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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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

Consult the Doctor Episode 17

With today:

00:23 Is there a fix for expanding celluloid?
01:20 Is a Danitrio Genkai better than a Montblanc 149
02:50 Where can I reliably buy used Montblancs or used pens in general?
10:00 How have your tastes in pens, inks, and paper changed over the years?