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They say that the small irritations in life - the everyday ones that take too much effort to do something about - really do weigh us down mentally over time. In this category of small irritations are goods that have achieved a balance of "super-cheap" and "good enough". It's the stuff you find not just at Wal-Mart, but even at some of the more upscale department stores. They are so ubiquitous that we accept them for what they are (as in "that's just how things are"), perhaps because we are unaware of better choices that, even if they existed, are simply lost in the ocean of mediocrity.
A good example of this economic balance is the humble plastic case. Chances are that you've picked one up in a home or dollar store and found it hard to open...you press on the edge with your thumb, which warps the entire case without actually doing anything; so you wrangle it a bit more, and finally manage to pry it open, but not without getting scratched by a rough, unfinished edge. That's just how plastic cases are, right?
Q: Why don't they make them better?
A: Because they don't have to.
Well, we would like to offer an alternative. There is a company in Japan, called Meihokagaku, or Meiho (may-ho), that specializes in plastic cases for fisherman. Over the years they've branched out into plastic attache cases, plastic tool boxes and have quite a wide variety of cases as well.
The two offered here happen to fit in nicely with our other products. Although they are not branded as "pen cases" or "pencil cases" per se, the sizes are just right for those functions, so that's what we call 'em. The M-size is great for pen-length items (such as pens), and the L-size is just right for unsharpened, eraser-less pencils such as those offered by Tombow and Mitsubishi. Both have enough volume to carry most things that you may need for moving between home and office or office to office or just for getting organized wherever you may be.
Some of the pictures show the actual M-size case we are using. In that case are the following items: Eraser, glue stick, Pilot V-Pen, highliter, black felt-tip-pen, Pilot Murex fountain pen, Olfa top-sheet cutter, Pilot Decimo fountain pen, 3 ink cartridges, pencil sharpener, Pilot Kakuno fountain pen, and a sharpened wooden pencil. There is still a bit more room in there, although the glue stick does take up a lot of space.
The M size inside measurements are 75x152mm (69mm at its narrowest point where the latch is) and 26mm deep. A Lamy Safari fountain pen is 133mm, so length-wize it has room to spare.
The L size inside measurements are 88x178mm (81mm at its narrowest point) and 29mm deep. An unsharpened Mitsubishi pencil is 175mm long.
Both cases have strong hinges that pivot smoothly. The red latches lock and unlock with a soft yet positive click. The case's rounded edges, smooth finish, and even its transparent top and translucent base make perfect sense.
Yes, these are just plastic cases, and if you are fine with putting up with small irritations in life, you don't need them. But they are a nice relief from most everything else out there.
Product Reviews
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perfect size
Posted by M on 25th Jan 2023
I was a little worried this case wouldn’t hold much, but I was pleasantly surprised. It holds several pens, my small ruler, a few stickers, and oli clips! It’s small enough to take in my purse without losing too much space. Might even fit into a jacket pocket. The closure is secure so I have no worries about anything falling out. I’d highly recommend giving it a try.
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Well-Made
Posted by alankarma@gmail.com on 23rd Apr 2022
These are perfect for whatever you want to put inside. Well, maybe not for any or every item, but for paper clips, pens, SD cards, XQD cards, SD readers, erasers, very small Tarot cards, I love it. They stack easily and the transparency makes it very convenient.
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Great boxes to corral items
Posted by Maria on 26th Oct 2021
This box is very well made (no sharp edges or seams). It is sturdy with a solid clasp that hasn't come off despite being tossed around many a time.
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When you need a place to put your stuff
Posted by KDA on 14th Oct 2021
Perfect for keeping ink pens safe from the desk clutter.
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Convenient box for stationary accessories
Posted by Em on 5th Oct 2021
It keeps adhesive tape, correction tape, and markers other stationary sundries contained and neat.
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A Very Top Shelf Plastic Container
Posted by Terence GF FLynn on 25th Sep 2021
These are a quality plastic container with a strong hinge and latch.
The larger ones can hold just about all size fountain pens.
These two sizes will be useful to hold various fountain pen & ink items and organized.
the price of these containers are a really good deal.
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Surprisingly decent little boxes to bring some order to chaos
Posted by jamdc on 31st Aug 2021
Just got 'em and plan to order more. Build quality for little plastic boxes is very good. Dimensions are great for pens and odds and ends that normally get randomly strewn about on a desk. Time to tidy up!
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in love
Posted by Raven on 12th May 2021
This is a great case for brushes or pens- wish you had extra large ones
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Great little cases!
Posted by Melanie Sullivan on 20th Jan 2021
I am really enjoying these cases. I'm using two of the M size to hold bits and pieces for my miniature houses and another to hold my fountain pen cartridges. I need about ten more and can't wait to try the large size too. The clasp is secure, the lid is well attached, and they stack perfectly. Fabulous! Thanks, Nanami!
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Should have ordered two!
Posted by Zane on 21st Mar 2020
Small, cheap, and really good quality considering the price. Its just the right size for most standard sized pens, meaning that the fit, snug, with barely enough space to move up and down, which is ideal, and aids in the compact size.
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