LIHITLAB Zipper Pen Case, 7.9 × 2 × 4.7 Inches, Black (A7551-24)

2020 edit: the black version I originally reviewed in 2017 is still in use, looks great, zippers are fantastic. The blue one I bought in April of 2019 however just broke: one of the zipper heads fell off. While I can still use it, it seems like theres a quality difference between the versions with the black logo and the ones with the red logo. YMMV. Pros: * Lots of storage for a variety of sized objects * Flattish design (as opposed to the tube design of many pen/cil cases) * Dirt resistant material is easy to clean * Can use for a variety of different supplies: medical, tools, art, food, utensils, toiletries * Zips open to lay flat Cons: * Materials that pockets and flap are made of limit what can be stored * Interior color is drab * Zipper pulls are thin and can be hard to grip This is a nice case, but not as nice as I was hoping it would be. I purchased the black version which has a brown interior. The brown is more drab and darker than it seemed online (think dirt instead of leather), and I do wish it was a bit brighter, but its not bad. The material is somewhere between canvas and vinyl, and looks very nice. It seems to be dirt resistant (rolled it around outside and on my dog) and wipes off easily. The flattish design helps this fit in messenger bags and briefcases or other flat carry bags more easily than its rounder cousins. The flatness and the zipper that goes around 3 of the 4 sides makes the case lay flat when completely unzipped, which is especially useful. The zipper pulls are thin and smooth, and arent easily gripped by large, wet, or arthritic fingers. Id much prefer traditional round zipper pulls for virtually any storage, but especially if using this as art or medical storage. Lots of pockets and storage options, however the pocket lips arent stretchy and the mesh is only a little stretchy. It makes it difficult to store things that are awkwardly sized in the pockets. In addition, the center flap that serves as a separator also serves as storage. This becomes a problem because of the lack of stretch; filling both sides of this flap causes obvious bending of the stiffening material the flap is made of (see photos). These pockets seem to be designed to hold mostly thin, flat things like stickers, paper clips, lead, school erasers, etc. In my test, I put a Staedtler eraser, kneadable eraser, roll of washi tape, and a cheapo school eraser in these pockets, with a set of Copic markers on the other side. There was noticeable bending of the center flap making me wary of putting anything else in these pockets, or anything differently shaped/sized. This limits the effectiveness of this product for many artistic (or other) uses. If the pocket lips were stretchier and the flap was stiffer, this would be a non-issue. The center flap pocket is also not a rectangle, but more of a rounded rectangle. This makes the left and right sides of the flap have a shorter vertical storage space than the middle of the flap, so it will definitely limit what might be able to be carried there. I could fit only 5 Copic markers; a 6th would have stuck out and prevented the case from closing. See my photo; I have only 5 there, but you can see near the bottom of the photo [left side of the pouch when vertical] how the curvature of the pocket would prevent more being stored. The outer pockets are best for small, flat things that you wont mind that they might get lost. When fully packed, I couldnt put anything substantial in these pockets, and because they dont have any stretch Id be wary of putting anything not flat in them anyway for fear of breaking the seams or stretching the pockets out of shape. However, if I were using this as a desk storage pouch (as opposed to a travel one) these would be great pockets to store erasers or small rulers or post-it notes. For the price, overall its a nice little storage case. I hope this review helps someone else!

After almost 5 years of thorough use, this case is insane. It holds way more than what I have pictured, and as an art kid, this case has been through hell. It started ripping 4 years in and I still use it since it doesnt really cause problems. The case itself is really aesthetic looking as its simple and suitable for anyone. I definitely recommend this.

Some reviewers mentioned a horrible odor, but my case doesnt have any scent. The hanging tag is a cute diagram showing how supplies can be arranged inside of pencil case. This case has a really lustrous color on both the outside and inside. The zippers are nice and move smoothly. Once everything is full, it shuts perfectly without bulging. It organizes all my supplies neatly and I know where everything is. No mysteries and no digging around, like you might do with a pouch. Messy pencil pouches are a waste of time and energy that way. I highly recommend this case by Lihit Lab if you want something more organized. I like that its spacious, but not to the extent that youre going to carry hundreds of things. This is good for people who would find using too many different materials while studying to be a distraction. As of this first impression, I have no complaints. This is probably my favorite pencil case Ive ever had, its well designed. If anything of note comes up after using it, Ill edit this review.

The straps inside would be better if they were elastic.

Im quite impressed with this case. I bought it to hold all of the tools and office supplies that I need to keep in my tool kit in one place. For $12, this is an incredible value. Time will tell how well the fabric and zippers will hold up to what will probably be fairly heavy use, but the product seems fairly well constructed, so it will probably hold up well. I will edit this review if that does not end up being the case. This case has ample storage, for my needs. I keep a total of 16 assorted pens and markers in the two portions of the pouch dedicated for pens and markers (see photo 4). In the next section of the pencil case, I keep some post it notes and flags, as well as extra mechanical pencil lead and erasers (see photo 5, left side). In the fourth, final, final section, that is meant for storing larger objects, I keep the following: More post it notes, a pair of travel scissors, a small fixed blade knife, a utility/craft knife, and spare blades for the utility knife (see photo 5, right side, for a view of these objects in the case, and object 6 for a view of them out of the case). See photos 1-3 for photos of the exterior of the case with a ruler for scale. My one minor complaint about this case id that the middle flap on its hinge doesnt quite line up when closing the case. This isnt a huge deal and only adds the slightest amount of extra effort to close the case, but it is not something that I would even consider to be even a minor issue. Overall I love this case. It looks great, and is great value for money.

I cant believe I bought this so long ago. So Im writing a review now. Its great honestly, and I used it in high school and all through college. Very great to organize all my pens and highlighters. The mini pockets are also nice, I held lead dispensers and mini sticky notes. 10/10 Id say this product was worth the money.

Im a notar public and signing agent. I use this pen organizer for my ink fingerprints, notary stamps, extra inks, pen, paperclip, usb, business cards.

I am a pen junkie, so when I saw this I had to have it. It does everything it was described it would do. My only regret is that I should have ordered a triple in stead of the double.

The map looks better then in the picture. The quality is good but its from china. But for the money i think its a good Deal.

The item arrived on time and as described (photos look nicer). But the quality is really on average level. I will continue use it until I find a better one.