![]() ![]() Most of the surfaces have a smooth finish, but the unseen inside of these tubes is rough and unfinished feeling. Beneath the flap, a single piece of leather has been stitched down in several places to form either 3 or 4 rolls in which moderately sized pens can be inserted. Stamped on the end of this “tongue” is the Rosette compass rose logo. There isn’t much to describe about the look of the cases each has a flat back that curls around the front at the top to form a protective flap which tapers to fit underneath a securing band. I acquired these back when I didn’t have an adequate way to transport multiple fountain pens for use (I still don’t, but that’s because I won’t fork over the money for a good case) and these looked the part (they’re modeled after the Aston Pen cases) but were about a quarter the price was there really any value there? ![]() I’m talking about Rosetta “leather” pen cases that came in both 3- and 4- slot sizes. This product doesn’t seem to be available anymore, but it can now at least serve as a cautionary tale about getting what you pay for. Well, here’s a bit of a blast from my past.
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