Gioia Alleria Tramonto Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 144.9 mm/ 5.70”
Length (uncapped): 135.3 mm/ 5.33”
Length (posted): 181.4 mm/ 7.14”
Diameter (section): 11.6—13.3mm /0.46—0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 13.0—15.4mm/0.51—0.61”
Weight (all): 36.0 g
Weight (body): 22 g
Weight (cap): 14 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

Consult the Doctor Episode Episode 57

With today:
00:26 One-way shut-off valve and ink burping
04:35 Use or store vintage collectable pens?
06:21 Ultrasonic cleaners and ebonite feeds
09:45 How to decide whether to buy a pen?

Monteverde Impressa Gunmetal and Red Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.4 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 128.5 mm/5.06″
Length (posted): 152.0 mm/5.98″
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 10.7 mm/0.36″ – 0.42″
Diameter (barrel): 8.3 – 12.5 mm/0.33″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 39.5 g
Weight (cap): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 17.5 g

Monteverde Laguna Red Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 135.5 mm/5.34″
Length (uncapped): 121.4 mm/4.78″
Length (posted): 164.1 mm/6.46″
Diameter (section): 11.4 – 11.9 mm/0.45″ – 0.47″
Diameter (barrel): 12.2 – 14.0 mm/0.48″ – 0.55″
Weight (all): 24.5 g
Weight (cap): 13.5 g
Weight (body): 11.0 g

Hongdian (Asvine) Black Forest Carbon Fiber and Brass Pens Review

Thanks to Hongdian/Asvine for sending me these pens.

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.9 mm/5.43”
Length (uncapped): 121.1mm/4.77”
Length (posted): 166.3 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 8.7 – 10.4 mm/ 0.34 – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 9.9 –11.5 mm/ 0.39 – 0.45”
Weight (all): 37.0 g (carbon fibre; brass is two grams lighter)
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 15.5 g

Classic Pens LB7 Artist’s Proof Review

Is it a Classic Pens pen? Is it an artist proof? Is it both? Is it amazing?

Measurements
Length (capped): 143.8 mm/5.66″
Length (uncapped): 129.1 mm/5.08″
Length (posted): 177.2 mm/6.98″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.9 mm/0.42″ – 0.47″
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.1 mm/0.46″ – 0.56″
Weight (all): 29.0 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g