Category Archives: Reviews

Franklin Christoph Model 50 Grandis with Nagahara Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 166.9 mm/6.57”
Length (uncapped): 155.0 mm/6.10”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.4 mm/0.43” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 12.7 mm/0.54” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 8.5 g

Stipula Etruria D’Inverno Fountain Pen Review

This pen was lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.5 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped): 150.9 mm/5.94”
Length (posted): 177.6 mm/6.99”
Diameter (section): 11.5—13.1 mm/0.45—0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.5 mm/0.46 – 0.57”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 13.0 g

Scriveiner EDC Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly sent to me by Scriveiner London – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 119.9 mm/4.72”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/5.58”
Length (posted): 139.6 mm/5.50”
Diameter (section): 9.7—10.2 mm/0.38—0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 10.9 mm/0.40 – 0.43”
Weight (all): 50.0 g
Weight (body): 31.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g

Montblanc Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 147.4 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 127.0 mm/ 5.00”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0—11.7 mm/0.43—0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 8.3—13.9 mm/0.33—0.55”
Weight (all): 54.5 g
Weight (body): 30.0 g
Weight (cap): 14.5 g

 

Lamy Studio Aquamarine Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 128.6 mm/5.06″
Length (posted): 155.8 mm/6.13″
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 11.8 mm/0.36″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.6 mm/0.36″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 33.5 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g

 

Leonardo Supernova with Elastic Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Remember you can get a 10% discount there by clicking the Appelboom banner on this website.

Measurements
Length (capped): 141.9 mm/5.59”
Length (uncapped):  127.1 mm/5.01”
Length (posted): 165.0 mm/6.50″
Diameter (section): 11.5—12.7 mm/0.45—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.2—16.2 mm/0.44—0.64”
Weight (all): 30.5 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g

Kaweco Original 250 Black Fountain Pen Review

This pen was lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Remember you can get a 10% discount there by clicking the Appelboom banner on this website.

Measurements
Length (capped): 126.0 mm/4.96”
Length (uncapped):  121.7 mm/4.97”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.1—10.5 mm/0.40—0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 10.7—11.6 mm/0.42—0.46”
Weight (all): 28.0 g
Weight (body): 18.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g

Majohn Q1 Fountain “Pen” Review

Measurements
Length (capped): 112.5 mm/4.43”
Length (uncapped): 99.4 mm/3.91”
Length (posted): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Diameter (section): 13.2—16.6 mm/0.52—0.65”
Diameter (barrel): 15.7 – 21.7 mm/ 0.62” – 0.85”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (body): 20.0 g
Weight (cap): 16.5 g