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Aurora Il Viaggio Segreto Baia Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom: don’t forget the 10% discount you can get by clicking the banner on the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 136.3 mm/5.34”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/ 5.13”
Length (posted): 157.7 mm/6.20”
Diameter (section): 10.8—12.2 mm/0.42—0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 9.8—12.0 mm/0.39—0.47”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 14.5 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g

Pininfarina PF One Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 142.2 mm/5.60”
Length (uncapped): 126.2 mm/4.50”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.2—8.6 mm/0.48—0.34”
Diameter (barrel): 12.3 mm/0.48”
Weight (all): 31.5 g
Weight (body): 19.0 g
Weight (cap): 12.5 g

Tianzi Urushi and Raden Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Tianzi – thank you!  Use the code Stephenurushi for $7 off on the Starry Night and Cherry Blossom pens at Pen and Friend.

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.6 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped): 126.7 mm/4.99”
Length (posted): 176.0 mm/6.93”
Diameter (section): 9.8—11.5 mm/0.39—0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6—14.2 mm/0.42—0.56”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g

  

Artcraft Pens Mars Rover Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by its maker, John Hubbard – thank you.  Get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 132.4 mm/5.21”
Length (posted): 156.7 mm/6.17”
Diameter (section): 12.5—12.9 mm/0.49—0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4—14.0 mm/0.41—0.55”
Weight (all): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 5.0 g

 

Bastion Bolt Action Ballpoint Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Bastion – thank you!  If you like it, you can use SBRE20 for a 20% discount. You’re cordially invited to use this affiliate link to purchase this pen – this link was provided to me voluntarily by the company; nothing was requested in return.

Measurements
Length (tip retracted): 135.1 mm/5.32”
Length (tip out): 138.7 mm/5.46”
Diameter (section): 6.6—12.0 mm/0.26—0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 mm/0.48” (uniform)
Weight (all): 32.0 g

ASC Gladiatore Medio Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.6 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped):  134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (posted): 179.1 mm/7.05”
Diameter (section): 10.3—12.3 mm/0.41—0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 11.0—14.4mm/0.43—0.57”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (body): 22.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g

Leonardo Furore Vancouver Pen Club Exclusive Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 155.4 mm/6.12”
Length (uncapped): 138.0 mm/5.44”
Length (posted): 172.8/6.80”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.4 mm/0.43” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 8.3 – 15.6 mm/0.33” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 30.5 g
Weight (cap): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 9.5 g

Pen7 #1 Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 131.1 mm/5.16”
Length (uncapped): 124.5 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.3 – 12.8 mm/0.48” – 0.50
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 15.1 mm/0.46” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 17.0 g
Weight (body): 5.0 g

Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.4 mm/5.76”
Length (uncapped): 132.3 mm/5.21”
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.52”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 11.6 mm/0.43” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 13.2 mm/0.38” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 28.0 g
Weight (cap): 16.5 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g