Box for fine writing implements with a small footprint for your desk order

Finely finished repurposed cigar box for your pen collection. This box holds sixteen pens. Pens Not Included. It is lined in leather with a 1/4" thick felt pad covered in matching leather for a soft padding. The section is made of Padauk wood and sealed with a tung oil. The box is a Ben Bay cigar box that has lived. It has a patina of life which I have enhanced by tung oiling and many coats of yacht varnish. I do a final hand rubbed finish which makes it feel smooth and nice. The idea behind my boxes is that they should feel and look as beautiful as fine fountain pens. There are various images that can go into the lid as well as any custom image that you wish. This box is 41/4" x 41/4" x 71/4"tall. It can hold a 6 1/2" tall pen.

This project began when I wanted a beautiful small footprint box to keep my fountain pens in on my desk. That was the beginning! I am an artist who like many enjoy beauty in even the simplest items in our lives. These boxes are designed to be very useful. They hold a variety of pen sizes. The first row works well for small pocket sized pens and still allows easy access. Most of the boxes will hold a 6" pen. The bottom of each box is lined with 1/4" thick wool felt pad which is covered in matching leather. The thick pad makes a nice soft landing for your fine writing implements. order Most of the boxes will hold sixteen pens.

I came up with a list of goals for this project which are fluid as the project grows.

#1 The box must be visually and tactilely beautiful to go with the beauty of fine writing implements.
#2 Caring environment for each pen.
#3 Each pen must be easily accessible.
#4 The box must have a small footprint to fit on a desk.

The images inside of the lid can be custom images as well. If you have a beautifully scripted quote or an image, I can put that inside the lid. More images will be added as time passes.

I am working on bronze decorations for the exterior of some boxes, I am thinking of nibs, ink blots and more.

Please email for quotes, time frames for customizations, finished box inventory, etc. my website is pencigarboxes I will reply as soon as possible.