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I love my Aurora Mare, but it either sinks into pen cases I've got (because it's short) or sticks out unprotected when I clip it to the side of the case.

 

Does anyone know of a good case for Optima-sized pens?

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My M200 and Reform 1745 sink down in my case, but if I cover the other slots they just tip out easily into my hand.

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What is the length and diameter of these pens?

Heck if I know, but they are significantly shorter than average and somewhat wider than average.

 

Looking on Swisher's site, I found:

 

MEASUREMENTS: 5" CAPPED, 6" POSTED, 1/2" DIAMETER

 

 

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Ever find a suitable case? I'm also looking for a small pen case, for pens under 5" and medium to slim build.

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Nope, not yet.

 

My Mare sinks into the silt of the pen pocket.

 

Sure, I could stuff the bottom of the pocket, but then I'd have to unstuff it every few days when I rotate pens. Feh.

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I now have three cases that were made for cigars. Mine were relatively inexpensive, though you can get some much nicer ones for a lot more money. The point is that cigars come in all sizes and include some small thin ones - I'm sure they have proper names - and cases are made for those too.

 

So, I have a big single case and a four-cigar slim case and a medium size for three pens, each costing less than 20 Euro (I bough them abroad).

 

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The catch is that I want a pen case for short pens that are NOT thin. This point keeps getting missed, I think.

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The catch is that I want a pen case for short pens that are NOT thin. This point keeps getting missed, I think.

 

 

The Levenger Pen Parapet looks like it wouldn't be too long for your short pens....and those pens in it look pretty chunky to me.

 

I'd go for this, but I need something for skinnier pens.

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The catch is that I want a pen case for short pens that are NOT thin. This point keeps getting missed, I think.

 

I think the piquadro case is perfect for your needs then. It can easily fit a full size pen like the 146 and the length is adjustable.

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Yeah, I see they're nice, but I was also hoping for something that wasn't black or brown. Sigh.

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Deirdre,

 

I believe there are short fat cigars too. But I suspect you'll be stuck with black or brown unless you have a store with a very wide range available. I have seen red leather cigar cases but mine are black or brown.

 

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