Stationery Spotlight: Easthill Folding Pen Pouch
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It was surprisingly difficult to get the pen case out of the bag.
Today, we’re taking a look at an affordable, draw-string, standing pen case by Easthill! At the time of writing, it comes in at $5.99 USD, which seems too good to be true, but let’s find out for ourselves if it is.
The Build/Features
Out of the packaging, we’re greeted with what’s more or less a canvas cylinder in the Khaki colorway. It has a little trouble standing up straight at first, but it breaks in quickly (more on that later). To the touch, the fabric feels better than I expected, and it feels well-structured — more like a soft, pliable shell than a bag. Looking closer, some of the finer details (like the Easthill patch) aren’t perfect, but aside from the tag on the back, the design is aesthetically pleasing.
The big feature of this pouch is the drawstring pull-out. It folds over the edges of the pen case, and that’s what gives it the look that attracted me in the first place.
You can then close it with the draw string and carry your pens around with you! I was a little worried that pens might still be able to slip through, but in practice the closure is secure enough.
I was able to comfortably get 25 slim pens in here. You may be able to squeeze in a few more, but it’ll be tight.
When it’s full of pens, it’s relatively resistant to tipping over, but obviously, it’s not going to be as sturdy as something with a harder bottom if you really try to knock it over.
Tackling Some Issues
That covers the pen case and its functions, but two minor annoyances need to be tackled. Let’s iron them out:
The Sag
The first issue to address is the sag from being packed up. It doesn’t want to stand up straight, but thankfully this is an easy fix!
Boom!
Water bottle! That’s all it takes. Leave a bottle in there for a bit, and the sag will work itself out.
The Height/Depth
Admittedly, this is more a matter of personal preference, but all the product images have bundles of pens sticking out of the top. It looked nice, and it was the reason I wanted this in the first place. In reality, it would take quite a long pen to be visible over the top of the pouch, and shorter pens like the ever-popular Parker Jotter (can you spot them?) are just going to get lost in the depths of the pouch.
The good news is this is also easily solved by the use of some paper towels. Just fold up as many as you need and press them down. They also help it hold its shape. If you wanted, you could even put a weight under the towels to give it more stability.
There it is! That’s the look!
Now the height is perfect! Even the little jotters are able to stand out for easy access! Despite the minor adjustment, the drawstring cover will still accommodate all the pens without issue. In all fairness, it’s probably better that the cup is deeper out of the box so it can accommodate more things, but at least there’s an easy solution.
Final Thoughts
I think this is a great little pen pouch, although personally, I don’t see myself using the draw-string feature to carry it around. Don’t get me wrong — It works for that, and I could see this as a good option for throwing in a bag if you so desire, but I see it as more of a stationary pen-cup with an extra feature. It’s going to be sitting in my stationery cart collecting Uni-balls for a long time.
And you know what? It’s great for that. Excellent, even.