Levenger Collector's Lock and Key Inlay Pen Case

[Ceramicist]

This arrived today and I am over the moon. It doesn't hold all of my pens, but I placed my favorites in the 40 slots. I opted to get a zippered case to hold the overflow and will rotate if a pen in the zippered case merits the move to this new piece of wonderful craftsmanship. 

 

For those considering this, it is solid and beautifully made, and it is lovely to look at.

 

[boilermaker1975]

@Ceramicist Wow, for both the case and the pens!

[Ceramicist]

Just now, boilermaker1975 said:

@Ceramicist Wow, for both the case and the pens!

Awww, thank you! Much appreciated. I've just been having a banner day today!

[Misfit]

I saw that in their catalog. It looks so beautiful. Congratulations on getting such a cool pen box. 

[Ceramicist]

8 hours ago, Misfit said:

I saw that in their catalog. It looks so beautiful. Congratulations on getting such a cool pen box. 

Thank you so much! x

[Carguy]

Beautiful!

[Ceramicist]

2 hours ago, Carguy said:

Beautiful!

Thanks so much!

[kestrel]

I bought one of these a few years ago.  Build quality is quite good and it looks lovely.  It's a great box for the money.  Congratulations on yours and the impressive set of pens filling it. 

 

Does yours smell a bit peculiar?  

 

When mine arrived it behaved badly.  It squeaked when I opened the lid and the drawers refused to open and it made obnoxious whimpering sounds.  I put a couple of True Writers in the top shelf and a Verona in one of the drawers and all is well. 

[Ceramicist]

8 hours ago, kestrel said:

I bought one of these a few years ago.  Build quality is quite good and it looks lovely.  It's a great box for the money.  Congratulations on yours and the impressive set of pens filling it. 

 

Does yours smell a bit peculiar?  

 

When mine arrived it behaved badly.  It squeaked when I opened the lid and the drawers refused to open and it made obnoxious whimpering sounds.  I put a couple of True Writers in the top shelf and a Verona in one of the drawers and all is well. 

Thank you very much! I'm happy you have one as well. Haha. I think yours wanted to be filled with pens---- hence the cessation of whimpers and squeaks when the pens were placed within! Mine does not have a peculiar smell. Did the odor dissipate after a while?

 

I agree that it is made really well and reasonably priced for the quality of the piece. I must say it is quite heavy, too!

[kestrel]

13 hours ago, Ceramicist said:

Thank you very much! I'm happy you have one as well. Haha. I think yours wanted to be filled with pens---- hence the cessation of whimpers and squeaks when the pens were placed within! Mine does not have a peculiar smell. Did the odor dissipate after a while?

 

I agree that it is made really well and reasonably priced for the quality of the piece. I must say it is quite heavy, too!

Three years post purchase and the odor is still there.  Maybe the varnish/stain they used and maybe something in the wood/pen trays.  It is not objectionable but it is noticeable.

[Ceramicist]

11 hours ago, kestrel said:

Three years post purchase and the odor is still there.  Maybe the varnish/stain they used and maybe something in the wood/pen trays.  It is not objectionable but it is noticeable.

What about using some sort of polish (lemon-scented or otherwise) on it? 

[kestrel]

12 hours ago, Ceramicist said:

What about using some sort of polish (lemon-scented or otherwise) on it? 

That's an idea.  I will give it a try.

[Ceramicist]

11 hours ago, kestrel said:

That's an idea.  I will give it a try.

Also, lavender helps with unpleasant aromas. You could put the case in a bag or container with lavender sachets. Same with baking soda as it will absorb the odor much like it does in the refrigerator and freezer.