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

Lamy Safari Original Savannah Green and Terracotta Fountain Pen Review

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!
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Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 128.9 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 165.0 mm/6.50”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 12.2mm/0.40 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 12.4 mm/0.39 – 0.49”
Weight (all): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 9.0 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

Bluedew Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 124.5 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 11.2mm/.38 – .44”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 14.0mm/.38 – .55”
Weight (all): 20.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 18

With today:

00:20 How do you fix a metal cap?
02:30 Can a non-marked nib be gold?
04:20 Why are there no solid rhodium nibs?
07:20 The generalizability of reviews.

Wet and Wise Charango Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly sent to me by Wet and Wise – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.91”
Length (uncapped): 136.3 mm/5.37”
Length (posted):  174.3 mm/6.86”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.1mm/.43 – .48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 14.6mm/.45 – .58”
Weight (all): 18.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g