With today:
00:25 Pens that write above the tree line
02:05 Should western manufacturers reconsider their nib options?
09:10 Gambling elements to fountain pens?
12:05 Ideal holiday destinations
Wuben C2 Flashlight and Powerbank Review
Consult the Doctor Episode 37
Limited Pens Korea Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Cenote Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Sang of Limited Pens Korea – if you want one, preorder there today!
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 133.6 mm/5.26”
Length (posted): 170.4 mm/6.71”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.9 mm/0.43” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 10.7 – 14.3 mm/0.44” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 37.0 g
Weight (cap): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g
Magna Carta Elements Earth Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Magna Carta – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 148.2 mm/5.84”
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 174.1 mm/6.85”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.8 mm/0.42 – 0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 15.2 mm/ 0.47” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (body): 26.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g
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Wancher Shizuku Earth Glass Nib Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Wancher Pen – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.5 mm/5.46”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/4.57”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.0 mm/0.35” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 11.9 mm/ 0.44” – 0.47″
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 36
With today:
00:10 Why do ballpoints don’t come with caps but rollerballs and fountain pens do?
01:55 Should pen manufacturers make their own nibs?
08:30 Is it possible my nib has baby’s bottoms?
09:15 The intricacies of one-way shut-off valves (dry feeds, opening the valve)
Modern Fuel Pencil Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Modern Fuel – thank you!
Measurements
Length (tip retracted): 147.1 mm/5.79”
Length (tip extended): 149.4 mm/5.88”
Diameter (barrel): 9.5 mm/0.37”
Weight (all): 41.5 g