Where did the kimonos go?
I slapped my forehead. Of course, why didn’t I think of that?
Four Nakayas now nestle in the five-pen case. (The araishu, which I use least often, stays in its kimono.) The Oldwin has to remain in the largest slot, and even then has room to wiggle.
Five-pen case
The Nakaya pen kimono is one of the sweetest gestures ever made by a pen brand. I like it. It is culturally and functionally appropriate. Having five identical kimonos in my bag, however, can be challenging. I differentiate them by the level of wear to the printed gold squares, and by the shape of the pen inside; still, when I’m being asked to fill out a form or sign a document, it does take more time to choose, unwrap, and rewrap the pen after use.
Nakaya Ascending Dragon with kimono
The pen case travels standing up in my bag, so now I can peek, pick out the pen I want and put it back without too much ceremony.
Five-pen case, top view
Ceremony will have its time. And perhaps its own pen case, by and by.
January 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Ooo…Love the 5 pen case. May I know where you got it from? Really, really like your beautiful caligraphy, by the way!
January 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Ruby: It was from last year’s trip to Paris. IIRC I bought it from Styl’ Honoré. I wish I could find something similar elsewhere, or online, but so far no luck.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Looks like a nice snuggly case for pens! I was just wondering the other day: do salepeople pinch the papers you leave behind after testing pens? If I had such gorgeous handwriting…. *sigh*
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:58 am
Ruby: If I were in the same city as Leigh I’d be following her around picking up all her discarded papers! I’m sure that would get quite irritating after awhile (and probably get me thrown into a mental institution.)
February 1st, 2010 at 3:50 am
http://www.manufactum.de/Produkt/0/761659/ManufactumStiftrolleLeder.html?suchbegriff=stift+rolle
this is where you get the wrap – i have it and love it to bits. it’s sooo soft!