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dannzeman
August 22nd, 2014, 06:34 PM
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From top to bottom: Red, Black, Brown, Churchill Brown, Buttercup, Off White

Several weeks ago, George Chav contacted me about the possibility of reviewing his latest creation. I liked it so much I wanted to do more than just review it. I’m so confident in its quality and utility that I wanted to sell it. And that’s what we’re doing.

The PenBoot is a single pen sleeve and perfect for my usage. I tend to only carry one pen on me and if I’m not wearing a shirt with a breast pocket then I prefer to carry in my front pants pocket. It’s minimal enough to refrain from being bulky yet rugged enough to survive being thrown in a backpack or purse.

Each PenBoot is handmade and features a leather exterior, a felt interior to provide a little cushion and a splash of color, and is held together with waxed nylon boot thread. The leather exterior is available in six colors (red, black, brown, Churchill brown, buttercup, and off white) with interior options of black, brown, blue, red, orange, green, and white. Stitching is also available in your choice of black or white.

The PenBoot is capable of holding pens as large as a Montblanc 149 or Jinhao 159 while still being able to securely hold pens as thin as a Pilot Metropolitan or Parker 51.

For $17, I think this is one of the best pen sleeves you can buy. Check it out in our store and, yes, we do ship internationally.

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spotted and speckled
August 22nd, 2014, 07:05 PM
Just snagged 2. Will post pictures after I get a few pens all cozy in them.

earthdawn
August 22nd, 2014, 07:18 PM
Yea I'm in too ... Snagged the Red with orange interior and black stitching

Was only 1 available ;)

For Dan to give it praise after all he has handled over the years that's good enough for me to jump in.

AND at that price point for hand stitched leather how could you go wrong?

Thanks for bringing these out to us Dan.


PS ~~ This was my 1,000th Post ! :)

dannzeman
August 22nd, 2014, 07:23 PM
You're welcome. Thank you both for your orders.

spotted and speckled
August 27th, 2014, 07:48 AM
Got mine Monday. Well made. Pelikan 1000 fit in perfectly. Pointed bottom makes it easy to squeeze pen out if you push your pen into the very bottom, which is what you should do. Fabric is doubled at the top so pen can't slip out, but doubled facing inwards so fabric doesn't snag on pen.

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Quick Iphone pictures with Pelikan 1000 and Twsbi 540 inside & next to Penboots. Other pens there for comparison: Pelikan 400 & 600, and Noodlers Ahab

ypsilanti
August 27th, 2014, 08:35 AM
I ordered one yesterday! :-)

Robert
August 27th, 2014, 05:05 PM
I ordered two, and they arrived today. Very nice workmanship, fast shipping, and a bargain for the price paid. (They even come with "instructions"!)

PeppWaves03
August 30th, 2014, 07:17 PM
I got mine and it's lovely!

earthdawn
August 30th, 2014, 11:23 PM
Man my mail must be slow this week... no case for the long weekend for me :(

Though I am working all weekend anyway ...

Can't wait to get my hands on it!

boooo... just noticed mine is on back order :crazy_pilot:

earthdawn
September 30th, 2014, 01:37 PM
The PenBoot arrived and it holds a Nakaya Neo-Standard perfectly. I left it sticking out for the pic but it sits very nicely and snug inside!

I got the Red Leather with blue inside and white stitches ... these are a steal !!!

Thank you again Dan for sourcing these out... fantastic!

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dannzeman
October 3rd, 2014, 06:06 PM
We just got a small batch in stock today and added a few new Nappa Brown ones.


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From top to bottom: Black, Brown, Churchill Brown, and Nappa Brown

Mags
October 4th, 2014, 04:22 PM
Is the Nappa Brown a different sort of leather ?

dannzeman
October 4th, 2014, 04:26 PM
Yeah, it's got more of a 'soft touch' feel to it and it's a little fuzzier.

Mags
October 4th, 2014, 04:50 PM
Green I can't complete an order for Churchill brown white stitching red interior. It keeps going to an error screen when I try to check out Dan.

Mags
October 4th, 2014, 04:50 PM
No green. I wrote grrrrr

dannzeman
October 4th, 2014, 05:16 PM
Sorry about that. Try it now.

Mags
October 4th, 2014, 07:46 PM
Seems to have worked now. Merci Dan.

dannzeman
October 4th, 2014, 07:47 PM
Just saw it go through. Thanks for the purchase! Will get it shipped first thing Monday.

de_pen_dent
October 5th, 2014, 10:35 AM
Dan, can i make a direct Paypal payment and put a note in there about what I want and where to have it shipped (I know the total from the cart)? I am struggling to go through the shopping card (lousy connectivity at present)?

dannzeman
October 5th, 2014, 10:40 AM
Dan, can i make a direct Paypal payment and put a note in there about what I want and where to have it shipped (I know the total from the cart)? I am struggling to go through the shopping card (lousy connectivity at present)?

Sure. I'll PM you the address.

alc3261
October 13th, 2014, 02:25 PM
I couldn't get my Visconti Opera Master or my Franklin Christoph #3 in. I'm assuming it will loosen off a bit with use?

Mags
October 13th, 2014, 06:03 PM
No I need it to fit my Opera and my MB 149's

alc3261
October 14th, 2014, 06:46 AM
No I need it to fit my Opera and my MB 149's
After stretching a bit with a TWSBI 580 I have got my Opera in........
now to get it out!!
Done it......a tight fit but I think it will loosen off with use.

dannzeman
October 14th, 2014, 07:31 AM
My apologies for not responding sooner, but I was driving home from the Colorado Pen Show yesterday and arrived home later than expected.


I couldn't get my Visconti Opera Master or my Franklin Christoph #3 in. I'm assuming it will loosen off a bit with use?
I believe the Wall Street LE is the same size as the Opera Master and, initially, I was not able to get mine in the PenBoot. It has loosened up some and now slides in, but it's a snug fit. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure the clip is facing the stitched side of the PenBoot.


No I need it to fit my Opera and my MB 149's
My 149 was a tight fit at first, but it slides in pretty easy now. If yours just won't fit, I'd be happy to exchange it for one that does and I'll be sure to test it beforehand.

alc3261
October 14th, 2014, 10:22 AM
My apologies for not responding sooner, but I was driving home from the Colorado Pen Show yesterday and arrived home later than expected.


I believe the Wall Street LE is the same size as the Opera Master and, initially, I was not able to get mine in the PenBoot. It has loosened up some and now slides in, but it's a snug fit. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure the clip is facing the stitched side of the PenBoot.


No I need it to fit my Opera and my MB 149's
My 149 was a tight fit at first, but it slides in pretty easy now. If yours just won't fit, I'd be happy to exchange it for one that does and I'll be sure to test it beforehand.

I found out the need to face the clip towards the stitch line by trial and error! :)

Mags
October 15th, 2014, 11:46 AM
I will need time to loosen it up. A Pelikan M 800 is my inaugural insert in to the pen boot. The stitching is sturdy. The leather soft and rich looking. I will of course not be sending it back to you Dan. But yes it was and is intended to hold a bigger pen for my bad habit of sliding a pen in my front pocket at work. 14382

I did read the little slip of paper so have slid the clip towards the stitching.

Dan you asked me to share a picture in your PM to me last night and delighted to show the boot off as today it was in my bag and with me at the office.

Mags

alc3261
November 26th, 2016, 11:44 AM
Anyone know if these are still available anywhere?

dannzeman
November 26th, 2016, 11:47 AM
Anyone know if these are still available anywhere?

I have a few left. I'll snap a pic once I unpack them from the Ohio Show boxes.

alc3261
November 26th, 2016, 12:11 PM
Anyone know if these are still available anywhere?

I have a few left. I'll snap a pic once I unpack them from the Ohio Show boxes.

Thanks, I just lost mine today and I'd really like another 1 or 2.

alc3261
December 31st, 2016, 02:49 PM
Have you had a chance to look yet? Thanks

mcmck
January 2nd, 2017, 06:05 AM
I'd also like one of these. They look stunning!

Purplemonkey
January 2nd, 2017, 12:09 PM
I'm interested as well.

Mags
January 8th, 2017, 04:56 AM
Dan your list of customers is growing.


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dannzeman
March 13th, 2017, 05:37 PM
My bad, folks. Finally got around to taking a few pics of my remaining inventory of Pen Boots. They're $20 each, shipped. Please send payment via PayPal to https://paypal.me/thenibsmith and note your choice of color.

UPDATE: Brown w/ red interior has SOLD.
Red w/ red interior has SOLD.
Black w/ orange interior has SOLD.

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mcmck
March 13th, 2017, 06:09 PM
Just p'md you. I bought one, and I indicated my preference for brown, but I didn't not indicate the desire for the red interior. Sorry. Thanks!

nic_v5
March 14th, 2017, 07:22 AM
Payment sent for a black PenBoot with white stitching and orange interior (or red interior if orange isn't available).

Thanks,

Nic