Rustic Town Leather Pencil Case - Vintage Zippered Pencil Pouch & Pen Case for Adults, Artists, Writers - Gift for Men & Women

I rarely bother writing product reviews--I tend to figure that if there's a problem, I do what needs to be done to get it resolved...and if there's no problem, well, the seller was paid to provide a quality product, so the transaction went as it should have--no need to go on about it. BUT. Every now and again, there's a product that's MUCH more than what you expected, worth MUCH more than what you paid for it--and that would be this RusticTown pencil case...and then...well, then, I can't help sharing my delight. "Delight" is exactly the right word. The price is inexpensive for a leather product--but there's absolutely nothing "cheap" about the product itself! The seams are perfect--not a wiggle in them, not a loose thread; the edges are smooth and neatly turned; the colors are subtle and sophisticated (I purchased both the moss green and the grey one (I think it's called "evening blue", but it's definitely a cool, medium grey)); the zipper clasps are appealing without drawing attention to themselves; the leather is smooth, reasonably supple, but sturdy, and has that pleasant leather scent; the company logo is attractive and unobtrusive--and the case even comes in its own drawstring bag, making it feel more "custom", less mass-produced. I am not attaching any photos, because the product photos are actually pretty accurate, both in terms of color (allowing for monitor brightness), and what the case actually looks like. The case is roomy enough that it's only half full, with 20 gel pens, a small microfiber cleaning cloth and a small spray bottle of water, but thanks to the triangular shape and the long zipper, it's quite easy to spread the case out a bit, to more easily see your pens, and to rummage through, to find the right one. The side pocket is thin, but comfortably holds another 4 pens and several refills. (You could fit a little more in the side pocket--but you'd sacrifice easy access for that.) Other groupings that I experimented with fitting inside the case (after removing the pens! ;)) are...two pairs of prescription glasses and four pairs of reading glasses; an Eye One Display monitor calibrator and a mouse; a pair of dog toenail clippers, a pair of dog face trimmers, an Utsumi half moon comb, a fine tooth facial comb, a large glass nail file and, astonishingly, a small slicker brush (the toenail clippers push the sides out a bit--but if I were of a mind, I could squeeze a nail grinder in there, as well)...and...well, the truth is, after realizing I wanted four more of these, maybe even more--I had to stop experimenting with them, for the sake of my budget. (I actually wound up purchasing a couple of their OTHER pencil case, as well--it's smaller than this one, maxing out at around 20 pens--but works beautifully for a couple of pairs of glasses; a doggie dental kit--small toothbrushes, 6 dental scaling instruments, and a tube of toothpaste... And I confess that I've just ordered a couple of their dopp bags, for larger collections of things... ;)) [EDIT TO ORIGINAL REVIEW: I received one of the dopp bags--and it was AWFUL. All seams had a furry, grey, dusty mold over them; 3/4 of the bag had a silvery grey "bloom" of mold over it, so that it actually looked like they'd mismatched leather colors, when sewing it together; it REEKED of mold mixed with leather, and was not stuffed full of tissue paper, so the bag itself was crushed and bent permanently out of shape in places, never mind that the leather was discolored and marred from how it had been stored. Although I am now the proud owner of 6 pencil cases...I won't be buying from RusticTown anymore, after the experience with the dopp kit. I've NEVER received ANY item bought online that was in such rotten shape, before--and there are at least four other reviews on the dopp bag in question, mentioning the mold and the smell--so it wasn't an isolated incident. :/ I'm not modifying my rating--because the pencil cases ARE wonderful--but I would now temper my former enthusiasm with a "caveat emptor" regarding any RusticTown products. :/ END OF EDIT] All together, the case is so charming, and so useful for medium groupings of things, that you'll find yourself going through the list of people you know, wondering who you can convince to try them out--so that you won't be the only RusticTown "junkie" you know. If you like beautiful, well-crafted items...and have a thing for organizing your "stuff" into various cases--give this a try. Just don't blame ME, when you keep finding new reasons to buy more of them! ;)

The product seems well made and appears in person as described online. The case is good leather, attractive, and looks like it has staying power. I bought this for my husband as a storage case for his Panasonic All-IN-One shaver/trimmer. I didn't want a bulky dropp bag as this is for home use, not for traveling. The case holds all of the accessories, as well as the trimmer. There is an outside pocket for the charging cable, too. If using this case for its intended purpose, I would say it's a good deal. If there is one ding, I wish it were just a tad bit longer.

I use this as a small make-up bag in my purse. It is long enough to accommodate my eyebrow pencil, lip gloss, a small pot of hand cream and a few other items. The zipper is a good quality and runs smoothly and stays zipped. The small pocket on the outside is also handy. You could use this as a little wristlet for a festival for just the necessities and I'm sure it would work great. I plan to have this for a long time since it is so durable.

The case arrived today. It is beautifully made. I was very impressed by the notes that came with it describing the pride and care taken by the artisans who created it. It is well priced; good value for the cost. "Handcrafted with love. Made in India." I like the outside zipper pocket. The main compartment and the outside pocket are nicely lined. The zippers have convenient pulls and work well. Notice how cleverly the bottom is stitched. It is clear that the crafters take pride in their work.

Perfect size for pens, small sticky notes, and everything you need for writing/journaling. Initially had a leather odor but that wore off after a short time. Very good quality with leather outside and interior lining. Thick and durable. Zipper runs very smoothly. Holding up well with daily use for the past several months. Great deal for the price. I use this everyday and love it!

Beautiful! Well made. Love the look and feel of the bag.

This is pleasant departure from the nylon or plastic pouches I normally use. I keep various types of pens and pencils ready to carry with me. This is big enough to take extra tools such as a sharpener and erasers and scissors. A zippered compartment on the side is handy to keeping smaller or more delicate items isolated. It's even large enough to hold a fountain pen in a leather sleeve for extra protection. I like that the base holds the case upright so it can stand by itself. The leather is stiff enough to hold its shape well, but has some flexibility. I've been happy with the way it travels.

I got this for my nephew who is an artist to hold his pens. He loved it. I was impressed with the leather and how it was made. I honestly can’t say how well it is holding up because it was a gift.

Très bien. Très bonne qualité.

Appears well made, solid stitching, nice feel to the leather, attractive slightly mottled tones (each case will vary of course...), solid zippers, etc... I treated mine with a bit of mink oil and it is still nice and supple. Also nice to know from the letter enclosed that I am supporting a collection of artisans in India. If I need anything else leather, I will start looking here with this group.

Perfetto!

😍 Ma fille a adoré

It has a lovely feel to it - vintage leather. Very compact and slim, and yet the perfect size for me. It can easily hold around 10 pens. You don't need a bigger pouch than this.