I’ve been a leather crafter for over 25 years. If it says anything but “full-grain” or “top-grain” leather, chances are that it’s fake. “PU leather” and “Vegan leather” - not to be confused with veg-tan - are vinyl. “Genuine leather” is made from leather dust mixed with glue, rolled flat, and a vinyl top layer applied (it is literally trash). Many cheap leather goods from the Middle East and Asia are made with goat leather. Typically - even though it is actual leather - the quality is poor, the leather is really thin, and it often smells terrible due to the way it’s tanned. In short, quality leather is more costly so if it looks like a screaming deal, chances are high that it’s not worth buying.

@alineharam

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for those definitions.

@remyvegamedia

20 күн бұрын

This is great to know. 👍🏼👍🏼

Very generous of Esterbrook for supplying the pen roll! Would be nice to own a canvas pen roll someday!

@Goldilockszone123

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doodlebud. Good timing to help form a decision for extending storage for inked pens. Rolling out pens was the final decider.

Enjoying watching the vids and catching up on the backlog!

Thanks for your information. In Mexico we do not have that kind of pen rolls. Very nice Greetings from Mexico

I’d love one of those pen jock straps to protect my pens bits. You’re the best DB! I love seeing your channel grow!

Very nice pen roll to keep your pens safe during transport or even at home 👍👍👍

I like green, pens and your channel! Good luck 🤞🏻 everyone.

Appreciate your analytical approach to testing and reviewing. Keep up the strong work and thanks for the occasional give away!

I have been reluctant to try the pen rolls. Thanks to this video, I really want one now.

Helpful! Made me think about choosing a case if l am just chucking my pens into a bag or placing them. As l have my first Estie on its way it would be great to have it rolled up and placed safely on the table.

Thanks for doing the Esterbrook pen roll giveaway, and thanks to Esterbrook.

Just found your channel. The rolls are beautiful!

@Doodlebud

8 ай бұрын

I wish my bed was as comfy as these pen rolls!

I really like the look of the Esterbrook roll. Looks comfy for my pens!

Expected a super niche fountain pen tool, but was pleasantly surprised the topic followed the thumbnail. Attainable storage has been on my mind with the ever-increasing pen collection.

Another great video. It's always nice to see info on pen cases of various types.

Those Esterbrook pen rolls look really nice.

I enjoy your videos and the technical approach you take with your reviews and observations.

I had a real itch to get a pen case a few months ago and I thought I got over it without buying anything, then I watched this video and it's back with a vengeance!

That's a very nice pen case. My pens would look great in any one of those. Esterbrook makes very nice stuff. Their pens are great.

Nice video. I especially enjoy your pen tune-up videos. I have learned a lot and improved my pens. Thank you

Nice collection, especially the cigar boxes. Going to have to source a few of those. Thanks for the great video!

I haven’t ever used a pen roll before but now I’m going to have to take a closer look!

Both versions of those new Esterbrook cases look great.

Love the look of those pen rolls !!!

Like I have said in the past you are on my video shortlist now... Beautiful Case.

I love these pen rolls! Thank you for another great video.

Rethinking and trying to consolidate my pen storage options so this is a timely video. Thanks

Really enjoy watching your posts and reviews thank you have great week

Love the Esterbrook rolls. Nice stuff.

I love the variety of pens that you own. I like the leather ones best, the green one is my next favorite since I carry them with me.

I love these videos. They make fountain pens seem much more attainable and casual. Some reviews are so formal. I appreciate the every day approach

I don't have much in terms of storage, so I was just thinking of getting some new pen rolls for my new pens. Some gorgeous options here!

There's something satisfying about those magnetic flap cases, right? It's so cool to see so many different types of pen cases. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your videos. I enjoy learning and you sharing your experiences.

Those pen rolls look nice. Thanks for the great videos!

Those Esterbrook pen rolls have that cool vintage look, at least to me. Also that Esterbrook petrified forest looks awesome.

Lovely for all my various fountain pen!

You’ve got me hooked into the world of fountain pens. Excited to be a new member of the hobby. Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas

Have had my eye on those rolls. They look pretty nice!

This was an informative video. I hope you will post a video on the transformation of the treasure chest to a pen case. Can’t wait for the drawing for the Esterbrook pen roll. My fingers are crossed!

Those are some pretty nice pen rolls, but that pirate chest box is amazing.

Those smaller compartments in the pirate treasure chest looks quite right for spare nibs and such.

Hi DB 😊 Entering the drawing. Whenever I drop a favorite coffee cup, I glue it back together and it's a pen stand. Love your work 🖋️

Lovely color for the pen roll giveaway! I used to call my Dalmatian "Doodle" and he was my Bud. 🥰

Great review, DB. And some great ideas , for future purchases. Thanks. KB

These look amazing. I am going have to pick one up. I somehow went from 1 to 4 pens in no time. Already have my eye out for a 5th. Thank for sharing your thoughts on these. I really like the cigar box idea too.

The Esterbrook pen rolls look really nice. Your cigar box creations are great. I’ll have to check out your construction video to see if I could make one.

Its surprising how much good storage can change things

That green roll is gorgeous!

The Esterbrook pen roll would be perfect for the Xezo Visionary ;)! Great video Dooddlebud, as always! Looking forward to what you'll do with the chest.

Very nice pen holders from Esterbrook. I like the cigar box pen cases you made. I am planning to try making one someday. Thanks for your videos. I have a couple pen cases from Galen Leather. A 40 pen case and a 3 pen case. The quality of Galen is outstanding. I would love to try that pen roll from Esterbrook. Fingers crossed 😊

I forgot to add I adore the 45 fabrics cloth cases. Have wanted one for some time now, just haven't pulled the trigger. Your cigar boxes are amazing! What a special skill to magically convert a special vintage item into a useful addition to your collection. I'm also pining for the Easterbrook cloth pen cup or pen roll. Love their stuff...

@Doodlebud

Жыл бұрын

I have a few more ideas for the cigar boxes buts it's all about time. To do some really cool stuff requires detailed work, nice finishing, dry time waiting, etc. Unfortunately with a 4 & 6 yr old and running my own business I just don't have the time to do some really cool stuff. So this method for the cigar boxes seemed to be a good balance of outcome to build time.

_ Nice Presentation. The Esterbrook pen roll appears to be both practical and fairly luxurious in materials. Also like the 2-pen Girologio case.

Awesome video! I bet you could have some fun with a diy insert for the beautiful cardboard box that the pen rolls came in. It certainly wouldn't be a travel case, but maybe a stationary case for extra pens. My personal favorite is a Galen leather 3 pen holder. It comes with a flap, similar to your fake leather case. No magnets, which works for me. I take it everywhere and fits perfect in my bag and even some shirt and pant pockets. Even works great on the plane. Before take off I take the case out of my bag and drop it in the seat pouch in front of your seat. Face up of course. After landing I grab my pen case and I'm on my way. Love your videos!

Those pen rolls are really nice looking. Winning one will give me another excuse to buy another pen.

Great looking pen roll. And thank you for the recent give aways.

Great cases. I love my rickshaw bag but those esterbrook rolls are really nice.

I have a 3 pen case from Lamy and a leather pen roll from fountain pen revolution. Live them both. Thank for sharing your your cases with us.

Esterbrook makes some very nice pen rolls.

Love those Esterbrook pen cases! I have been thinking about getting my sewing machine out and making something. My cup runeth over with pens.

Nice sweater!

I was surprised that the venerable coffee didn’t make a showing. Would love for you to do some ink comparisons with the engineering/science-y eye you use in your pen reviews. Keep up the great videos!

those Esterbrook rolls do look cozy

That pen roll would go great with my new Esterbrook pen.

I was thinking of getting one of the Esterbrook pen cups, they look like a great way to display pens on your desk while keeping them ready to move.

Those pen rolls look amazing.

Very cool topic! I use a clear plastic organizer from the craft store but need more dividers.

Thank you for your videos, lots of interesting information!

I love pen rolls they're very versatile

Nice video on pen cases. Nice of Esterbrook to provide one for a giveaway.

was coming soon...😎 i like the added warning about a metal zipper that could damage your pen. never thought of this.

New to the channel and LOVE the content! Happy you came across my feed!

I love the Easterbrook! Nice !

Thanks DB for another informative video. I’m a FP newbie and have the first case you showed. Thanks also for the nib tuning vids I watched this weekend.

I love your channel probably because I am an EF and stub guy like you.Keep up the good work!

Nice pen storage video. Very Helpful

Those look very nice! My wife got me the Cherry Blossom case for Christmas and it's fantastic. I've been looking at the Esterbrook as well. A friend of mine really likes them roll and the cup they make

@Doodlebud

Жыл бұрын

Hey Johnathon you were picked today on my 4th attempt to give it to someone. Email me at thedoodlebud@gmail.com

@slo_carry

Жыл бұрын

@@Doodlebud will do!

Right now I'm using old eyeglass cases, a small bamboo box I think came with some cooking spoons and spatulas, and a hand made ceramic pot I found at the thrift store, and my felt lined desk drawer and it's organizer.

Very interesting to see your different pen storage!

Love the pen rolls! Keep up the great videos

Those rolls are beautiful! I love how simple they are while being so functional.

@Doodlebud

10 ай бұрын

I swear I hear a faint "ahhhhhhhhhh" from the pens when I tuck them into the roll 😂. They just look comfy in there

Very informative video. Your cigar boxes look great.

I'm about to get my 5th fountain pen, so I've been looking around at storage options and I came across the Esterbrook rolls. Fingers crossed!

Nice video, Doodlebud! I like those Esterbrook pen rolls. Their hard cases are exceptional, but a little pricey.

I bought an esterbrook pen cup right when they came out and I love it. I have no fear putting my pens in my backpack now and it looks great on my desk.

that pen roll's inner material looks so soft!

Thanks for the ideas. I think it is time for me to improve my pen storage options.

Great video as always. I appreciate the overview. Very informative!

The cigar boxes are a great idea!

Wow! Love this video and all the pen storage options you have shown. I do have a vinyl zippered case that could fit about 24 pens -about the size of a large notebook. But I'm thinking about getting a pen roll case like those oh so very well made Esterbrook. I need something to carry my 16 pens safely in my handbag, in case of emergencies or so as I live in a earthquake prone zone. Thanks for describing in detail every one of the cases. Lovely video.

Greetings Doodlebud, great video as usual. I picked up the leather 6 pen case from Ali in dark brown after watching your review & love it. Thanks for the great videos 😀

Thank you so much for the educational aspect of your channel. I recently started getting into fountain pens. You have been a great resource for my journey. Thank you!

I have a bunch of cases, too. My current fave is the Galen leather 5 pen zippered case because you can carry an A6 notebook inside and it is very compact.

Wow, so very awesome! Love your videos and how fun and interesting they are! You are so great at getting to the point and making great content! Would love to win the roll and just to see it in person! 🥳

@Doodlebud

Жыл бұрын

The first 2 winners never reached out to me so you were picked on the 3rd round. Email me at thedoodlebud@gmail.com so you can claim you prize. You have until Fri March 24 at noon PST before I will pick another winner.

@chereliu5565

Жыл бұрын

@@Doodlebud OMG, I never win anything! Even if you’re teasing me, you made my day!🥳

@chereliu5565

Жыл бұрын

Wohoo! Awesome! I sent you an email, so hopefully you got it!

For the cheap zipper cases , I seem to store my pens the other way round compared to the way you do. This way it seems I don't have to worry about the zipper scratching the pens , as I'd be pulling the pens out towards the center of the case , instead of towards the end of the case where the zipper is.

I love the Rickshaw pen sleeves that I have. They have fun designs and the fleece lining means I never have to worry about my pens.

The cigar boxes look fantastic! I was so desperate that I made my own pen sleeve out of fabric and polyester batting. The stitchery is askew, but at least it's functional.

I use hard shell spectacles cases for my couple of Lamy safaris in different nib sizes and a vintage Montblanc slimline which was given to me when it wound up in my sister's purse after a bad date in the 80s.

Those Esterbook pen rolls look nice!

I only have 'starter' pens right now, and I house the inked ones in a Luddite Liberator Cordura Round Zip Pen Case - long pockets protect the bodies of my Metropolitans, and my Preppys, Kakunos, and Sports fit nicely in the opposing mesh pockets. Would love to upgrade my pen case game someday, I like the look of the leather and magnet cases a lot, but the pen roll has a certain nostalgic feel as well!