There is more than brushes in my world… there is… also brush pouches, cases, rolls, holders, belts, you name it, I probably have it!
Here is a little overview of what I got from Hakuhodo, some recently and some a long time ago, I take this opportunity to show you a few items in this category.
When I was at the Hakuhodo manufacture – I was actually in brush paradise as you can imagine – it was like virtually entering my computer at home and touching the brushes before I put them in my very real heavy basket, I was there, peacefully and quietly browsing-touching everything! Amazing, surreal but at some point it got overwhelming. Too many to chose from with a limited budget, well let’s be honest with you, if I financially could I would just take one of each and stop the agony… this is how crazy I am and I will still find a way to share the love with every single one of them…
Only when I was mentally exhausted from patting the brushes I started to look at the pouches… It was planned anyway, I was looking for more accessories and was happy to be able to check out the quality in person before I purchased them.
I was alone in there, nobody to push the sales (yeah well I don’t need extra pushing believe me, I can manage that all by myself…), I didn’t want to leave because 1) I had free access to pat any brush I wanted 2) they were so kind with me that I just didn’t want to leave them.
This is the main section where you can see the pouches and cases, some are not there anymore because they were in my basket 😛
What I bought
Unfortunately, my recent purchases were made in Japan so this means the items may not be listed on the USA website. If you are interested and do not have the possibility to buy them there or use a forwarding company, let me know, I will contact Hakuhodo USA and check if they could get them on their website too.
Link to the USA Website here, link to the Japanese website here.
The first one that I found is actually an instant coup de coeur, it’s this little one :
Enameled Single Portable Case L Champagne
When you travel, do you always manage to select one brush that is longer than the others and that doesn’t fit in the pouch you were planning to take with you ? It’s my case. Most of my brushes are travel friendly but there is always one that is much longer so, either I change and take a bigger pouch, or I put the brush in a separate pencil container. For me this little thin pouch it’s the perfect solution. It costs 1,155 jpy (approx 12usd). It’s not available on the USA website but if you ever go or purchase from the Japanese website, the link is here.
I often travel with a big stippling brush but that one wouldn’t fit in most of my travel bags so now it has a home of its own.
I love to quote Hakuhodo’s description :
For those who want to carry a couple of brushes.
It has an adjustable strap that can be tied to fasten and secure the case when closed. Made of water-resistant material so it can easily be wiped clean. Suitable to carry a couple of brushes, making touch-ups on the go effortless.
Material | Outer material:Artificial leather Lining material:Polyurethane |
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Size | External size: approx. 21.5×5cm |
You are probably wondering why they don’t often make the pouches and cases in real leather. Sometimes there is a simple answer to that (because I actually asked someone in Japan…), it’s either for cleaning reasons or because leather has a scent that can attach to the hair of the brushes, since they are quite sensitive to scents they prefer that the pouches are made with non-scented materials… I don’t have a leather roll but there is one on the Hakuhodo website and I am tempted to get it.
Portable case (unknown product number)
I also wanted a combined pouch for makeup and brushes and I thought of this one but I remember there was a problem with the stock. They found a blue one in the stock somewhere and they sold it to me but I don’t know if this is a regular product. If you are interested, again, let me know in the comments and I will ask for you. Now that the post is published we can show them the pics.
When it’s closed it’s much thicker than its original size.
It has two compartments, one more appropriate for brushes (here on the right), and the left one is better for makeup items with a few compartments on the sides.
The right side :
Sideways you can see that it has a protection so that the items don’t fall out :
I have tried to put my full size moisturizer but if I put a lipstick too then it won’t zip shut. It’s a good size but it depends how much you carry with you. If I take the plane or the motorbike I will do little pots but it I take the car I will just take the full size products.
You can fit reasonable size brushes, not the biggest stippling one that you see in the champagne pouch above but it can hold many of the other regular, with Hakuhodo you don’t always need to grab travel size brushes, they are light and short enough to be travel friendly.
Material | Outer material:Artificial leather Lining material:Nylon |
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Size | External size: approx. 12×6×18cm |
Fan Brush Case Black
Now, this is a very clever little thing! A tiny little fan case that costs 840 Jpy (approx 10 usd) :
You can open the two sides (back and front) but it’s not because it has two compartments, it has only one. The reason for the two compartments is because you can take the fan out by the handle as it should be…
It’s very handy for travelling, doesn’t take much space and is flexible, you slide the fan brush in :
And you open the other side to take it out (no need to grab it by the bristles to take it out) :
I store this fan inside :
But it’s big enough for the bigger Koyudo fan too:
Totally worth it because I hate to damage the hair of the brushes, this saves me from pulling the fan brush by the bristles.
I don’t see it on the USA Hakuhodo website, but it is on the Japanese one, here.
Material | Front:Artificial leather Back:Polyurethane |
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Size | External size: approx. 9×8×0.7cm |
Japanese Style Portable Case Beige & Gold
Now, for something a bit more traditional, their purse pouch…
Below is the exact quantity it can hold just before it doesn’t close anymore 🙂 For a small pouch it holds a comfortable amount of brushes.
Use application | Special Brush Case |
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Material | Front:Synthetic fiber Back:Polyurethane |
Size | 4 brush holders and 4 pockets External size: approx. 21×11×2cm(Including metal part) |
And I quote the Hakuhodo description because I have nothing else to add to that :
This portable brush case is made using Japanese-style woven fabric and can store brushes without damaging the bristles. The water-resistant inside can be cleaned easily. Made in Japan.
For those who want to carry a couple of makeup brushes safely. This stylish brush case can hold bigger brushes such as powder or blusher and smaller brushes, such as eye shadow or lip can be stored in the left hand pocket. As the pocket is two-ply it can hold quite a few small items, such as cotton buds, puffs or tweezers. It opens very wide and has a protective plastic sheet to cover the bristles.
I love it, I think it’s great that it doesn’t have a zip that can trap the bristles.
This is the link but I cannot see on the USA website… The price is totally reasonable, it costs 3,360 JPY (approx 35usd).
Brush holder
I saw this cup already a long time ago, I thought it would be bulky to deliver by mail so I took it while I was there! I prefer to buy items “by two” when it comes to holders, two just look better on the dresser but I wasn’t sure I wanted black on my table, we’ll see what the final look of my room will be, then I’ll decide if I get more or not.
The particularity of this holder is that it has a separator with a platform inside, that you can remove if you want. That’s a good idea for the smaller brushes, you can store shorter and longer ones in the same holder.
The link to the holder is here. It costs 2,205 JPY. I am sure I have seen the link in the USA website some years ago but not there anymore… if any interest in purchasing via the USA website let me know and I’ll find out if it’s possible.
Material | Polyurethane |
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Size | Diameter:9 Height:10,5cm |
What I already had
Kinoko brush case large
I thought it would be useful to have a case to protect the kabukis from the dust. Specially now due to the renovation works there is dust everywhere ! All my brushes are either stored in boxes or under “bells”, but you need to have enough room and nobody to play with them… they are very fragile. The Hakuhodo case is sturdy and will resist much more, maybe not an elephant but depending on the situation it will be much better to have cases.
This is the link for the case and it is on the USA website, costs 15usd.
You can fit the G543 inside it :
If you have the Koyudo H008, it does fit inside too…
This Kokutan large is also a candidate :
But not the Maple kabuki large :
Size:
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A. Full Length: 4.7 x 7.7 x 4.9cm |
Soft case
I got this soft case long ago, so it is not on their website anymore or I couldn’t find the corresponding one with the same size. I can only share a link for all their soft cases but this specific one does not have a match on their site. What I love about it is that it’s flexible and it doesn’t contain magnets but the beads are heavy, it’s not a bad thing until you get to your hotel and the bathroom is marble, don’t drop them by mistake… just very noisy when it hits the stone!
These cases often have different size compartments :
I prefer the pouches that have just elastic bands across them because I don’t want them to slide out but at least when they have this configuration the handles get less damaged when you close it.
I hope this was helpful and gave you a few ideas… if you have any questions, don’t hesitate 🙂
Thanks for reading!
UPDATE 24th of September 2013
Following to my email to Stephanie (Hakuhodo USA) regarding the accessories, I copy part of her reply for you here :
Any accessories that are available on the Japanese website should be able to be special ordered, unless they are made of any restricted materials, which I don’t think they are any, but I’m not sure. Special ordering takes around 3-4 weeks to arrive at our office, and then we ship it to the customer. Special ordering does not cost any extra, but it is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If they are interested in something not on the website, they can just email us at info@hakuhodousa.com, and ask to special order the piece. We will make up an invoice at that time.
We actually have some accessories on hand in our showroom that are not up online for one reason or another. These can be shipped out right away. The ones we have are listed below:
1.) Acrylic Brush Holder (H3495)-$5
2.) Brush Stand (H3496)-$34
3.) M Portable Case S Black (H3458)-$22
4.) Po950Bk Fan Brush Case Black (H3494)-$10correction $12
5.) We also have those kinoko soft pouches in a silver and a gold color. I can’t seem to find the H code for them, but they should be the same price as the champagne gold one. -$12I think the blue case you were referring to is the Po811Bk Portable Case S Black (H3459), but the one on the website is black. There is a champagne gold one too. If someone was in love with the blue color, I am sure we could ask Japan about it.
Also, on a side note, we do have a maple kinoko large in black goat. This one fits in the kinoko box case because has a flat bottom. (We also have the medium and small in black too.) You can see a picture of it in the post of the kinoko box. The prices are the same as the white maple kinoko.
I hope this helps! Feel free to ask any other questions.
UPDATE 27th of September 2013
Stephanie just sent me this info if you are interested :
That blue pouch that everyone is interested in is H code H3507 and it is $65.
52 comments
I love those little glass dome you house your kabukis in! Where did you get them? They’re so gorgeous and just makes them look so elegant.
I have a case that I bought on rakuten (akachanfude shop) that’s very similar to the portable case that you reviewed second. One side for brushes and the other side for makeup – it may be slightly smaller but from memory it was quite cheap! Great for essential items for a short trip.
I bought the bells at http://www.cotemaison.fr/ I think it’s from Athezza if you google them you may find them online…
I don’t even want to browse Rakuten right now, I think I would be tempted 🙂
I’m pretty sure arent those are bakery glasses?. I have a bakery and that’s hat we put cupcakes in…. Ours have a ball not a heart though.
I would love, love, love to be able to order a pouch like the blue one. I have their zippered patent leather cases but they’re just too narrow for anything besides brushes and maybe eyeliner pencils.
Yes they are 🙂 comes from this shop : http://www.cotemaison.fr/
Ok I will contact Hakuhodo and tell them 🙂
So far they are still checking for me on the blue one, they said its maybe special order since not on japan site, only one they have similar it has only one side.
yes it may be… let me know if they manage to get you one 🙂
Eeeeeek Sonia! The pic with the dome bell jars = LOVE!!!
Oooh, I want to make you a brush roll now 😀
A brush roll is a great idea because otherwise my size would be a problem actually … 🙁
that would be nice !
Very interested in that portable case. Does it come in any other colors beside blue?
Hi Kelly, please have a look at the bottom of the post, I have put the reply from Stephanie (Hakuhodo USA), maybe it will help to contact them directly and ask them what you want. I think I saw it in silver and/or gold but it’s better if you ask 🙂
No secret that Haku does an amazing job with all their products…but these accessories are just what was needed for us professionals…we treasure our brushes and want them to be protected at all times…excellent review…You Know I Love ya!!
Thank you ! soooo sweet <3
very interesting! I have a thing for what we call in France “trousse de toilette”, I dont how you say it in english but for mu brushes I prefer something more rigid so I found some find of plastic cylinder that I LOVE!!!! which is from paris berlin and is called “le tube”
Nice 🙂 I have a similar one from YSL that I received as gift with purchase, great idea, a bit bulky for my handbag but for sure the brushes will be safe in there 🙂
I was considering which one I want to buy. My collection is getting bigger and I want to travel with then safely. Interest with the blue with zipper. 😀
Hi Fanny 🙂
I forgot to mention in the post that the way I choose which one I’ll buy is that I take out all the brushes (or items) I want to take with me and count them, then take a pouch that can hold them all. When I travel I take a full bag and an empty one… because I always buy brushes or makeup items during my trips and I want them safe for the return trip too 😛
I updated and pasted the email from Stephanie at the end of the post if you are interested in the blue one !
Wonderful little post! I especially like the Japanese style portable case.
Firstly i want to tell you a quick word about you stepping into the social networks, which is great, several times i have wrote down your blog to fellow mua that want to read about brushes and reviews before purchasing, and i do believe you describe brushes like no other. Thank you so much for sharing your passion/love with all things beauty.
By the way, love the way you store your kabukis, cute and smart!
Thank you so much Helguchka, very kind of you and I appreciate it 🙂 It’s such a pleasure to find people with the same passion!
Hi Sonia,
I think I am in love with the Japanese Style Portable Case! Thanks to your link…I need to order one in Salmon Pink! =D =D =D
As always, your blog is so informative…love coming here!
I have hesitated for sooo long, I didn’t know which one to take 😛 the salmon is beautiful!
thanks for your feedback <3
Love them all!
I “neeeeed” some cupcake bell jars !
Xo
Hi Sonia, I just bought the RM Radiance brush and love it. I met Rae and she’s so lovely in person! I was wondering if the Radiance brush would fit into the Fan Brush Case? Thanks!
Hi Tessa! fantastic 🙂
the Radiance doesn’t fit in the soft case… it’s too long and too large.
Thank you for the speedy reply Sonia!
Thanks for the contact link Sonia 🙂
I just ordered the fan brush case & 2 of the Japanese style clip purse brush cases. Hakuhodo’s customer service is world class!
Got my Goss brushes too btw. My compliments to him & his brush making team. Very nice brushes at a very fair prce. I particularly love the #1 foundation/ blush brush which is perfect for cream/ liquid blush. It’s smaller than I was expecting & I’m thrilled!! As soon as Lovemakeup stocks up again I will get a backup. Did you get yours yet?
Not received them yet 🙁 he sent me an email yesterday to ask me if I had, he told me they should be on their way 🙂
For once you got your parcel before me !!
thanks for the feedback, waw, can’t wait to get mine 😀
The diameter of the top of the #1 brush is in fact the same as the Shiseido foundation brush. I used it today to apply the Sonia Rykiel glowing cream blush & it worked wonderfully. The only brush I didn’t get was the #2. I have too many in that shape already which I don’t use 😉
I’m sure you will have no problem at all giving them a glowing report.
Please delete my previous comment, I meant to write brush case 😉 Hi Sonia, the most practical brush case I have seen is the Picasso one in your post on your HG brushes. Did you ever get a reply from Picasso to your mails? Or does any other company make a similar one?
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I have tried to contact them again and sent them an email, no reply.
if anyone manages to get this precise info and a reply by email from them, I will send a little present to the one who succeeds 🙂
I will search for a similar one in the meantime.
Hi here is the update I received bout the blue case: the pouch is H3507
and it is $65 and comes in blue
Thank you Amalia 🙂 Stephanie just wrote to me and sent me the ref number for the pouch, I posted the info at the bottom of the post !
Ok didn’t see it until I posted, sorry.
no worries at all! I am glad you gave us the feedback 🙂 thank you!!
Hi, sweet makeup temptations! 😀
I’m interested in buying the portable makeup case – do you think you could contact the company for me?
Thank you so much!
Hi Alison, in the blog post under update 24th September and 27th September you can read which code it has if you want to order it and how you order it by email.
thank you Jeanette, you’re amazing <3
Hi Alison,
Is that the blue one you are interested in?
We received this ref number :
“That blue pouch that everyone is interested in is H code H3507 and it is $65.”
I suggest you contact them at this email : info@hakuhodousa.com and tell them what you are looking for exactly and if that is the product they will have in stock or that they can find for you 🙂
Thank you so much, Sweet Makeup Temptations. 😀 This site has been a huge help in planning my brush purchases, and I’m going to be ordering this case along with several Hakuhodo brushes, which I’m looking forward to getting.
I’m curious – Do your Tanseido YWQ7 and YWQ9 brushes fit inside this pouch? I checked Tanseido’s website, and they cite the measurements as “approximately 17cm”, but I just wanted to be sure!
these two fit ! a 1mm longer wouldn’t but these are fine 🙂 the 9 nearly doesn’t with the plastic on top to protect them, I thought it could be damaged since when the plastic is covering them I had doubts but they seem to be kept in place without being altered, at least it’s what it seems 🙂
Ooooh. The blue case is pretty! I was wondering, would it fit my Fu-pa14 inside one of those spaces? 😀
HI Katrina, It fits either in the center one, or in the big pocket (you can slide it vertically in a compartment just wide like the handle).
Hmm… I’m sure I had commented on this post already!
The Po950Bk Fan Brush Case is genius. I’ve never seen anything of the like. I appreciate your comparison photos, especially since I now know the case can hold the Koyudo H013. Err… the Koyudo Fan I do not (yet?) own. Oh! And thank you for your posting updates. 🙂
you are welcome 🙂 yep it’s genius!!
Hello! I know this post is old, but can you confirm that the dimensions of the blue pouch are in cm and not inches? It seems very small if the dimensions you listed are actually in cm and not inches! Thanks!!
Alex sorry for the delay, I will double check tonight!
hello,
the blue pouch are :
External size: approx. 12×6×18cm … it’s cm 🙂
Thanks for checking!!
Hi Sonia, just wondering if the fu-pa07p could fit in the Japanese style case? Thanks!
yes it does Nana 🙂
Ok. Thanks so much! That is certainly an incentive to get it! 🙂