I sold my OMAS 360 Magnum and then Azizah gave me another one because I missed it so much. I absolutely love the triangular profile of this pen, and it has a very smooth nib. I have not done a full review of this particular pen, but I have reviewed an identical model with a fine nib a long time ago.
This pen was kindly sent to me by Goldspot – thanks!
Measurements
Length (capped): 127.6 mm/5.02″
Length (uncapped): 121.0 mm/4.76″
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.52″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 13.2 mm/0.51″ – 0.52″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 9.9 mm/0.36″ – 0.39″
Weight (all): 17 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 5 g
Thank you to Appelboom for lending us this pen for review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
The Visconti Speakeasy is both hideous and magnificent at the same time and I love it. Yes, it has a booze indicator and a hidden compartment for alcohol, but it’s also a beautiful oversize pen made from stunning celluloid. With its stubbed double broad nib, it’s an absolutely pleasure to use. I have done a full review of this pen too.
These new Himalayas were kindly sent to me by Kevin of Fountain Pen Revolution. These are very affordable pens with a great flex nib option.
Measurements
Length (capped): 153.3 mm/5.32″
Length (uncapped): 122.3 mm/4.81″
Length (posted): 152.3 mm/5.99″
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 12.2 mm/0.42″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 9.32 – 11.5 mm/0.36″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 18 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 12 g
I have two Viceroys in my collection: the Victorian finish and this Barley finish. Both pens are made out of solid Sterling silver and have wonderfully smooth nibs that are a joy to use. This finish is a little bit more subdued than the Victorian, but both are wonderful pens.
A whole new filling system available from the Edison Pen Company! I had the pleasure of catching up with Brian and Andrea Gray at the 2017 DC Pen Supershow and Brian lent me this clear Menlo with their new Draw Filler. At 2.0 millilitres of ink, it has a solid ink capacity, and it’s a fun system to use. Please note that the mechanism is black anodized aluminum, not plastic (I was a bit unclear in the video).
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.1 mm/5.67″
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.05″
Length (posted): 163.5 mm/6.43″
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 12.2 mm/0.46″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 9.90 – 11.0 mm/0.39″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 19 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 12 g
Thank you to Pen Chalet for sending this Stipular Splash for review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Let’s have a look at the OMAS Paragon in the beautiful Arco Bronze celluloid. I love this pen: it has a very smooth 18k gold nib, and it holds a lot of ink. The fine nib is very smooth and an absolute pleasure to use, and the pen has a great size. The Arco celluloid is hard not to love. I have done a full review of this pen too, if you’re interested.
This pen was sent to me by Susanna of Giardino Italiano: made by Visconti, it is exclusive to that shop, and it was created to commemorate the shop’s 20th anniversary.
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.1 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 123.8 mm/4.87″
Length (posted): 159.6 mm/6.28″
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.6 mm/0.41″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 12.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 35 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 21 g
