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Aurora Il Viaggio Segreto in Italia Mantova Review

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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

Scriveiner Classic Racing Green Fountan Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 120.2 mm/4.73”
Length (posted): 158.9 mm/6.25”
Diameter (section): 8.1 – 9.6 mm/0.32 – 0.38”
Diameter (barrel): 8.0 – 11.2 mm/0.32 – 0.44”
Weight (all): 33.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 14.5 g

Scriveiner Luxury Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurments
Length (capped): 120.1 mm/4.73”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/4.58”
Length (posted): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.2 mm/0.38 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.1 – 11.0 mm/0.40 – 0.43”
Weight (all): 49.5 g
Weight (body): 31.5 g
Weight (cap): 17.5 g

Magna Carta MAG 600 with Flex Nib Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.89”
Length (uncapped): 137.0 mm/5.40”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.6 mm/0.42 – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 14.5 mm/0.46 – 0.57”
Weight (all): 27.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g

 

Waterman Carene Marine Amber Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 144.5 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped):  128.7 mm/5.07”
Length (posted): 148.1 mm/5.83”
Diameter (section): 8.7—11.4 mm/0.34—0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 8.8—12.2 mm/0.35—0.48”
Weight (all): 34.0 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

 

Esterbrook Model J Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 137.1 mm/5.40”
Length (uncapped): 123.9 mm/4.88”
Length (posted): 166.3 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 10.5—12.7 mm/0.41—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.3—13.8 mm/0.45—0.54”
Weight (all): 26.0 g
Weight (body): 16.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g

Wingback Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 117.1 mm/4.61”
Length (uncapped): 94.9 mm/3.74”
Length (posted): 137.7 mm/5.42”
Diameter (section): 9.9 mm/0.39” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 9.9 mm/0.39” (uniform)
Weight (all): 39.0 g
Weight (body): 23.0 g
Weight (cap): 16.0 g