Category Archives: Reviews

Kaweco AlSport Iguana 2022 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): 107.1 mm/4.22”
Length (uncapped):  100.4 mm/3.95”
Length (posted): 127.8 mm/5.03”
Diameter (section): 9.5—10.0 mm/0.38—0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.1—10.9mm/0.40—0.43”
Weight (all): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g

 

Duchessa 1935 Forum 2022 Fountain Pen Review

4M lent me this pen – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.9 mm/5.94”
Length (uncapped): 134.4 mm/5.29”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.5 – 12.2 mm/0.45” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 8.0 – 15.2 mm/0.32” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (body): 16.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g

Montblanc Rouge et Noir Baby Black 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): 99.1 mm/3.90”
Length (uncapped): 85.1 mm/3.35”
Length (posted): 118.0 mm/4.65”
Diameter (section): 8.4—9.1 mm/0.33—0.36”
Diameter (barrel): 10.1 – 10.4 mm/ 0.40” – 0.41”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (body): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 14.5 g

Ensso Piuma Pocket Ultem Fountain Pen Review

These pens were sent to me by Ensso  -thank you!  Use “ultem” at checkout for a 20% discount on these pens!

Measurements
Length (capped): 92.7 mm/3.65”
Length (uncapped):  89.0 mm/3.50”
Length (posted): 138.8 mm/5.46”
Diameter (section): 10.7—12.1 mm/0.42—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 14.9—15.0 mm/0.59—0.59”
Weight (all): 13.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g
Weight (cap): 3.0 g

Montblanc 146 LeGrand with Calligraphy Flex Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.9 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 125.1 mm/ 4.92”
Length (posted): 160.4 mm/ 6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.9—11.5 mm/0.43—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.5—12.9 mm/0.33—0.51”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

Nahvalur Original Plus LE Fountain Pen Review

These pens were sent to me by  Nahvalur – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.7 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped):  130.1 mm/5.12”
Length (posted): 176.5 mm/6.95”
Diameter (section): 9.9—11.5 mm/0.39—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5—13.5mm/0.45—0.53”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (body): 22.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g

Laban Formosa Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.2 mm/5.40”
Length (uncapped): 124.9 mm/4.92”
Length (posted): 158.7 mm/6.24”
Diameter (section): 11.3—16.6 mm/0.40—0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 7.8 – 13.4 mm/ 0.31” – 0.53”
Weight (all): 40.5 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 17.0 g

Monteverde Trees of the World Dragon Tree Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Monteverde – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 126.1 mm/4.96″
Length (posted): 170.7 mm/6.71″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.5 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 – 15.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 20 g