Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who sent me this Studio Portable fountain pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.2 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 119.2 mm/4.69″
Length (posted): does not post reliably
Diameter (barrel): 10.2 mm/0.40″
Diameter (section): 7.6 – 9.2 mm/0.30″ – 0.36″
Weight (all): 50/46 g (copper/brass)
Weight (cap): 20/16 g (copper/brass)
Weight (body): 30/30 g (copper/brass)
This pen was kindly sent to me by Osprey Pens!
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59″
Length (uncapped): 127.9 mm/5.03″
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.51″
Diameter (barrel): 13.7 mm/0.54″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.4 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 16 g
This inexpensive but fun pen was given to me by Online at the Nuremberg Insights-X Stationery Expo.
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 125.7 mm/4.49″
Length (posted): 173.8 mm/6.84″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 mm/0.49″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 10.8 mm/0.37″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 14 g
Weight (cap): 2 g
Weight (body): 12 g
The OMAS 360 Magnum is one of my favourite pens ever, but how does it stack up to the newer version (I think OMAS referred to it as the “vintage” version, to distinguish it from the redesigned 360 model, which is a completely different pen that doesn’t have the pronounced triangular design)?
This inexpensive but fun pen was given to me by Online at the Nuremberg Insights-X Stationery Expo.
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.9 mm/5.54″
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.85″
Length (posted): 173.8 mm/6.86″
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 12.2 mm/0.39″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 13.1 – 13.4 mm/0.51″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 16 g
Weight (cap): 4 g
Weight (body): 12 g
If you’re in the market for a fairly inexpensive metal pen, this may be it. The pen was sent to me by a kind viewer.
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.2 mm/5.32″
Length (uncapped): 125.7 mm/4.59″
Length (posted): 156.0 mm/6.13″
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 11.1 mm/0.40″ – 0.43″
Diameter (section): 7.6 – 9.9 mm/0.30″ – 0.39″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 20 g
Let’s have a closer look at this copper fountain pen, that comes with a Moscow Mule cup. I picked this up from Pen Chalet.
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.3 mm/5.40″
Length (uncapped nib-end): 127.9 mm/5.03″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Barrel Diameter: 9.8 – 13.2 mm/0.38″ – 0.52″
Section Diameter: 10.3 – 11.0 mm/0.40″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 52 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 32 g
Weight (Cup): 158 g
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who sent me this Super 5 fountain pen for Christmas. If you’re looking for an interesting, affordable pen with a nice stub nib option, this may be it. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.3 mm/5.48″
Length (uncapped): 124.7 mm/4.91″
Length (posted): 153.0 mm/6.07″
Diameter (barrel): 8.0 – 12.3 mm/0.31″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 10.9 mm/0.37″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 16 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Martemodena – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.9 mm/5.43″
Length (uncapped): 127.7 mm/5.02″
Length (posted): 156.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 13.7 mm/0.45″ – 0.54″
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 12.7 mm/0.44″ – 0.50″
Weight (all): 28 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 16 g
