So, I was expecting a pencil pouch. One reviewer said she could fit her Kindle in there, so I was expecting it to be that size. I could fit a Netbook in this thing! It's not a problem though, it's flexible enough that it doesn't bulk up my purse or anything, but it is also of much higher quality than I was expecting. I'm sure eventually, if I don't treat it carefully, a pen or two might start poking through (I'll give it about 2 semesters), but it's a good deal and environmentally-responsible, so it's okay. And it is REALLY pretty! Blue Q is a good company, and they didn't let me down with this.