A pencil case that earns its place on the desk as much as in the bag. The Clairefontaine Flying Spirit Leather Pencil Case Roll is made from genuine lambskin leather — supple, soft to the touch, and tanned using a vegetable process with extracts of mimosa and quebracho, entirely free from chromium and arsenic. It is a meaningfully sustainable leather choice in a market where that distinction is rarely made, and the quality of the result speaks for itself. Part of the Flying Spirit collection, it is designed to complement the Flying Spirit sketchbooks and pads as a coordinated artist's carry kit.
The roll holds five tools in individual slots — sized to accommodate pencils, pens, fine liners, and short-handled brushes comfortably — with a protective flap that folds over the tips when the roll is closed, preventing tools from slipping out and shielding them from knocks during carry. Once filled, the roll folds over itself and is secured with an adjustable leather tie that fastens with a simple knot — a clean, practical closure that opens in seconds and avoids the zip failures that compromise lesser cases over time.
Flat open dimensions are 26.7 x 20.5cm — large enough to accommodate full-length pencils and standard brush handles comfortably. Rolled and tied, it is compact enough to slip into a bag without taking up disproportionate space. The leather will develop a natural patina with daily use that improves the character and appearance of the case over time.
Dimensions: 26.7 x 20.5cm flat Material: Genuine lambskin leather Tanning: Vegetable — mimosa and quebracho extracts, chromium and arsenic free Slots: 5 Closure: Adjustable leather tie
How many tools does it hold? Five — in individual slots with a protective flap that covers the tips of all tools when the roll is closed. Suitable for pencils, pens, fine liners, and short-handled brushes of standard diameter.
What tools is it suitable for? Pencils, coloured pencils, pens, fine liners, and short-handled brushes up to standard pencil length. Not designed for long-handled painting brushes.
Is the leather ethically tanned? Yes — the lambskin is vegetable tanned using extracts of mimosa and quebracho, entirely without chromium or arsenic. This is a significantly more environmentally responsible tanning process than conventional chrome tanning.
How is it secured when rolled? An adjustable leather tie fastens with a simple knot — quick to open, clean in appearance, and with no zip or metal clasp to fail or damage tools.
Does it coordinate with Flying Spirit sketchbooks? Yes — the Flying Spirit Leather Pencil Case Roll is part of the same Clairefontaine Flying Spirit collection as the sketchbooks and pads, and is designed to complement them as a coordinated location sketching kit.
