With today:
00:20 Best Nakaya model and nib size?
01:20 Why can’t I find preowned ASCs?
03:00 Do soft nibs force you to slow down?
06:25 Opinion on Chinese pen manufacturers?
Consult the Doctor Episode 42
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Fountain Pen Shootout: Tibaldi No 60 vs. Tibaldi Bononia
Discount code for 10% off your purchases, excluding Montblanc: friend
A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.
Tibaldi Bononia Martini Olive Fountain Pen Review
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A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 146.3 mm/5. 76”
Length (uncapped): 128.6 mm/5.05”
Length (posted): 146.6 mm/577”
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 12.2 mm/0.44 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 7.0 – 12.8 mm/0.28 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 23.0 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.0 g
Ensso New Giro Ballpoint Review
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Aaron’s Pens Beta Flex Fountain Pen Review
This pen was sent to me by Aaron’s Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.0 mm/5.67”
Length (uncapped): 128.2 mm/5.05”
Length (posted): 172.1 mm/6.77”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.4 mm/0.43 – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 14.8 mm/ 0.45” – 0.58″
Weight (all): 38.0 g
Weight (body): 27.0 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g
Tibaldi No 60 Emerald Green Fountain Pen Review
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A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 148.3 mm/5.84”
Length (uncapped): 132.6 mm/5.22”
Length (posted): 172.2 mm/6.78”
Diameter (section): 11.5 – 12.2 mm/0.45 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 13.7 mm/ 0.45” – 0.54”
Weight (all): 26.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g
Webson Gill Prestige Edition Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Webson Gill – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 151.5 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 134.5 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 186.4 mm/7.33”
Diameter (section): 8.4 – 10.2 mm/0.33 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 mm/0.51” (uniform)
Weight (all): 43.5 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 40
Leonardo Momento Magico Anima Nera Fountain Pen Review
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A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 144.7 mm/5.70”
Length (uncapped): 132.5 mm/5.23”
Length (posted): 168.7 mm/6.64”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.0 mm/0.44 – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g
