Mark's funlog Mesh Pen Pouch with Band

This is a mesh pen pouch that attaches to a notebook instead of floating around inside a bag. The adjustable elastic band loops over the cover of a B6 to A5 book, so the pouch rides on the outside of the notebook you are already carrying and opens flat when you set the book down.

Inside there are three pockets rather than one open compartment. That is the practical difference: erasers, paperclips and spare ink cartridges stay in their own slots instead of collecting at the bottom, and the mesh makes the contents visible so you are not patting the outside of the pouch to work out what is in it.

Designs, sizes and materials

• Size — H17.5 x W5.5 x D1.3 cm, sized for B6 to A5 notebooks.
• Material — nylon mesh with a transparent front panel.
• Inside — three pockets; zipped main closure.
• Colours — blue, gray and purple, each a band-plus-mesh pairing.

When it is the right pouch

It suits a notebook without an elastic closure, because the band gives the book something to hold. If you already carry a pen case inside a tote, this is a second case rather than a replacement: its job is the pen you use on that notebook, plus the small parts that otherwise migrate. On a slim B6 it sits close to the spine; on a wider A5 the band has enough stretch to sit flat without pulling the cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What notebooks does the band fit?
A: B6 up to A5. The band is adjustable, so it works on a slim B6 planner as well as a thicker A5 notebook.

Q: Does it hold pens and small items together?
A: Yes. The three interior pockets are for small items such as erasers, paperclips and ink cartridges; the main compartment takes pens.

Q: Is the mesh stiff or soft?
A: Soft nylon mesh. It flexes with the notebook cover and does not add a hard edge where your hand rests.

Q: Can it be used without a notebook?
A: Yes, as a normal zip pouch, but the band is the reason to choose it over a plain mesh case.

Q: How do you clean it?
A: Wipe with a damp cloth. The mesh is not designed for machine washing.