While in DC, I was able to pick up a Galen Leather Zippered 10-Slot Pen Case in Crazy Horse Havana Brown ($68). The Havana Brown color is a limited edition color variant and is only available in the US at present.
I’ve loved my Galen Leather 3-Slot Pen Case that I’ve had for years (EIGHT YEARS!!!) so I was excited to compare the feel and color with a new Havana Brown case.
What I most noticed is that the color of the 3-Slot case has darkened significantly over the years. It is frequently handled and carried (YMMV). I think the Havana Brown case has a very similar color quality to my aged and patina-ed standard Crazy Horse case.
One of the most notable differences between the two shades of Crazy Horse (Honey Ochre and Havana Brown) is the interior suede colors. The Honey Ochre has a very honey yellow colored suede interior while the Havana Brown interior is a warmer russet brown.
There are two suede flaps that cover the pens. I’m still inclined to think that one flap would be enough and that the two flaps is overkill. Though if you are concerned about the zipper touching the pens inside the case, the sueded flaps definitely provide some protection.
I own mostly smaller pens but I thought I’d fill the case with a wide assortment and include my larger models to test how well they all fit.
The larger Benu pens (two pens on the far right) were a bit difficult to squeeze under the elastics but all the other pens fit fine. Super long pens might not fit but I didn’t run into any issues with the other sizes. Super slim pens might fit loosely.
I have a Girologio 10-pen case (previously reviewed in denim) which is notably larger in size overall. The slim proportions of the Galen 10-Slot case make it less bulky and more portable but if you keep larger-than-average pens, could feel snug.
See all the Galen Leather Crazy Horse Havana Brown products while they are still available.
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