With today:
00:20 Are Visconti steel nibs as good as their gold nibs? Does nib material matter?
03:55 Are Visconti pens more form than function?
05:45 Are there differences in #6, #7, #8 nibs?
07:45 How do you know if an ink is wet or dry?
Drillog Dip Nib Pens Review
These pens, nibs and accessories were kindly sent to me by the people behind Drillog – thank you for your generosity!
Measurements
Classical Mirage (Blue)
Length (capped): 121.4 mm/4.78”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 108.7 mm/4.28”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Diameter (barrel): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Weight (all): 30.0 g
Classical Spiral (Burgundy)
Length (capped): 121.4 mm/4.78”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.2 mm/4.30”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Diameter (barrel): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Weight (all): 44.0 g
Twins Spiral A (Double-Ended)
Length (capped): 120.9 mm/4.76”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.7 mm/4.32”
Length (posted): 153.4 mm/6.04”
Diameter (section): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Weight (all): 26.0 g
Classical Material AL Garnet Red
Length (capped): 121.7 mm/4.79”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.2 mm/4.30”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Weight (all): 30.0 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 27
With today:
00:20 Do pen companies tune nibs before sending them out for review?
03:00 Why would JoWo discontinue #8 nibs?
05:40 Have you considered designing your own pen?
06:10 From which continent will the next fancy pen invention come?
Wuben TacPen TP10 Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Wuben. Get yours here, with a 20% discount code: S20TP
Measurements
Length (writing mode): 152.7 mm/6.01”
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 10.4 mm/0.35 – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 12.8 mm/0.45 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 31.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 26
Lamy Safari Candy Mango Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Endless Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.6 mm/5.50”
Length (uncapped): 129.2 mm/5.09”
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.52”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 12.1 mm/0.41 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 12.4 mm/0.39 – 0.49”
Weight (all): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g
Weight (body): 6.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 25
Pelikan M200 Pastel Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Endless Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 125.5 mm/4.94”
Length (uncapped): 121.6 mm/4.79”
Length (posted): 149.3 mm/5.88”
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 10.0 mm/0.37 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 11.8 mm/0.38 – 0.46”
Weight (all): 15.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g
Weight (body): 5.0 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 24
With today:
00:30 How to improve my handwriting without ruining my pen?
04:40 How to clean ink off your hands
07:20 Is there life after Tomoe River paper? (https://www.fudefan.com/2021/06/tomoe-river/)
13:13 Why Is the room you record in so empty?
Schweizer Feine Schreibgeraete Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Sebastian of Schweizer Feine Schreibgeraete – thank you!