie, and then I have my pen holder loop in the book's centre, *and* a handy loop for carrying the book

 

 

That's clever!

[Mary_Queen_of_Scotch]

I really love this leather pen holder from The Superior Labor, as it offers a little protection without being bulky. It also patinas beautifully. It fits two small-to-medium sized pens and has a brass money clip on the back to attach it to your notebook cover.

 

https://www.baum-kuchen.net/products/tslxbk-pen-holder-clip?_pos=6&_sid=0bd940746&_ss=r

[bemon]

I really love this leather pen holder from The Superior Labor, as it offers a little protection without being bulky. It also patinas beautifully. It fits two small-to-medium sized pens and has a brass money clip on the back to attach it to your notebook cover.

 

https://www.baum-kuchen.net/products/tslxbk-pen-holder-clip?_pos=6&_sid=0bd94074

Any separation between the pens? Doesn't look like it, but I like the clip.

[Mary_Queen_of_Scotch]

No separation, so I wouldn’t recommend putting anything too precious in there. I usually keep a VP and Rotring in mine.

[Tasmith]

Saw this at the Container Store the other day:

 

https://www.containerstore.com/s/bookaroo-vegan-leather-pen-pouches/d?productId=11011724&q=pen%20holder

[bemon]

No separation, so I wouldn’t recommend putting anything too precious in there. I usually keep a VP and Rotring in mine.

I hate that I want it now. Between vacation shopping, a whole bunch of stationary (bleep) I don't need and a 'too good to pass up' pen price I already spent a pile. And like a fool (again) I thought I was done.