Franklin-Christoph 14k Flex and Flex SIG Nibs

Xezo Incognito Black Gold Fountain Pen Review

This interesting pen was sent to me by Xezo. A fascinating pen in a nice gift package. The nib and section are produced by JoWo, the pen is made in Germany, and the lacquering technique was developed by Xezo.

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.2 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 122.7 mm/4.83″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.6 mm/0.46″ – 0.55″
Diameter (section): 9.27 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 23 g
Weight (body): 37 g

Aurora 88 Anniversario with Flex Nib

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I picked up this pen at La Couronne du Comte (don’t forget that BROWN10 gives you 10% off there!) and I find it a fascinating pen. The real question, of course, is: is the nib comparable to vintage flex nibs, as Aurora claims? Watch the full review to find out.

Measurements
Length (capped): 135.8 mm/5.35″
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 14.0 mm/0.46″ – 0.55″
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.8 mm/0.37″ – 0.41″
Weight (all): 23 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 15 g

S.T. Dupont Line D Black and Gold Fountain Pen Review

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Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this S.T. Dupont Line D Black and Gold 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): 146.6 mm/5.77″
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30″
Length (posted): 166.4 mm/6.55″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.6 mm/0.41″ – 0.49″
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 48 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 32 g

Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Barley Finish Fountain Pen Review

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This pen sent to me by La Couronne du Comte. You can use the code BROWN10 for 10% off your purchase, but that excludes Montblanc.

Measurements
Length (capped): 148.4 mm/5.84″
Length (uncapped): 138.5 mm/5.45″
Length (posted): 168.9 mm/6.64″
Diameter (barrel): 9.4 – 13.2 mm/0.37″ – 0.52″
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 12.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.48″
Weight (all): 67 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 47 g

Top to bottom: Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Barley Finish, Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Victorian Finish, Lamy Safari

Visconti Opera Master Blue Swirl Fountain Pen Review

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Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this Visconti Opera Master Blue Swirl 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): 154.6 mm/6.08″
Length (uncapped): 141.7 mm/5.58″
Length (posted): 187.2 mm/7.36″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 14.5 mm/0.49″ – 0.57″
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.5 mm/0.43″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 64 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 44 g

Top to bottom: Visionti Opera Master Tobacco, Visconti Opera Master Blue Swirl, Visconti Opera Elements Fire, Lamy Safari

Visconti Shootout 14/18k Gold, Chromium18 SmarTouch, 23k Palladium

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Let’s compare some of the materials Visconti uses for nibs. I have not included their steel nibs, but I’ve found those to be stiff but smooth, not unlike the Chromium18 nibs.

YStudio Portable Fountain Pen Review

Osprey Pens Milano Fountain Pen Review

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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