Let’s compare two very similar, retractable nib pens.
Fountain Pen Shootout Pilot Decimo vs. Pilot Vanishing Point
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Fountain Pen Shootout Opus88 Koloro vs. Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator
Let’s compare two pens with the same cool filling system by the same brand. The Koloro was sent to me by Pen Chalet; the Demonstrator was sent to me by Goldspot – thanks a lot! You can check out the full reviews of these pens, if you like: Opus88 Koloro and Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator.
Fountain Pen Shootout: Affordable Oversized Fountain Pens
11Let’s look at a couple of oversized fountain pens that only set you back about $100 or less.
Fountain Pen Shootout: Kaweco Perkeo vs. Kaweco Sport
I thought it would be interesting to compare the writing experience of these two Kaweco pens. I know a plastic Sport would have made more sense, but I didn’t have access to one – so this will have to do.
Fountain Pen Shootout: Modern Flex Nibs
With all the new flex nibs hitting the market recently, I thought I would compare the Aurora 88 with the brand’s new 14k “vintage flex” nib, the Franklin-Christoph Model 66 with the new 14k flex nib, and the good old classic Pilot Falcon (metal body) with 14k flex nib. Let’s see how these three nibs fare face-to-face.
Fountain Pen Shootout #77: OMAS 360 Magnum vs. OMAS 360 Vintage
The OMAS 360 Magnum is one of my favourite pens ever, but how does it stack up to the newer version (I think OMAS referred to it as the “vintage” version, to distinguish it from the redesigned 360 model, which is a completely different pen that doesn’t have the pronounced triangular design)?
Fountain Pen Shootout #76: Sailor King of Pen vs. Classic Pens LB5
Time to compare the ebonite King of Pen and the Classic Pens LB5. This comparison makes a lot of sense, because the LB5 is based on the King of Pen.
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Disassembly Line Kaweco Elite Fountain Pen
Fountain Pen Shootout #74: Stubby Stuff
In this Shootout, let’s have a look at two affordable stub nibs, on the Conklin Duragraph and the Monteverde Intima. Both pens were donated by the Goulet Pen Co, but of course all opinions expressed are my own.
Fountain Pen Shootout #75: TWSBI Mini vs. TWSBI Vac Mini
Let’s compare two TWSBI mini fountain pens! Continue reading