Later On

Now that I’m carrying fountain pens again, I am definitely going with a pocket protector: I already have an indelible ink spot on one shirt (thankfully, on the inside wall of the pocket (and my T-shirt beneath), but not on the visible side. But a wink is a good as a nod, so I’m started a search.

PocketProtectors.com that 5 different styles, including a “stealth” model (which I’m wearing now), but on receiving it, it turns out to be .5″ too narrow and 1.2″ too shallow to actually fit my pocket. I looked around, but “custom pocket protectors” refers only to the printing on the protector: the size is standard.

Instructables has DIY projects to make a pocket protector, so I’ll go that route.

It’s not simply to protect against ink, of course: the weight of the pens drags the pocket out of shape, and a protector will protect not only the fabric but the shape. Also, with the several pens in the protector, moving from shirt to shirt is much simpler.

I do like the banner under which PocketProtectors.com marches:

You’re bold, practical, self-confident, and you don’t give a hoot what other people think about you… you wear a pocket protector!