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Journal Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95
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Handmade
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Materials: recycled rubber bicycle inner tube, elastic, thread, reclaimed rubber, rubber, inner tube, tire, recycled rubber
[jour.nal ban.do.lier n.] a strap fitted with small loops for carrying pens, pencils, and other handy tools wrapped around a journal, planner, or other book.
Some time ago I made a journal bandolier for myself. After the 8th person asked me where they could get one it occurred to me that I wasn't the only person sick of losing pens and breaking pencil points, or having inspiration hit only to find I had nothing to draw or write with!
This style of Bandolier is handmade using reclaimed rubber and elastic.
The Vital Stats:
- The strap of this bandolier is 2 inches wide
- It measures 5.75 inches long when laid flat
- Each slot is approximately 1 inch wide
- There are a total of 7 loops
What will it fit?
- The journal it is tailored to is the 5.25" wide Moleskine (11.5" around)
- It will stretch to fit larger books with circumferences up to around 13.5"
- The slots will fit tools up to the size of a standard sharpie.
Because this bandolier is made from reclaimed rubber it will show lots of character and individuality due to the fact that each one starts out life as a bicycle inner tube.
This is a handmade item and will have variations from the photograph as the one in the photograph has been sold.
I find many of my materials at a center for creative reuse to improve the carbon footprint things I make.
Custom widths and loop sizes are available upon request. See the additional images for alternate fabric selections.
3,574 reviews
5 out of 5 starsI love the bandolier. It arrived less than a week after I ordered it and it fits my Moleskine journal nicely! The slots hold all of my writing tools, from slim rollerballs to my biggest fountain pens. It's sturdy, and well-made. I love it. Thank you! Also, the little booklet that came with the bandolier is very nice.
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Journal Bandolier / recycled rubber / alt pencil caseAndy Belcher Jun 29, 2015
This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted an easy way to carry the 3-4 pens beyond my primary pen that I use for my journal, without using a pen case. This makes it easy to just throw the journal into my day bag and go. For travelling, it's makes it easy to know that I have all of the pens that I need. The band is very high quality and all of my pens fit well, even some of the thicker ones. I am using it on a Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal and it fits well, snug enough to stay on but not too tight to pull on and off. I still have a side pen loop that I use for my daily pen, or any pen with a rubber grip that might make it more difficult to slide in and out of these bandolier loops, but I could also hook those on to the front of the loop as well for easy access.
Jen Yip May 5, 2021
Ok, this is the most awesome thing ever!! OMG, I love it! It's well made and fits perfectly! I am obsessed with Moleskines and sketchbooks and I'll have to get them for all of mine. The mini sketchbook included is SWEET!!!
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Journal Bandolier / recycled rubberReviewed by Inactive Apr 23, 2014
These are great for reading a harlequin -size book. It will hold pens, pencils and highlighters. Perfect for anyone who has a journal. They have an office fibe to them. The seller is punctual with shipping. And everything came safely.
Vonnie Hoffer-Privett Nov 13, 2021
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