I posted a big overview of Girologio pen cases yesterday, and have one of those cases to give away today, courtesy of my friends at Luxury Brands USA. The 12 Pen Zip Case in Bomber Brown was my favorite of the group I shared, so I’m glad I get to give that case away this week. To enter, read the rules below, and I’ll announce the winner on Saturday.
Posts filed under Girologio
How Many Pens Can Girologio Cases Hold? All Of Them.
When you reach a certain point in the pen hobby, you begin to think about how to store, carry and protect your pens. What is that certain point? One pen. At least that’s when I started thinking about how I want to protect my favorite writing instrument. But what if you have more? Like 96 pens maybe? Then Girologio is a brand you need to check out.
Of course, most people don’t need a case that holds 96 pens (y’all hush your collective mouths!🤪) but Girologio has many different options for all of your carrying and protecting needs.
Lamy Safari for scale, in many of these pictures.
First up is the Triple Top Flap Case, which is the smallest of the cases I’m looking at today. As the name states, this case holds three pens, and does a nice job covering them individually from top to bottom. The slots easily hold some of my wider pens, too, although I don’t have any of the classic large pens (Montblanc 149-ish,) to test with.
If there is any hangup, it is when the long flap is open. It’s certainly secure when tucked in the front, but you will likely want to tuck it under the back to save space on your desk or table when open. At $22, it provides a good value for a portable pen case.
Going in pen slot number order, the Grab N Go 4 Pen Case might be the most unique of this batch. It is more than a pen case, with spots for an A6-sized notebook, pocket notebook, 4 pens, 7 credit card-sized slots, a small snap pouch, and a keychain loop on the interior. Whew! There is so much going on that I forgot to even take pictures of the card slots, so check out the product pictures in the link above.
Pen slots on the inside left.
Notebooks on the right. Card slot divider in the middle.
What I was mostly concerned with were the pen slots, and the notebook storage. I have to say, the Grab N Go handled everything perfectly. Since there are only 4 pen loops, there is plenty of room for pens of any size. Even some of my widest acrylic barrel pens with roll stops fit without issue. And inside the back, I fit a Midori MD A6 notebook underneath the flexible flap, and a Field Notes in the top slot.
Chonk.
The drawback with this case is the size. It is chonky! I think that is ok for the most part, because this isn’t a case you are going to buy on a whim. It is purpose built, and it is clear what you are getting going into it. For $56, you are getting a lot.
Next up is the 12 Pen Zip Case, which features loops for six pens on each side of the case, with a fabric-covered divider to separate and protect the pens from touching each other when the case is closed. When open, the flap lays on either the left of right side, leaving the opposite side open and accessible.
This case is useful for those who want to carry a good amount of pens in a compact, and protected fashion. This case can easily fit in a bag or backpack, and not cause too much of a fuss. The $44 price tag makes it a great option for exactly that.
With those standard options out of the way, Girologio steps it up in a big way, starting with the 48 Slot Zip Case. If you have ever been to a pen show, this is the type of case you see at many tables, and maybe even at the bar late at night. This case means business, and it handles that business perfectly.
Each side of the case holds 24 pens, with a removable velcro divider on the left side of the case that protects the pens when zipped shut. The dual bands for each pen slot are fixed, but flexible enough to hold many diameters of pens. They hold smaller and narrower pens comfortably and securely as well, even when closed due to the divider.
Pro: removable dividers. Con: velcro bumping up against the pens in the left-most slots. I’d consider leaving those slots empty when moving the case around frequently.
While big, I wouldn’t say it is bulky. It’s a stand-alone product for sure, and won’t fit into any other bag easily outside of your luggage, but is super functional for those who want to carry a large number of pens. This case runs $103, and comes in several color and material varieties.
In my time traveling to pen shows I’ve seen a wide variety of carry, storage, and display options, including all of the options above. What I haven’t seen is what’s next on my list, the 96 Pen Briefcase Carrying Case. And you know what? It is awesome!
Not many people need something like this in their life, but if you do, I imagine you are very happy with what Girologio has done here. In a nutshell, this is two of their 48 pen cases attached in such a way to open and display half of the pens, or all 96 at once. On top of that, it zips and folds up nicely, with the added benefit of telescoping briefcase handles for easy carrying. It is quite the spectacle, and at $230, it’s a great fit for the right person.
Girologio has expanded their lineup greatly since I first became aware of them several years ago. From single pen cases, up to the 96 pen standout shown above, they have most of the bases covered in the pen storage realm. They are worth checking out the next time you are looking for storage, portability, and protection for your pens.
(Luxury Brands USA loaned these products at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
Enjoy reading The Pen Addict? Then consider becoming a member to receive additional weekly content, giveaways, and discounts in The Pen Addict shop. Plus, you support me and the site directly, for which I am very grateful.
Membership starts at just $5/month, with a discounted annual option available. To find out more about membership click here and join us!
