C. Company Lupo Pen Case vs Baggy & Craft Roll-Type Zipper Pen Case: Which Leather Roll Fits Your Pens?

Introduction

Few stationery accessories inspire as much loyalty as a well-made leather roll pen case, and two Japanese designs come up again and again in recommendations: the C. Company Lupo Pen Case and the Baggy & Craft Roll-Type Zipper Model Pen Case. Both are premium, leather-built rolls with a similar silhouette, which makes them ideal comparison candidates. This guide walks through price, materials, everyday usability, availability, and tested capacity so you can pick the one that suits how you actually carry pens.

Price and Size at a Glance

The Lupo Pen Case retails at 9,900 yen including tax, while the Baggy & Craft roll-type zipper model comes in at 5,000 yen including tax. On price alone, the Baggy & Craft option is nearly half the cost, yet both deliver a genuinely premium feel in the hand.

Size differences matter too. The Lupo measures roughly 55mm tall and 190mm wide, deliberately more compact than a typical roll pen case. The Baggy & Craft case is larger at around 70mm by 200mm. Since both take a rolled form, their designs sit close enough that a side-by-side comparison is genuinely fair: neither looks out of place next to the other.

Design and Materials

Both cases use cowhide shrunken leather, the distinctive pebbled leather with visible creasing across the surface that gives each case its characterful, textured look. Both are roll-style designs that close with a belt-type fastening rather than buttons, and both look sharp in their respective color ranges.

Color options differ slightly. The Lupo Pen Case is offered in Black, Dark Brown, and Turquoise Blue, three finishes. The Baggy & Craft case adds one more choice with Light Brown, Dark Brown, Black, and Navy. If a specific shade matters to you, that extra option could tip the decision. Inside, the Baggy & Craft case is folded twice when stored, so it opens up wide, and its interior uses the same leather as the exterior, with the leather working on both faces. The Lupo lines its zip pockets with a nylon fabric that feels sturdy, though in the lighter colorways stored items are easy to spot and stains may show more readily.

Pen Holders and Everyday Usability

This is where the two cases diverge most. The Lupo Pen Case has two generously sized pen holders; even thicker pens slide in without feeling cramped. The Baggy & Craft case has four holders for four main pens, but the narrower spacing means pens with shafts thicker than about 13mm can be a tight fit.

Both sets of holders include flaps to keep pens secured. The Lupo attaches its shrunken leather front and back, while the Baggy & Craft applies leather to the front only, with a shorter flap length, which means stored pens can knock against each other in transit. It is a visible example of trimming material and assembly steps to hit a lower price, a reasonable trade if you carry slim pens and value the savings.

Zippers and Pockets

Both cases include zip pockets: two on the Lupo, one on the Baggy & Craft. Both use YKK gold metal zippers, and both add leather to the zipper pulls for an easier grip.

The styling differs. The Lupo uses smaller, quieter zippers, while the Baggy & Craft pairs a large metal pull with an engraved logo, giving it a rugged, utilitarian look that suits the case well. In terms of smoothness of operation, the two feel about the same in use despite the different zipper sizes. These small spec differences add up and largely explain the price gap.

Availability and Ease of Buying

Both are popular products made in limited batches rather than mass-produced continuously, so restocks tend to sell out quickly. The Lupo Pen Case is sold only through the C. Company online shop; restock intervals run long, but reasonably healthy quantities are prepared each time. The Baggy & Craft case is available only through the brand’s base store, with shorter gaps between restocks but very small quantities each round. On balance, the Lupo probably offers more chances to actually buy one.

Capacity Test: How Many Pens Fit?

To settle the capacity question, the same pen was used for both cases: the Zebra Sarasa Clip, a slim retractable gel pen. Pens were added until the case was comfortably full, with the belt and zipper still closing without forcing.

The Lupo Pen Case filled up noticeably, but the belt and zipper both closed securely, and it accepted ten pens. The Baggy & Craft case also reached a full, snug state with the belt and zipper shut, and it too held ten pens. Despite its larger external dimensions, the double fold consumes interior space, so real-world capacity ends up identical. It is a good reminder that on-paper size does not always predict what you can actually carry.

Buying Advice

Choose the Lupo Pen Case if you carry thicker pens, want extra zip storage, prefer a wider range of colorways, or value a more forgiving restock schedule, and if the higher price fits your budget. Choose the Baggy & Craft Roll-Type Zipper Pen Case if you want the same premium leather character at half the price, carry mostly slim pens, and do not mind hunting for stock through a single retail channel with limited quantities per drop.

Conclusion

Both of these roll pen cases are practical, handsome, and satisfying to use, and both held exactly ten Sarasa Clip pens in testing. The decision comes down to pen thickness, storage needs, budget, and how patient you are with restocks. Either way, you are getting a leather pen case built to be enjoyed for years.