{"id":448827,"date":"2015-10-23T11:42:56","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T10:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/?p=448827"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:30:13","slug":"how-to-choose-which-pencil-case-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/23\/how-to-choose-which-pencil-case-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Which Pencil Case Is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a pencil case to protect your pencils is a good idea because they are fragile and their tips are even more fragile. But you may also want to consider the other aspects of a case that include organising your pencils and carrying other items in the case. When deciding on the size you will require you may find that it works well to have a large case for your entire collection, a smaller case for the ones you use the most, and a small travel case for your field sketching set-up.<\/p>\n<p>Wooden pencils have a thin core of colour, graphite or charcoal inside a wood casing and this core can be broken inside the wood if you drop the pencil. You will know this has happened if, when you are trying to sharpen the pencil the bit at the end keeps falling out and you have to start again. To prevent breaking the lead inside and to keep the lovely point you have sharpened, a protective case is important.<\/p>\n<p>There are options to choose from when selecting a pencil case that depend on what else you will want it to do besides store and protect your pencils. Pencil storage includes cases with zip or hook-tape (like Velcro) closures, rolls\/wraps, cases with room for lots of pencils in layers, easel cases, pocket cases and cases that have a space to hold additional things. You just need to find the right one that will be best for you for holding your collection of coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, pastel pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/02\/why-use-a-clutch-pencil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leadholders<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/16\/drawing-pens-papers-compared\">sketching pens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-462110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose Which Case Is Right for You\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/all-pencil-cases-940x627.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Things to consider:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety: protect your pencils from breakage<\/li>\n<li>Size of case and capacity: you may want a large case because you have a lot of pencils to store or a small pocket case might be perfect for just a few pencils you use while drawing on the train during your commute<\/li>\n<li>Shape\/style: folding book-style, briefcase, bag, roll\/wrap, a case with a loop for each pencil or just a pouch, easel where pencils are propped up for ease of viewing and selecting<\/li>\n<li>Extras: also holds accessories like erasers, sharpeners and stumps in larger loops or a pocket, one that straps onto your wrist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Pencil Cases at Jackson&#8217;s Art<\/h1>\n<p>Jackson&#8217;s stock over 60 different pencil cases, with new products being added all the time.<br \/>\nI have sorted them into groups of three sizes, plus rolls and pouches.<\/p>\n<h2>Pencil Cases by Size<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Small<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/global-small-tan-pencil-and-accessory-case\" target=\"_blank\">Speedball Small Tan Pencil and Accessory Case<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/global-small-black-pencil-and-accessory-case\" target=\"_blank\">Global Small Black Pencil and Accessory Case<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medium &#8211; holds up to 48 pencils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_462105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462105\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-462105\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases.jpg\" alt=\"Clockwise from top right: JAS Sketching Pencil Wallet, Jackson\u2019s Brush Easel Case, Jackson\u2019s Marker Pen Case, Jackson\u2019s Black Sketching Case. Centre: Global 24 case.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Medium-sized-pencil-cases-940x627.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-462105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clockwise from top right:<br \/>JAS Sketching Pencil Wallet (discontinued), Jackson\u2019s Brush Easel Case, Jackson\u2019s Marker Pen Case, Jackson\u2019s Black Sketching Case. Centre: Global 24 case.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/search\/?q=global+folding+pencil+case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Folding Pencil Cases in 48 or 24 pencil capacity<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nWe have 14 sizes and colours of Global folding pencil cases in leather or canvas. These are very smart and well-made. They fold out flat like a book.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM412480.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460783\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM412480.jpg\" alt=\"GGM412480\" width=\"350\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM412480.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM412480-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-black-sketching-case-14x22cm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Black Sketching Case<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nA rigid nylon folding case with a zip-around closure. Will hold 28 pencils, two pencils per loop.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GJC1422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460935\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GJC1422.jpg\" alt=\"GJC1422\" width=\"350\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GJC1422.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GJC1422-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-marker-pen-case-black-nylon-holds-80-markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Marker Pen Case<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Jackson&#8217;s Marker Pen Case is made of nylon and comes with a removable strap that&#8217;s adjustable in length for easy carrying. When closed, its stiff, plastic-lined sides come together to form a stable cuboid shape that protects the internally stored markers on all sides (as shown in the above image). This form can be easily deconstructed by opening the hook and loop fastenings across the side and front of the case; the case unfolds to lay completely flat allowing easy access to the stored markers. Up to 84 pens can be kept securely and neatly thanks to the thick elastic loops sewn into the 2 sturdy leaves, meaning artists can store their markers in organised sections. When empty, the case can also be folded flat for easy storage.<\/p>\n<p>In a cuboid shape:<br \/>\nHeight 17cm<br \/>\nDepth 12cm<br \/>\nWidth (across the front of the case) 31cm<\/p>\n<p>Strap: Up to 100cm long (adjustable)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1423855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/marker-pen-case.jpg\" alt=\"pencil protection\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/marker-pen-case.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/marker-pen-case-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/marker-pen-case-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/marker-pen-case-620x620.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-brush-easel-case-small-zip-fastening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Brush Easel Case<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis case works very well for 24 pens and pencils and best of all with one fold and tightening of a string your pencils and pens sit proud so you can easily see them and access them. Rigid and slimline. A best seller.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-460937\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils-480x1024.jpg\" alt=\"small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils\" width=\"480\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils-480x1024.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils-620x1322.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils-940x2004.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/small-brush-easel-case-with-pencils.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Large &#8211; holds more than 48 pencils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_462106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462106\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-462106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases.jpg\" alt=\"pencil\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/large-pencil-cases-940x627.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-462106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clockwise from top left:<br \/>Derwent Carry-All Pencil Storage Bag (shown with the two optional leaves), Global 96 in black (has 2 zipped sections), Jackson&#8217;s 120 (see all the pencils at once), Global 120 (has 2 zipped sections)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-120-pencil-case-black-nylon-holds-120-standard-pencils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s 120 Pencil Case<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nOur most popular pencil case. Holds 60 with one pencil in each loop and 120 with two in each loop. You can open it out flat and see all your pencils in front of you.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AJPC120.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460635\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AJPC120.jpg\" alt=\"case\" width=\"350\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AJPC120.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AJPC120-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/search\/?q=global+folding+pencil+case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Folding Pencil Cases in 120, 96 and 72 pencil capacity<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThese come made of leather in black or tan and canvas in black or blue. The elastic loops are meant to hold three pencils each, but I found that to be a tight squeeze, I prefer two pencils per loop which reduces the listed capacity. These are very smart looking cases with fine attention to detail such as the zip pull having a popper to snap it into place.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM259120_ADD_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460785\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM259120_ADD_2.jpg\" alt=\"GGM259120_ADD_2\" width=\"600\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM259120_ADD_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM259120_ADD_2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGM259120_ADD_2-230x150.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-462113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip.jpg\" alt=\"case\" width=\"1000\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip-620x234.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/global-zip-940x354.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/derwent-carry-all-pencil-storage-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Derwent Carry-All Pencil Storage Bag<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nA carry bag with detachable shoulder strap that is not too large yet will hold up to 132 pencils. The leaves are held in place by snap rings like a binder file. Each elastic loop will hold two pencils. There is also a mesh zip pouch inside for rubbers, water brushes and other tools and a pocket outside that will hold an A5 pad.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC671plus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460786\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC671plus.jpg\" alt=\"case\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC671plus.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC671plus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC671plus-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pencil Rolls<\/h2>\n<p>For extra security a pencil roll should probably have a flap along one edge to make sure pens and pencils are secure or tips are protected. But the elasticated loops are tight so this may be enough to hold everything depending on how much you throw your pencil roll around.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_462107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462107\" style=\"width: 492px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pencil-rolls-grou.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-462107\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pencil-rolls-grou-492x1024.jpg\" alt=\"case\" width=\"492\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pencil-rolls-grou-492x1024.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pencil-rolls-grou-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pencil-rolls-grou.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-462107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pencil rolls opened &#8211; Top to bottom: Jackson\u2019s Pencil Roll with Clear Window, Jakar Brush &amp; Pencil Holder Canvas Roll, Jacksons Blake Brush and Pencil Roll (discontinued), Derwent Pencil Wrap, Jackson\u2019s Black Pencil Roll, Jackson\u2019s Large Pencil Roll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-black-pencil-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Black Pencil Roll<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nOur second most popular pencil case (after the Jackson&#8217;s 120). Holds 27 pens or pencils and has loops for bigger items like rubbers. Has a non-slip rubberised exterior, a flap along the edge and click-lock closure like a rucksack. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-large-pencil-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">larger pencil roll holds 48 pencils<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AH3165.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460636\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AH3165.jpg\" alt=\"AH3165\" width=\"350\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AH3165.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AH3165-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-pencil-roll-with-clear-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Pencil Roll with Clear Window<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHolds 24 pencils in loops as well a detachable small pencil pouch. Click-lock closure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460637\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRC.jpg\" alt=\"ACJGRC\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRC.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRC-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-large-pencil-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Large Pencil Roll <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe largest roll &#8211; will hold 48 pencils. No flap for the tips. Click-lock closure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460639\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRL.jpg\" alt=\"ACJGRL\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRL.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ACJGRL-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/derwent-signature-pencil-wrap-holds-up-to-30-pencils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Derwent Pencil Wrap<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nWill hold up to 30 pencils with elastic loops for some larger accessories and a flap along the edge for protection. Long strap with popper wraps around.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDWRAP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460791\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDWRAP.jpg\" alt=\"GDWRAP\" width=\"350\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDWRAP.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDWRAP-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jakar-brush-pencil-holder-canvas-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jakar Brush &amp; Pencil Holder Canvas Roll<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMade of canvas, the loops are leatherette, not elastic, there is no safety flap. The closure is a strap with a popper.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/A6632.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460864\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/A6632.jpg\" alt=\"A6632\" width=\"200\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pencil Pouches &#8211; no elastic loops<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-462108\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose Which Pencil Case Is Right for You\" width=\"1000\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases-620x451.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pouch-pencil-cases-940x684.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/derwent-artpack-pencil-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Derwent Artpack Pencil Case<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSmall, just under A5 when folded closed, opens out flat, with two zip pouches, one mesh and one clear. Velcro closure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC575.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460788\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC575.jpg\" alt=\"GDAC575\" width=\"350\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC575.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GDAC575-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/search\/?q=GGMPC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Global Pencil Pouches<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nZippered pouches in two colours of leather, in three lengths.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGMPCSB.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-460789\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGMPCSB.jpg\" alt=\"GGMPCSB\" width=\"350\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGMPCSB.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/GGMPCSB-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>My Favourites<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-462109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases.jpg\" alt=\"my favourite pencil cases\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/My-favourite-pencil-cases-940x627.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of cases for carrying sketching pens and pencils I found these three to be my favourites because they are simple, practical and a pleasure to use:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/derwent-signature-pencil-wrap-holds-up-to-30-pencils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Derwent Pocket Pencil Wrap<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-brush-easel-case-small-zip-fastening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Brush Easel Case<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/jackson-s-black-pencil-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jackson&#8217;s Black Pencil Roll<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/08\/coloured-pencils-at-jacksons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured Pencils at Jackson&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/26\/versatility-watercolour-pencils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Versatility of Watercolour Pencils<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/27\/how-to-use-watercolour-pencils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Use Watercolour Pencils<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/29\/choosing-a-rubber-comparing-erasers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing a Rubber: Comparing Erasers<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/studio\/art-storage-boxes-cases-rolls\/pencil-cases-rolls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Pencil Cases and Rolls on jacksonsart.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/newsletter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/JAS_blog-team_Series_Banner_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1421205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/JAS_blog-team_Series_Banner_02.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/JAS_blog-team_Series_Banner_02-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/JAS_blog-team_Series_Banner_02-1024x341.jpg 1024w, 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