Bexley Scriptus 2017 Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 127.6 mm/5.02”
Length (posted): 160.6 mm/6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 11.4 mm/0.39” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 12.4 mm/0.43” – 0.49”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Leonardo Messenger Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Joost Appelboom for my birthday. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 147.1 mm/5.79”
Length (uncapped): 131.8 mm/5.19”
Length (posted): 173.1 mm/6.81”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.7 mm/0.41” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 14.5 mm/0.44” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 9.0 g

Waldmann Tuscany PVD Choco Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Luxury Brands USA – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.6 mm/5.54”
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.86”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 9.3 mm/0.34” – 0.37”
Diameter (barrel): 8.6 – 11.6 mm/0.34” – 0.36”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g

Disassembly Line: TWSBI Go

Let’s disassemble the TWSBI Go!  As always, disassemble pens at your own risk.

Architect Nibs: Their Theory and Practice

I thought it would be interesting to talk about the increasingly popular architect nibs, also known as Hebrew or Arabic grinds. My personal (one and only) architect nib was ground by Salman of the Toronto Pen Company.  I quoted a price of $45 CAD for this grind in the video: that should have been $50 CAD – sorry!

One-Way Shutoff-Valve Fountain Pens: Theory, Practice, Tips and Tricks

This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

 

Esterbrook Estie Oversized Fountain Pen Review

Let’s have a look at the new Esterbrook Estie Oversized!

Measurements
Length (capped): 156.8 mm/6.17”
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.31”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 11.8 mm/0.43” – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 15.4 mm/0.43” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (cap): 23.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g