Consult the Doctor Episode 6

Time stamps on YouTube.  With today: why are finer nibs scratchy, wet ink vs. dry ink, good and affordable ultra-broad nibs, and why is a fountain pen called a fountain pen?

Titan 720 3D Printed Pen Review

This pen was kindly made for me by my friend William, who can be contacted here. I do not have his email address and cannot give you any other methods to reach him.

Measurements
Length (capped): 167.4 mm/6.59”
Length (uncapped): 153.4 mm/6.04”
Length (posted): 187.9 mm/7.40”
Diameter (section): 15.2 – 17.6 mm/0.60” – 0.69”
Diameter (barrel): 14.3 – 20.6 mm/0.56” – 0.81”
Weight (all): 47.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g
Weight (body): 38.5 g

Beena Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review

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


Measurements
Length (capped): 125.6 mm/4.95”
Length (uncapped): 112.3 mm/4.42”
Length (posted): 135.1/5.32”
Diameter (section): 9.5 – 10.6 mm/0.37” – 0.42”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.6 mm/0.38” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 14.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.0 g
Weight (body): 7.0 g

Greatest of All Time 2020

Here is my annual list of favourite pens!

New HEMA Fountain Pen Review

Let’s look at this new HEMA pen that was sent to me by Abel.

Measurements
Length (capped): 133.05 mm/5.26”
Length (uncapped): 118.6 mm/4.67”
Length (posted): 161.0 mm/6.34″
Diameter (section): 7.5 – 8.0 mm/0.29” – 0.32”
Diameter (barrel): 8.4 – 10.1 mm/0.33” – 0.40”
Weight (all): 21.0 g
Weight (cap): 13.5 g
Weight (body): 7.5 g

Wing Sung 233 Fountain Pen Review

Let’s have a look at the Wing Sung 233!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.0 mm/5.51”
Length (uncapped): 121.0 mm/4.76”
Length (posted): 149.9 mm/5.90”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.0 mm/0.33” – 0.39”
Diameter (barrel): 7.2 – 11.3 mm/0.28” – 0.45”
Weight (all): 14.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Weight (body): 6.0 g

Desiderata Pens BAMF with Zebra G Nib Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Maestro Pierre Miller of Desiderata Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.5 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 136.2 mm/5.36”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.9 mm/0.41” – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 9.9 – 12.7 mm/0.39” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 21.5 g
Weight (cap): 16.5 g
Weight (body): 5.0 g

Monteverde Mountains of the World Mount Everest Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray.


Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.89”
Length (uncapped): 129.0 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 166.4 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 10.9 mm/0.41” – 0.43”
Diameter (barrel): 8.7 – 13.1 mm/0.34” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 28.5 g
Weight (cap): 20.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g