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tandaina
January 3rd, 2014, 09:48 PM
So my Midori is becoming more and more essential. :P I use it all the time. But it bugs me having to carry it AND a pen holder. I have the pen loop on it, but that leaves the pen flopping about exposed and it holds just ONE pen...

I've seen images online of a pen *holster* that slides over a notebook cover. Can't find great pictures tonight but this one is an example of what i'm talking about:

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Or note quite, but like this (only these seem to be for ball points, seems too skinny for 99% of my pens) http://www.quiverglobal.com/

Anyone know of such a thing that fits the Midori Traveller and could hold TWO fountain pens comfortably?

KrazyIvan
January 3rd, 2014, 10:39 PM
the one in that picture looks like Patrick NG's and he made those himself. I do remember something similar on Etsy.

Cookies
January 4th, 2014, 12:14 AM
Etsy has those floating around, but I'm not sure what search terms you would use to find one.

MY63
January 4th, 2014, 01:42 AM
I have been messing about with pen cases for a little while and was thinking of making a case to hold a case that would hold a note book and pens.
I cant see how the cases are attached to the the note book is it just a slide over fit?
How big a pen would you like to fit in such a case.
Michael

ethernautrix
January 4th, 2014, 06:04 AM
I have a small Color Chart pen case that I bought from Itoya on Union Street in San Francisco a few months ago. It's a soft case (available in several colors) with a cloth band (with only the slightest elasticity, not much at all). It works like a Quiver double pen holder in that you slide the cover of the notebook between the band and the back of the pen case. I took photos, but I'm in a hurry to take a long bike ride, so I'll post the photos later.

Here's a link in the meantime (did a Google search, have not ordered anything from this website): http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/hougado/item/ito-ya-040/

There are three sizes. Mine is the smallest which "fits" my Midori Traveller Passport, and by "fits," I mean it is a little loose - secure, but loose. It will hold two, maybe three pens, but there is no fabric between the pens, so they will rub against each other (noted in case avoiding micro scratches is important to you).

tandaina
January 4th, 2014, 01:04 PM
Yes, the idea is it slides over the cover of the notebook. I wouldn't want one on the spine itself as that would make it really difficult to write with. But one that could slide on and off of the cover seems like a useable thing. My pens are pretty little, mostly M400 Pelikans and the like. Though I have the occasional larger pen (My Nakaya is quite fat) I doubt those would fit in such a contraption anyway. I didn't even think of Etsy, I wonder if the fellow I bought my Midori cover from would be able to make one. Must go do some searching.

Cookies
January 4th, 2014, 03:28 PM
I was searching for a cover for Field Notes and came across this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/154811013/leather-field-notes-notebook-vest-field?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=notebook+vest&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all) listing that might interest you. I think it's too small for a Midori, but a lot of these places do custom work so they might be able to help you out.

alc3261
January 4th, 2014, 03:44 PM
http://www.quiverglobal.com/double-pen-quiver-for-large-notebooks/
This might work for you?

bogiesan
January 4th, 2014, 03:49 PM
I have the Quiver unit that holds two pens and slides over the cover of a pocket-sized notebook. I've had it for three or more years; my Sheaffer fountain pens go in and out of it thirty or more times each day. Looks like it will last twenty more years.

http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server1200/692b4/products/31/images/461/PH2_BLK_YLW__45447.1350240974.1280.1280.jpg

trhall
January 5th, 2014, 09:35 AM
Different than the one you are looking at but I've been thinking of getting one of these journal Bandoliers for a while now. She makes custom ones as well:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands

salve7
January 5th, 2014, 11:45 AM
Search for notebook vests. I've sold a few on etsy myself although I don't use one. I still have some in my shop but they are pretty narrow, sized using a pilot G2 as a mold.

Jeph
January 5th, 2014, 12:14 PM
Why go small?

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klpeabody
January 5th, 2014, 12:39 PM
Different than the one you are looking at but I've been thinking of getting one of these journal Bandoliers for a while now. She makes custom ones as well:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands

This is a really good recommendation. I have been eyeing these for a while, too. I finally purchased one which utilizes recycled rubber. I think she uses old inner tubes from bicycle tires. I personally love that idea. Waiting for it to arrive.

tandaina
January 5th, 2014, 02:42 PM
Yes, I've looked at those but I don't want that much pen exposed. Especially since I have lots of pens without clips. I may email and see if she could make something similar but with full slips for the pens to slide down into. I may end up just needing to do it myself I suppose!

Mags
January 5th, 2014, 03:55 PM
Why go small?

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Now this is pen-tastic!

ethernautrix
January 6th, 2014, 03:55 AM
The Bandolier! I've seen these for sale at Arch in San Francisco.


Okay, here are three photos of the Color Chart pen case. The last one shows the back (the band) and has different pens as the models.


Oops, let me try that again. Have to read about how to attach photos so that they appear in the thread.


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tandaina
January 6th, 2014, 09:35 AM
Interesting case. Might work, but would restrict what I carry. I'm kind of persnickety about pens not touching each other. Or at least I'd need a nice soft cloth to roll the pens in before they went in the case, which is likely more trouble than it is worth.

kia
January 6th, 2014, 09:57 AM
Different than the one you are looking at but I've been thinking of getting one of these journal Bandoliers for a while now. She makes custom ones as well:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands

This is a really good recommendation. I have been eyeing these for a while, too. I finally purchased one which utilizes recycled rubber. I think she uses old inner tubes from bicycle tires. I personally love that idea. Waiting for it to arrive.

I, too, have ordered these, in the adjustable size. I like larger notebooks, but I vary a little. I ordered a couple of different materials. If I like it, good stuff. If I don't like it (no matter the reason), I'll give them away. I may even give one away if I feel I don't need/want more than one. If that happens, I'll offer up here somewhere.

In the meantime, this sounds kind of like another fascinating and extraordinary Michael challenge for thought:


I have been messing about with pen cases for a little while and was thinking of making a case to hold a case that would hold a note book and pens.
I cant see how the cases are attached to the the note book is it just a slide over fit?
How big a pen would you like to fit in such a case.
Michael

MY63
January 6th, 2014, 01:43 PM
If someone wants to design one I will have a go at making it.
I think :)

Michael

kia
January 6th, 2014, 02:30 PM
Hm, ok, I'll think about it - and finance the prototype, if we go forward from there.

Tandaina has a Nakaya, so I'll think about that, too. I have a Nakaya, but suspect my Danitrio Mikado would give a closer max "fat" width than my Neo Standard to work with.

Tandaina, what is the length of the longest pen you want to carry? And, what is the shortest pen you want to carry?

And, what size is your Midori?

ethernautrix
January 6th, 2014, 02:47 PM
Interesting case. Might work, but would restrict what I carry. I'm kind of persnickety about pens not touching each other. Or at least I'd need a nice soft cloth to roll the pens in before they went in the case, which is likely more trouble than it is worth.

Yeah, the Pelikan Toledos were only the models; they ride in a different, slotted pen case.

Right now, the case holds one Kaweco Liliput ballpen and three skinny, short mechanical vintage pencils - and sometimes I'll put a Chapstick in there and coins.

MY63
January 6th, 2014, 02:54 PM
Hi kia
There is no need to worry about financing anything at my end the only thing I dont have is a piece of elastic and i am sure I can find something

Michael

kia
January 6th, 2014, 05:26 PM
May not need elastic, if it's modeled for one size of Midori. I'm wondering if a 2-pen slip over could be made that has measured slots on either side to slip the cover through. Still thinking on it, lol.

MY63
January 18th, 2014, 02:36 AM
I have recently acquired a midori style passport notebook for another project and notice that once you get two or three notebooks inside the cover is a little short.
So I am thinking I will buy refills and make my own cover and if I am making a cover I could build in a pen holder.
What do you think.

Mags
January 18th, 2014, 06:53 AM
I have recently acquired a midori style passport notebook for another project and notice that once you get two or three notebooks inside the cover is a little short.
So I am thinking I will buy refills and make my own cover and if I am making a cover I could build in a pen holder.
What do you think.

You can buy the large clip on pen loop from Midori but even the large one is thin. The pen quiver would be an excellent project you will like.

tandaina
January 18th, 2014, 08:23 AM
I have the Midori pen look and it is really meant for ballpoints, also offers zero protection! We'll see, have an ETSY person designing something.

inlovewithjournals
January 18th, 2014, 09:10 AM
I have the Midori pen look and it is really meant for ballpoints, also offers zero protection! We'll see, have an ETSY person designing something.

Looking forward to seeing the finished design!

kia
January 18th, 2014, 11:35 AM
I have the Midori pen look and it is really meant for ballpoints, also offers zero protection! We'll see, have an ETSY person designing something.

Looking forward to seeing the finished design!


Agreed!

Mags
January 18th, 2014, 09:04 PM
I never said the loop was great but for $8 or $10 dollars it holds a few of the thinner pens. FP Dilli, Parker 51, cross ballpoints, Jinhao Noodlers Ahab. Etc.

I am looking forward to seeing the Etsy options.

mtnbiker62
January 18th, 2014, 10:49 PM
I have two of these: one is adjustable and the other is fixed length. They work really well.


Different than the one you are looking at but I've been thinking of getting one of these journal Bandoliers for a while now. She makes custom ones as well:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands

kia
January 19th, 2014, 01:12 AM
I received a couple of the bandoliers last week. I took pictures, I'll have to post a thread review later.

I'm curious to see the Etsy custom sleeve Tandaina is getting.

klpeabody
January 19th, 2014, 06:36 AM
I received a couple of the bandoliers last week. I took pictures, I'll have to post a thread review later.

I'm curious to see the Etsy custom sleeve Tandaina is getting.


Mine arrived also. It is in use, and I really like it. I look forward to your review!

Cake
January 19th, 2014, 06:41 AM
I have two of these: one is adjustable and the other is fixed length. They work really well.


Different than the one you are looking at but I've been thinking of getting one of these journal Bandoliers for a while now. She makes custom ones as well:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands
I purchased one from Clever Hands, as well. It's stretchy and fits over my large leuchtturm. I find it useful for transporting the notebook with one or two pens. I have to slide it off the notebook in order to open it though.

Mags
January 19th, 2014, 10:57 AM
I like the bandolier concept you are all posting. Thanks for including an Etsy link.

MY63
January 19th, 2014, 12:16 PM
I wanted to share my ideas on this subject I ordered a midori style notebook to see how they worked when it arrived I noticed just like the yt video I watched once two or three notebooks were added the cover was alittle short.

i considered two options one was to add more width to the cover and form an area down the spine almost like a false spine to slot a pen into but decided against that option.

So I chose this option pictures may explain it better. It is glued together and made from scaps please imagine high quality veg tanned leather and hand stitching.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/12035099035_5f5df9dcb0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035099035/)
IMG_6365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035099035/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

The passport style notebook and its cover are laid in place there is a pelkan 100 n in the slot this slot will take pens upto 18mm in diameter.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/12035461694_9c0efdd224_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035461694/)
IMG_6366 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035461694/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

End view with pen and notebook in place.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/12035126875_6bfb878be2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035126875/)
IMG_6372_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12035126875/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

I would love to see anyone elses ideas and would be happy to help anyone who would like to have a go at making their own it would be easy to put a lid on the pen case and for added protection the pen case could be lined with kydex a hard thermo plastic.

Michael

Mags
January 21st, 2014, 05:37 AM
Great idea and a welcome improvement.

MY63
January 23rd, 2014, 08:33 AM
In order to make my own cover in a Midori style case I needed some elastic and some charm type items to make off the ends and hide the joins in the elastic this is what I have come up with the are advertised as Tibetan silver bead cones but I think they will do the job nicely.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/12103549656_8793cb2e90_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12103549656/)
IMG_6397_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12103549656/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

Thanks for looking

Michael

Flounder
January 23rd, 2014, 10:39 AM
Put me down for an unrepentantly low slung and utterly unnecessary Han Solo-esque pen holster.

MY63
January 27th, 2014, 12:52 PM
My first notebook is now almost complete I have left the edges a little long just in case I decide to add a pen holder.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/12124818664_1e5a9c222a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12124818664/)
IMG_6431 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12124818664/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/12124692053_3efdc509ed_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12124692053/)
IMG_6429_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47080473@N07/12124692053/) by my0771 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47080473@N07/), on Flickr

I have ordered some Midori full size refills I will get some better leather later in the week.
Thanks for looking

Michael

cwent2
January 27th, 2014, 02:06 PM
Sweet!