Kokuyo Will Stationery Actic Mini Pencil Case - Black

Size: Great, I can fit a small number of pens/pencils for general daily use. Usually a couple pens, highlighter, and pencil.

Zipper: Catches and can occasionally make closing awkward. I do like the pull tab.

Interior space: I appreciate that it doesn't have individual pockets for each pen so you can store larger pens or markers.

Now then, this pencil case is a bit special! The surface, although hard foam plastic, has the look of smooth leather about it though, its being plastic adds a degree of firmness to the construction which will be ideal for protecting those treasured pens/pencils. Stands very well when open though it doesn't roll down like a NeoCritz, not that it needs to as the contents are still easily accessible and the case is surprisingly stable for something so narrow. Looks every inch the executive pen case.

I bought mine to house my favourite fountain pens when on the road and it's proving to be ideal for the purpose - I usually carry three fountain pens so as to have a variety of nib sizes/inks available as I travel.

Mini Stationery Actic Rocks

Kokuyo has done a good job with the design and use of materials for this case. I really like how it stays open when it's unzipped, this gives me easy access to my pencil, eraser, and highlighter. This being the Mini version slips easily into my back pocket or carried with a text book and folder, it looks nice and keeps your my stationery items secure. The body is a hard foam like material that flexes but is also ridged enough to prevent my stuff from getting crushed if placed in a back pack full of books. Design wise I think the case has a very well crafted look, its so streamlined and minimal, this is my first product from Kokuyo and it will not be my last either. Thanks to JetPens for stocking a wonderful product.

Sturdy, and protects the tips of my mechanical pencils.

The other reviewers point out the good features of this pencil case, so I will mention only the negative aspects. This would be a very good pencil case, but no bargain, at $5.99. For S12.50 you expect something special. Particularly irksome is the cheap plastic zip pull, which could --for an additional manufacturing expense of about .25-- could have been a stylish design point. Instead it is a little scrap of the stuff they make kids' inflatable toys out of. You can't even remove it to add your own pull. Shame on the designers!