Minimalist Pen Case with Tab Closure

A few days ago, someone helped me a lot. To thank them, I wanted to find a useful and personalized gift. Since they travel frequently, I thought they might not have a storage solution for their pens. That's when I decided to design a pen case.

Idea

I chose a simple and elegant design: a hollow block that allows a tab to pass through. The tab is equipped with a round hook, preventing it from falling out once in place.

How it Works

Slide the tab into the slot until it clicks. A click should be heard when the box is almost closed. A small notch above the hook allows you to slide your nail in to easily open it.

Your Impressions / Your Feedback

Feel free to share your impressions and feedback. The goal is to improve this model together. Add some photos of your results—I’m curious to see what you’ve made!

Other Information

This model is designed for printing on the A1 Mini, but it can be adapted to other machines. Be sure to adjust the settings according to your configuration:

• Machine Type: A1 Mini, A1, P1, X1, etc.
• Nozzle Size: generally 0.4 mm.
• Bed Type: textured only. For other types, consider using glue and a brim for adhesion.
• Materials: optimized for PLA and PETG-HF.

Update

On 21/02/2025: Translation to English

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Credits

• Design by : @almisuifre
• Software Used : FreeCAD 1.0.0
• Visuals Formatting : Canvas X Draw
• Timelapse : Photo et OpenShoot Editor