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Wancher Seven Treasures Bakelite Fire Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to Azizah by Wancher – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 152.0 mm/5.98”
Length (uncapped): 130.8 mm/5.15”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.0 – 12.9 mm/0.47” – 0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 13.3 – 15.4 mm/0.52” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (cap): 16.0 g
Weight (body): 24.0 g

 

Conway Stewart Model 100 Blood Orange Spaghetti Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.6.0 mm/5.46”
Length (uncapped): 124.3 mm/4.89”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 9.9 – 12.1 mm/0.39” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 13.9 mm/0.43” – 0.55”
Weight (all): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g
Weight (body): 13.5 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

Santini Libra Sand Ebonite Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Sinister Peter – thank you.

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 135.9 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): 169.8 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.4 mm/0.45” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.5 mm/0.53” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 29 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Jacques Herbin Caravelle Ebony Fountain Pen Review

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).

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.7 mm/5.42”
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 170.8 mm/6.72”
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.3 mm/0.40” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 13.3 mm/0.42” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 47.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 23.0 g

 

Waterman Carène Black Sea Fountain Pen Review

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).

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.2 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.06”
Length (posted): 148.4 mm/5.89”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 11.4 mm/0.33” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.6 – 12.3 mm/0.34” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g

 

Montblanc Patron of Arts Hadrian

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).

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.8 mm/5.78”
Length (uncapped): 118.8 mm/4.68”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 11.5 mm/0.44” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 14.4 mm/0.55” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 79.5 g
Weight (cap): 40.0 g
Weight (body): 39.5 g

Armando Simoni Club Gladiatore Medio Fountain Pen Review

Manu from Armando Simoni Club kindly lent me this pen – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.2 mm/5.75”
Length (uncapped): 133.5 mm/5.25”
Length (posted): 178.5 mm/7.03”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.6 mm/0.41” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 14.5 mm/0.44” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (cap): 22.5 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g

Three Differently Priced Pens From the Same Brand

I thought it would be interesting to check out three pens from the same brand that have quit different prices.  What exactly can you expect when you decide to spend more money?

Molteni Modelo 54 (Four Finishes) Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly lent to me by Eddie from Italian Pens.

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.8 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 132.2 mm/5.21”
Length (posted): 159.7 mm/6.29”
Diameter (section): 12.0 – 13.3 mm/0.47” – 0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 14.2 mm/0.47” – 0.56”
Weight (all): 37.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 9.5 g