✦✦✦ Product Overview ✦✦✦
The Cornerstone is the core piece of the 【Foundation】series — built from the sturdiest, most substantial leather for an everyday structured pencil case. Its rectangular form holds its shape whether tucked in a bag or set on a desk, reflecting our commitment to durable essentials.
✦About The Cornerstone
This pencil case is crafted entirely from thick, vegetable-tanned Buttero leather—a sturdy and firm material perfectly suited to designs that require maintaining their structure. With use, the leather will gradually develop its own unique sheen and texture, becoming more appealing with age. You can even have your name or favorite quote engraved on the bag, providing a memorable reminder during dull classes and adding a personal touch to this minimalist design. The entire piece is hand-stitched, with saddle stitches joining every structural line to ensure the pencil case remains upright and retains its shape when opened and closed. The zipper opens and closes smoothly, and the interior compartment provides ample space for pens, rulers, erasers, and other stationery—enough for everyday use.
-Details
- Multiple leather options
- Minimalist design
- Stitched construction, no visible lining
- YKK zippers
- Durable and sturdy
- Custom sizes available (additional charge)
- Engraving available
- Holds approximately 20-30 pens
-Dimensions
Length: 7.25 inches (approx. 18.4cm)
Height: 2.5 inches (approx. 6.4cm)
Depth: 2.25 inches (approx. 5.7cm)
✦✦✦ Colors ✦✦✦
Available in 5 colors from the 【Foundation Series】, matching The Landmark collection:
Italian Walpier Buttero Vegetable-Tanned Leather
This series uses Italian Buttero leather, often called the "king of vegetable-tanned leathers." Dense fibers give it excellent structure and resilience; the surface is smooth with a faint natural leather scent, deepening into a rich satin sheen over time.
B0 Raw Earth
Color: Undyed natural vegetable-tanned tone, an elegant nude.
Design note: The "cornerstone" shade of the Foundation series — darkens into deep amber caramel with use, best for true vegetable-tan enthusiasts.
B1 Raw Concrete
Color: A refined neutral grey with a fine matte finish, cool yet warm industrial tone.
Design note: Inspired by exposed concrete architecture, representing unembellished purity.
B2 Ancient Timber
Color: Deep, rich reddish-brown that develops a satin sheen reminiscent of centuries-old timber.
Design note: Evokes weathered red cedar beams — the weight of time and warmth of heritage.
B3 Midnight Deep
Color: Deep, professional midnight blue that develops an oiled sheen with use.
Design note: Inspired by city landmarks at night — calm, precise, trustworthy.
B4 Forest Green
Color: Rich, deep forest green with a vintage character, deepening in tone with use.
Design note: Evokes ancient stone architecture in harmony with nature.
✦✦✦Small Portfolio✦✦✦
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Color: Black
Leather: Minerva Box
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Color: Reddish Brown
Leather: Vegetable Tanned Leather
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Color: #10 Yellow
Leather: Waxed Leather
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Color: Mint Green
Leather: Waxed Leather
✦✦✦ Personalization ✦✦✦
* Free engraving of your name or a short phrase (free for up to 20 characters).
* For engraving over 20 characters, please contact us for an additional fee.
* Have a special symbol or design in mind? Let us know and we'll do our best.
《Add-ons》
- Colored foil stamping
- Monogram
✦✦✦ Shipping ✦✦✦
For Taiwan: We generally ship via Hongkong Post (5-8 business days). SF Express (3-5 business days) is also available on request — please register with "易利委" beforehand for a smoother process.
✦✦✦ Order Format ✦✦✦
Please follow the order format shown in our listing images when placing your order.
✦✦✦ About Us ✦✦✦
hykc Leatherware — handcrafted leather goods designed and made in Hong Kong.
Product Description
Product Details
- Material
- Genuine Leather
- How It's Made
- Handmade
- Where It's Made
- Hong Kong
- Unique Features
- Customizable
- Stock
- More than 10
- Ranking
- No.23,402 - Stationery | No.582 - Pencil Cases
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- Listing Summary
- 【Foundation】The Cornerstone. A fully hand-stitched structured pencil case in thick Buttero vegetable-tanned leather — sturdy, long-wearing, and richer in patina over time. Personalize with your name or a short phrase for an understated, individual touch.
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