A pencil case that stands up and becomes a pen pot. That's the 2-in-1 part, and it's the reason this one gets picked up off the shelf: unzip it, stand it on its end, and the polar bear turns into a tub with everything upright and findable instead of lying in a heap at the bottom of a bag.
It's moulded from soft silicone rather than fabric, so it wipes clean with a cloth — which matters for a pencil case that will meet a leaking biro sooner or later. At 18.5cm tall and about 7cm square it swallows a surprising amount: a full set of pens, a ruler, scissors, the lot. There's a proper zip, not a flap, and at 192g it has a satisfying heft to it.
It's a limited Christmas edition from Legami's Kawaii line, so when the run goes it isn't repeated. Legami pitch it at children around 6 to 8, though in our experience the people most reliably charmed by it are adults with a desk.
A strong gift at this price — it's useful every single school day rather than being admired once and shelved. Come and see how much it actually holds at 22 Burgate in Canterbury, or order online for UK delivery.
Key features
- 2-in-1 pencil case and desk pen pot from Legami Milano
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Stands upright to convert into a pen holder
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Material: soft silicone — wipe clean
- Zip closure
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Size: 18.5cm x 7.2cm x 7.2cm
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Weight: 192g
- Limited Christmas edition, Kawaii range
- Legami suggest ages 6–8 upwards
- Made in China for Legami S.p.A. SB
FAQ
How does the 2-in-1 work?
Unzip it fully and stand it on its base. The silicone holds its shape, so it becomes an open pot with your pens standing upright. Zip it back up and it's a pencil case again.
How much does it hold?
At 18.5cm tall by about 7cm square there's room for a full pencil case's worth — pens, pencils, a ruler, a rubber, small scissors.
Will it survive a school bag?
Silicone is the right material for this. It flexes rather than creasing, doesn't fray at the seams like fabric, and ink wipes straight off with a damp cloth.
Is it only for children?
Legami suggest 6 to 8 upwards, but it's just as popular as a desk object. Nothing about it says school.
Is it a Christmas-only design?
The polar bear is a limited Christmas edition, though it reads as wintry rather than strictly festive and most people keep using it all year.
Does it make a good gift?
One of the better ones at this price — it gets used daily, which is more than most £13 presents manage.
