Plus Fabhug Pen Case Double Room Review: A Fabric-First Case with a Display-Style Pen Holder

Introduction

Plus launched Fabhug in September 2025 as a new stationery brand built around the beauty of fabric, producing items that lean into the texture and character of cloth materials. The Double Room pen case reviewed here arrived on April 7, 2026, priced at 2,970 yen including tax, and it takes a noticeably different approach from the brand’s first pen case.

Where the earlier model was deliberately dressy and divisive, the Double Room is the opposite: understated, logo-free inside and out, and far easier for most people to pick up. It is a two-room layout with a display-style pen holder, and after living with it, it feels like the more practical of the two by a wide margin.

First Impressions: A Quieter, Simpler Design

The case ships without retail packaging, so what you see is what you get. The exterior and interior carry no branding at all, which gives it a clean, restrained look that suits a wide range of settings. The material is polyester with a washer-cloth finish: a fine crinkled texture that feels smooth, almost noodle-like, in the hand. It is a deliberate choice to showcase the fabric’s character, and it works.

It is available in four colors: Black, Gray, Black Orange, and Gray TURQUOISE. The accent color appears on the pen holder panel, giving each variant a subtle two-tone character.

One design detail worth flagging early: the case has two zippers and four zipper pulls, all clustered in the middle and opening outward from the center to either side. The pulls use a quiet, smooth zipper mechanism, so carrying it around does not produce the rattling noise common to multi-pull cases, which is a genuinely welcome touch.

Inside the Main Room: The Pen Holder

The headline feature is the pen holder in the first room. Its lining is a nubuck-style faux leather with a remarkably pleasant feel, and the same material covers the facing lid side, so pens rest between two soft surfaces. It gives the impression that valuable pens are well protected here.

The holder is a single elastic band, so stretch matters. Tested with a thick-bodied pen at roughly 15mm shaft diameter, it slid in without issue and held firmly. A slim 8.5mm mechanical pencil also stayed secure without the loop going slack, so both thick and thin pens work. The holder panel can also be propped upright so stored pens stand visible, adding a display element that a growing number of pen cases now offer.

The Second Room: Pockets and Free Space

The second room is polyester-lined and more than an empty compartment. The right side is free space, while the left side holds two mesh pockets. The deeper one, marked with a small logo tag, accommodates a ruler or scissors; the shallower one in front suits an eraser or a small lead case.

Loaded with four matching ballpoint pens in the holder, a ruler and cutter in the mesh pocket, an eraser and lead case up front, and markers in the free space, there was still room to spare. Wrapping a fragile pen in a soft sleeve before placing it in the free space also works well. Capacity is genuinely generous for a case of this size.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The four zipper pulls are the main sticking point. Two would look cleaner, and while the pulls are impressively quiet when shaken, fewer of them would be preferable. The single central elastic band also means adjacent pens can touch, though this seems like an intentional trade-off: two bands would cover more of the pen shafts and undermine the display function.

One practical tip: with pens clipped in and the holder upright, closing the case adds noticeable thickness. Storing pens with clips turned sideways keeps the profile slimmer.

Buying Advice

At 2,970 yen, this sits comfortably in the accessible mid-range for a design-focused pen case. Choose it if you value fabric texture, want to store and show off a favorite pen collection, and prefer a quiet, logo-free look. If you disliked the previous Fabhug pen case’s ornate styling, this is likely the version for you. If you want strictly minimal bulk, be mindful of the thickness when the pen holder is loaded.

Conclusion

The Fabhug Pen Case Double Room Type blends fabric-focused design with a genuinely functional two-room layout and a delightful display-style pen holder. The nubuck-style lining is the standout, and the overall execution feels a clear step above the brand’s first attempt. For stationery fans who want a case that protects pens and lets them be admired, it is an easy recommendation.