Retro 51 x Rickshaw War of the Roses York Fountain Pen Sleeve Single

The perfect accessory for the Limited EditionRetro 51 War of the Roses Fountain Pen, thisfabric pen sleeve is made by the wonderful people over at Rickshaw Bagsin San Francisco.

The York pens and sleeves havebeen inspired by The Cousins War which happened over 600 year ago- otherwise popularly known as the 'War of the Roses.

The War of the Roses lasted over 30 years and was part of one of the longestcivil in English history.These wars were fought between supporters of two rival branchesof the royalHouse of Plantagenet, the House ofLancaster (who used a Red Rose emblem)and House ofYork (who used a White Rose).

The fight was for control of Henry VI, but later became a struggle for the throne itself after Henry VI died withno living heir. Both houses believed their claim to the throne to be stronger than the other.

Rickshaw was founded in 2007 and has been 'sewing strong' ever since. In their own words, they take inspiration fromurban mobility, distinguished by simple, functional design, and high-quality materials and construction.

Measures approx 15cm in length. Accommodates pens up to 135mm in length.