LACONIC In Action Pen Pouch: Clear PVC Gusset Pouch

LACONIC In Action pen pouches drawn to scale at 185 × 90 mm: clear with pens inside, and yellow, pink and black — The four colours, 185 × 90 mm, at 1 mm = 1.4 px.

Product facts

Product: LACONIC In Action pen pouch (IA-05), clear
Brand: LACONIC
Brand origin: Japan
Made in: China^*
Material: PVC with zip
Price range: $$$5–20 per case
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Notes on these facts

Made by LACONIC Co., Ltd. (株式会社LACONIC), Japan. Made in China: LACONIC's own store lists 生産国中国 (country of production: China) for the IA-05. Source.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).

Key takeaways

LACONIC lists the In Action pen pouch (IA-05) at W185 × H90 × D18 mm (7.3 × 3.5 × 0.7 in) and 30 g.
It is made of sturdy PVC in 4 colours, black, clear, pink and yellow, at ¥1,650 (about US$10) each with tax.
Japanese shop staff named it the pouch-and-bag winner of the Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026, the same year LACONIC's Solid Write pencil took the grand prize.
A 149 mm pen fits lying flat with about 36 mm to spare.
LACONIC's store lists the country of production as China.

What is the LACONIC In Action pen pouch?

It is a slim, zip-top pen pouch made of thick PVC, either fully clear or in bright see-through colours, with a gusset at the base. LACONIC, a Japanese brand best known for planners, sells it under the code IA-05.

LACONIC says the firm PVC and vivid colours are the draw, and that the gusset makes it handy for everyday items as well as pens. Its In Action series gathers items for people who want to start or try something new.

Japanese shop staff named it the pouch-and-bag winner (ポーチ＆バッグ賞) of the Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026. LACONIC’s Solid Write mechanical pencil won the grand prize the same year.

What is the In Action series?

In Action is LACONIC’s range for people starting something new, and the pen pouch is part of it. LACONIC’s store introduces the series with the line “even a small step surely leads to the future, so start in your own way”, and says the items are meant to stay close and gently push you on.

The series began with a diary in 2025, per LACONIC’s news, and the store lists notebooks and other carry items alongside the pouch. Paper Whisper describes the pouch’s neon-style colours and simple logo as having a slightly nostalgic Y2K feel.

LACONIC In Action pen pouch specs

Spec	Value
Maker	LACONIC Co., Ltd., Japan
Model	IA-05
Size	W185 × H90 × D18 mm (7.3 × 3.5 × 0.7 in)
Weight	30 g
Material	PVC
Closure	Zip along the top
Colours	Black, clear, pink, yellow
Japanese price	¥1,650 (about US$10) with tax
Made in	China

All figures are from LACONIC’s own online store, read October 23, 2026; Paper Whisper in Sweden lists the same size, weight and material.

What fits inside?

Full-length pens lie flat with room to spare, and the 18 mm gusset takes an eraser, a tape or a lip balm beside them. LACONIC suggests it for daily items as well as pens.

LACONIC In Action pen pouch 185 × 90 mm drawn to scale with a 149 mm and a 142 mm pen inside — Two pens inside the 185 mm pouch, at 1 mm = 2 px.

A 149 mm Pilot FriXion Synergy 3 leaves about 36 mm of free length and a 142 mm Pilot Juice+ about 43 mm. LACONIC doesn’t publish a pen count, and an 18 mm depth is the limit on how many you can stack.

How does it compare with other clear and slim pen cases?

It is the light, simple option: no stand mode or compartments, just a see-through flat pouch with a little depth.

	LACONIC In Action	DELFONICS Quitterie	KOKUYO Shellbro
Material	PVC, clear or coloured	PVC	Polyester
Shape	Flat with 18 mm gusset	Flat zip pouch	Spreads open like a shell
Size	185 × 90 × 18 mm	191 × 60 × 33 mm (Classic)	200 × 100 × 55 mm
Japanese price	¥1,650 (about US$10)	¥1,155 (about US$7.30)	¥2,000 (about US$13) before tax

Quitterie and Shellbro figures come from their guides.

Where can you buy it?

From LACONIC’s Japanese online store and Japanese stationery shops; we found no US retailer on October 23, 2026. The Swedish shop Paper Whisper, which shows US shipping and dollar prices, stocks it and describes it as thick, water-resistant PVC with a slightly nostalgic Y2K look.

Its Japanese price, ¥1,650 (about US$10), puts it in our $$ band ($5–20) before shipping.

Where is the LACONIC In Action pen pouch made?

In China, according to LACONIC’s own store. LACONIC is a Japanese company; its Solid Write pencil, by contrast, is made in Japan.

Frequently asked questions

What colours does the LACONIC In Action pen pouch come in?

Four: black, clear, pink and yellow. LACONIC's store sells each at the same ¥1,650 (about US$10) price.

Will a 150 mm pen fit in the In Action pouch?

Yes. The pouch is 185 mm wide, so a 149 mm pen such as the Pilot FriXion Synergy 3 lies flat inside with room left over.

What is LACONIC In Action?

A LACONIC series of items for people who want to start or try something new; it began with a diary in 2025 and includes the pen pouch, notebooks and a passport-cover notebook.

Is the In Action pen pouch see-through?

The Clear colour is fully transparent, and LACONIC describes all four as clear PVC pouches in vivid colours, so you can see what is inside.

Can I buy the LACONIC In Action pen pouch in the US?

We found no US retailer on October 23, 2026. LACONIC's Japanese store sells it, and the Swedish shop Paper Whisper, which ships to the US, stocks it.

Is the In Action pouch good for travel?

It is light, at 30 g, and PVC wipes clean, so it works for pens or small toiletries; LACONIC suggests it for everyday items besides pens.

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