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Asvine P80 Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Asvine – thank you!
On Music Nibs
On the Future of Fountain Pens
Fountain Pen Shootout Monster Nib Edition Manga Carta MAG 1000 vs Namiki Emperor
The Magna Carta MAG 1000 was sent to me by Hiren of Magna Carta – thank you!
Consult the Doctor Episode 73
With today:
00:30 Removing nib and feed from a Pelikan nib unit
03:30 Why no Pelikan/Montblanc in GOAT list?
05:40 What makes an ink wet?
10:00 Why no more boutique inks?
Visconti Homo Sapiens Magma Fountain Pen Review
This pen was sent to me by a very kind viewer – thank you!
Aurora Il Viaggio Segreto in Italia Mantova Review
Thank you to Appelboom for lending me this fountain pen
Discount code for 10% off your purchases, excluding Montblanc: friend
Measurements
Length (capped): 136.5 mm/5.37”
Length (uncapped): 130.0 mm/5.12”
Length (posted): 157.3 mm/6.19”
Diameter (section): 10.2—12.0 mm/0.40—0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0—14.1 mm/0.40—0.56”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.0 g
St Penpps Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review
This inexpensive funky chicken came from Aliexpress.
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.9 mm/5.82”
Length (uncapped): 137.0 mm/5.40”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.1—11.4 mm/0.40—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 mm/0.46 (uniform)
Weight (all): 11.0 g
Weight (body): 11.0 g
Weight (cap): < 1 g
Ensso Bolt Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Ensso – thank you! Please find the kickstarter here.
