Kutsuwa Edwin Folding Pencil Case Review

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 20:01 Written by Atticus Saturday, 13 March 2010 00:00

This Edwin folding pencil from Kutsuwa is, on first appearances, a fantastic looking piece of kit.  Fashioned from what seems to be a canvas type material, it feels indestructible.  Tough doesn't begin to describe it.  It is attractive too, straddling that line between minimalist chic and army depot surplus - an odd combo but it works here.  Despite the glowing red Edwin label on the front strap, there is a hint of 'black ops' about this pencil case if you know what I mean.

Feature wise this pencil case has two purse style zippered sections in what is a remarkably simple design made complicated by mesh pockets sandwiched between the two, two straps holding it all together and another mesh pocket on the outside.  You can get lost among the zips, straps and mesh if you aren't careful.

Once you get your head around all of the bells and whistles you will also find that this pencil case is quite the packhorse.  30 plus pens can be packed away into this case and that is without filling the mesh pockets.  However, when you do decide to fill the mesh pockets, located between the two zippered sections, you will find that your pens will be a touch awkward to access.  Granted the two velcro straps pinning the two pockets together can be relaxed but then the odds of the mesh pocket items in the middle coming loose increases.

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Kutsuwa Edwin Denim Pencil Case Review

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 20:00 Written by Atticus Sunday, 07 March 2010 00:00

When you have a box full of pencil cases to review I imagine it would be hard to pick the first one to write about.  Not so in this case.  The Kutsuwa Edwin denim pencil case stood out immediately.  It is easy to see why with its striking denim fabric.  Available in either blue or black the denim look is polarising.  Used and abused as a fashion fabric over the years denim can do no wrong in the eyes of some and can do no good for others.  Regardless of your views though, in a pencil case world dominated by vinyl and plastic, denim is guaranteed to attract attention.

This is one smart looking pencil case.  The denim pairs well with the grey pinstripe piping that ring the case around its belly  and near the basemuch like belts.  The two zips blend in unobtrusively both in the lid and around the middle.  The red and white rubber Edwin logo stands out appropriately too against the darker blue denim background.  The nature of the center zip also allows you to open the pencil case up - clam or book style.  You can also see in the second picture how the zip handles can be retracted to well around the inside corners of the case.  There is also an elastic pull tab attached the the zip handle on the lid.  I am not sure what purpose this serves.   Perhaps someone can enlighten me?

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