Clairefontaine Flying Spirit Round Leather Pencil Case

923190003There is a particular pleasure in keeping good tools well. The Clairefontaine Flying Spirit Mini Pencil Case is made for those who regard their pens, pencils, and brushes not as consumables but as companions - things worth protecting. Part of Clairefontaine's Flying Spirit leather goods collection, this slim cylindrical case is crafted from genuine aged lambskin in a warm, natural beige. The leather is vegetable tanned using extracts of mimosa and quebracho, a process that is entirely free of chromium and arsenic. It takes longer than conventional tanning and produces a hide that is softer, more supple, and more responsive to handling over time. The surface develops character rather than simply wearing out. The case closes with a secure metal zip and is compact enough to slip into a jacket pocket, a notebook sleeve, or the front compartment of a bag without bulk. At 19 × 4 × 2.5cm, it holds a small but considered collection of writing instruments - fountain pens, mechanical pencils, a short ruler - with a snug fit that prevents rattling and keeps nibs from contact damage. The embossed Clairefontaine logo sits quietly on the exterior. Nothing shouts. The whole thing is simply well made, in the manner of objects that expect to be used for years. The Flying Spirit collection is designed to coordinate: the same leather, the same aged beige, the same tanning process runs through the notebooks, covers, and bags in the range. For those who like their desk kit to hold together, this case fits naturally into that world. Colour: Beige aged lambskin Material: Genuine lambskin leather, vegetable tanned Tanning: Chrome-free, using mimosa and quebracho extracts Dimensions: 19 × 4 × 2.5 cm Closure: Metal zip Embossed Clairefontaine Flying Spirit logo