Consult the Doctor Episode 20

With today:
00:25 Pelikan M1000 or Montblanc Meisterstueck 149?
03:39 Favourite fond beyond cursive?
05:00 As a new pen user, how do I figure out what nib type works for me?
10:33 Do you have a collecting plan for your fountain pens?

Hero 612 Fountain Pen Review

Let’s have a look at the Hero 612!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.9 mm/5.47”
Length (uncapped): 121.6 mm/4.79”
Length (posted): 145.9/5.74”
Diameter (section): 7.3 – 10.4 mm/0.29” – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 7.8 – 10.6 mm/0.31” – 0.42”
Weight (all): 12.5 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g
Weight (body): 5.0 g

Montblanc Egyptomania Fountain Pen Review

Thank you to Appelboom for lending me this Montblanc Egyptomania fountain pen
!
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Measurements
Length (capped): 142.9 mm/5.63”
Length (uncapped): 127.8 mm/5.03”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 9.8 mm/0.33 – 0.39”
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 11.5mm/0.38 – 0.45”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (cap): 20.0 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g

Ensso Aria Ballpoint Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.90”
Length (uncapped): 145.0 mm/5.67”
Length (posted): 159.0 mm/6.25”
Diameter (section): 10.0 mm/0.39”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 mm/0.39”
Weight (all): 23.5 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 19

With today:
00:22 Choosing between fine and broad nibs
02:30 How to get a private ink
07:40 Why are there no vintage pens in my collection?
10:30 The aesthetics and craftsmanship in handmade vs. machined pens

Montblanc Great Characters Elvis Presley Fountain Pen Review

Thank you to Appelboom for lending me this Montblanc Great Characters Elvis Presley fountain pen!
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Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.77”
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.06”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.4 mm/0.43 – .45”
Diameter (barrel): 9.2 – 13.7 mm/0.36 – 0.54”
Weight (all): 69.5 g
Weight (cap): 33.0 g
Weight (body): 36.5 g

Fountain Pen Shootout Classic Pens (LM1, LB5, LB6)

Let’s compare the holy trinity of red pens: the Classic Pens LM1 and LB5 and the Lambrou Pens LB6.

Fine Writing Inc Fenestro Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Fine Writing Inc – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 151.2 mm/5.95”
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.31”
Length (posted): 177.3 mm/6.98”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.5 mm/.41 – .45”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 13.3 mm/.46 – .52”
Weight (all): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g
Weight (body): 14.0 g