A leather pen box or a wooden pen box is a very stylish way of keeping your collection, and it is an exceptional way to add value to your pens. It is not only sophisticated, it is very functional and practical. Any leather pen box has a high-quality appearance and feel. The soft interior lining along with the flaps or lid protect the pens from any damage. The leather pen box is so supple and durable that it prevents any deterioration of the pen that is part of such a valuable collection.

The leather pen box is stitched so beautifully that the craftsmanship appears to be flawless. They withstand wear and tear for a long time. A well crafted leather pen box is a work of an efficient craftsman. Workmen take extra care of the fact that finish is faultless. There are too many companies which are into manufacturing leather pen boxes, but only a few provide finesse that matches the lifestyle and budgets of a common man.

A wooden pen box is as elegant as a leather pen box. There are many manufacturers who are into this market. The competition is high and so the prices are coming down. Apart from the wood and leather other materials like plastic and cloth are also being used to create beautiful pen boxes. Plastic and cloth pen boxes are not commonly used by those with a passion for collection pen; they prefer to have a wooden pen box or a leather pen box for each item in the collection.

These days engraving on the pen boxes has become popular - especially the laser engraving. With the help of laser engraving, you can write your name, short message or your company's logo. The simple laser engravings are quite inexpensive and sometimes the dealers offer them as complimentary package. In case you want to get a specialized engraving done, then you have to pay good money. The pen boxes can have a single compartment inside or it can have multiple compartments.

Generally it is seen that people prefer to buy a wooden pen box or a leather pen box that contain one or two compartments. However any ardent pen collector will need large pen boxes. Pen boxes, as small as 5? x 6? square, are also available. The wooden pen box can be decorated with various frills like beads and stones to make them look more attractive. They get engraved with lovely designs and are polished to obtain a rich luster.

In India, wooden pen boxes are made out of Shisham or Rosewood. They have extremely beautiful motifs ranging from peacocks to figures. Apart from engraving, Indian artisans also paint the wooden pen boxes. These pen boxes are quite famous worldwide and a craze among the tourists who are also into collecting pens. Shapes range from squares to ovals and circles. You can also see heart shaped wooden boxes. At times brass overlaying is done over the wooden pen boxes.