Let’s answer some questions, with today: removing Visconti inner caps, pens that run dry after a few lines of writing, illegal celluloid and thoughts on cleaning Aurora piston-fillers.
Consult the Doctor Episode 7
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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Ink Guru’s Book of Fountain Pen Inks
This beautiful Book of fountain pen inks was sent to me by Oliver – thank you so much! Get yours here.
Consult the Doctor Episode 6
Time stamps on YouTube. With today: why are finer nibs scratchy, wet ink vs. dry ink, good and affordable ultra-broad nibs, and why is a fountain pen called a fountain pen?
Fasjosma Leather Notebook Cover Review
This notebook cover was kindly sent to me by Xu of Fasjosma – thank you!
Consult the Doctor Episode 5
Time stamps can be found on YouTube. Today: thoughts on the Montblanc flex nib, modern vs. vintage flex nibs, swapping out Leonardo Grande nibs, and why does ink keep showing up in a cleaned pen?
Titan 720 3D Printed Pen Review
This pen was kindly made for me by my friend William, who can be contacted here. I do not have his email address and cannot give you any other methods to reach him.
Measurements
Length (capped): 167.4 mm/6.59”
Length (uncapped): 153.4 mm/6.04”
Length (posted): 187.9 mm/7.40”
Diameter (section): 15.2 – 17.6 mm/0.60” – 0.69”
Diameter (barrel): 14.3 – 20.6 mm/0.56” – 0.81”
Weight (all): 47.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g
Weight (body): 38.5 g
Beena Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Mathijs – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 125.6 mm/4.95”
Length (uncapped): 112.3 mm/4.42”
Length (posted): 135.1/5.32”
Diameter (section): 9.5 – 10.6 mm/0.37” – 0.42”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.6 mm/0.38” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 14.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.0 g
Weight (body): 7.0 g
