Some kind of sleeve to keep my fountain pens in?

[mikeschn]

Hey Guys,

I am looking for some kind of sleeve to keep my pens in. I'd prefer clear, so I don't have to constantly pull the pens out to see what they are. In this photo I have a couple sleeves that came with some pens I bought from China, so maybe something like that. They are pretty thin though, maybe something a little heavier. Any suggestions?

 

[calabrese55]

have a look at cigar tubes here is just one example from a google search

Glass Cigar Tubes

Phoenix Glass is the manufacturer and provider of glass cigar tubes, closures, and decorating for your packaging needs. Glass tubes are available in stock to fit many cigar sizes, including: Robusto, Corona, Toro, and Churchill.

www.pxglass.com

you might also try uline https://www.uline.com/BL_3651/Clear-Plastic-Tubes?keywords=Plastic+Tubes+Transparent
and then there is Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=clear+pl...lastic+display+tubes,aps,133&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
calabrese55

 

[duncsuss]

If you are considering tubes (rather than sleeves), I can recommend these from Indy-Pen-Dance. The hex ends prevent rolling, and the internal threading lets you adjust the length so the pen doesn't bounce around inside the tube.

Pen Shipping Tube

For clear plastic sleeves, try Woodturningz. They have two sizes.

Clear Pen Pouch 1.5" x 6" - WoodTurningz

Clear Pen Pouch 1.5 x 6. (priced individually, but only sold in quantities of 20 pouches.)

www.woodturningz.com

 

[mikeschn]

@duncsuss

My fountain pens are 6" long. Do they fit in that sleeve completely covered, or is the last 1" or so of the pen exposed? Thanks...

 

[duncsuss]

@duncsuss

My fountain pens are 6" long. Do they fit in that sleeve completely covered, or is the last 1" or so of the pen exposed? Thanks...

Sorry, I have no idea - just happened to know that they sell them.

 

[egnald]

The plastic pen tubes I buy from PSI are 5/8 inches square and are not quite 6.5 inches deep (although they package says they are 5/8 x 6-1/2 inches. Item PKBOXCPT. They are a little expensive at $0.85 each, but I figure my pens are worth the extra protection. I also like to use their 1-inch square tubes to hold a velvet drawstring sleeve along with the pen, usually when I am giving them as a special gift to someone.

Dave

PS I also find them very handy for storing other things, like drill bits, jigsaw blades, etc.