Consult the Doctor Episode 46

With today:
00:15 How to repair a Safari clip when it gets loose
03:40 Pens that are too wet and dry ink to mitigate the issue
06:15 Filling an M800/M1000 with an eyedropper
08:50 Does it matter that I can’t afford expensive pens?

Asvine V169 Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review

A kind thank you to Asvine for sending me this pen to review!

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.3 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.7 mm/0.40” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 12.7 mm/0.45” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 53.5 g
Weight (cap): 32.5 g
Weight (body): 21.0 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 45

With today:
00:54 What does heat setting an ebonite feed mean?
06:30 Which pen has the finest piston?
08:15 Why does ink in a cartridge evaporate after a week?
10:55 Lamy 2000 or Pilot Vanishing Point?
12:00 Pen to collect George Lucas’ autograph
13:00 Opinions on The Book of Boba Fett
16:25 Most important thing learned about myself

Ensso Italia Copper Fountain Pen Review

A very kind thank you to Carlo of Ensso for sending me this pen to review!

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.3 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.7 mm/0.40” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 12.7 mm/0.45” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 85.5 g
Weight (cap): 55.0 g
Weight (body): 30.5 g

 

 

Consult the Doctor Episode 44

With today:
00:30 Can I use a King of Pen as an eyedropper-filled pen?
01:30 Can I use a Franklin-Christoph Model 45 as an eyedropper-filled pen?
02:40 Why do Japanese brands offer more nib options?
06:35 Should the pen community boycott knockoffs?

Diplomat Elox Fountain Pen Review

Discount code for 10% off your purchases, excluding Montblanc: friend
Appleboom BannerA kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.0 mm/5.51”
Length (uncapped): 128.8 mm/5.07”
Length (posted): 159.2 mm/6.27”
Diameter (section): 9.5 – 12.3 mm/0.37 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 7.5 – 15.0 mm/0.29 – 0.59”
Weight (all): 35.5 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.5 g

Fountain Pen Shootout: Tibaldi Bononia vs. Leonardo Furore

These pens were kindly sent to me by Joost Appelboom – remember the 10% discount you can get through my website (see the banner on the right)!