Tag Archives: 18K Nib

Platinum Izumo Urushi Fountain Pen Review

Measurements
Length (capped): 156.0 mm/6.15″
Length (uncapped): 134.3 mm/5.29″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 14.3 mm/0.41″ – 0.56″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 16.1 mm/0.38″ – 0.63″
Weight (all): 38.5 g
Weight (cap): 13.5 g
Weight (body): 25 g

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Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo Fountain Pen Review

A lovely, slightly slimmer and lighter version of the Pilot Capless/Vanishing point.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.9 mm/5.51″
Length (uncapped): 138.0 mm/5.44″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 7.20 – 10.1 mm/0.28″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 11.7 mm/0.41” – 0.46″
Weight (all): 21 g
Weight (cap): N/A
Weight (body): N/A

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S.T. Dupont Olympio Palladium and Rubber

This beautiful pen was sent to me by Roger – thank you!  Alas, no longer available, but fun nonetheless.

Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59″
Length (uncapped): 126.4 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 141.5 mm/5.57″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 10.2 mm/0.35″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 8.9 – 11.8 mm/0.35″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 48 g
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 30 g

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Cleo Skribent “The Skribent” Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by John from Write Here Shrewsbury – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.2 mm/5.67″
Length (uncapped): 132.3 mm/5.20″
Length (posted): 142.8 mm/5.62”
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.5 mm/0.37″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 11.6 mm/0.38″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 28 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 19 g

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Danitrio Genkai Roiro-Migaki Fountain Pen Review

I picked up this beautiful pen from Chatterley Luxuries.

Measurements
Length (capped): 173.6 mm/6.84″
Length (uncapped): 150.6 mm/5.93″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 13.3 – 14.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.57″
Diameter (barrel): 17.2 – 18.1 mm/0.68″ – 0.71″
Weight (all): 45 g
Weight (cap): 29 g
Weight (body): 16 g

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A superb artist’s rendition of a one-way shutoff valve.

Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Wild Dark Side

This pen was kindly lent to me by Emmanuel of Armando Simoni Club Pens.  What I forgot to mention in the video is that the ruthenium coating on the nib appears to be less sensitive to developing “nib crud”, as less ink seems to stick to the laser engraving in the nib.

Measurements
Length (capped): 160.5 mm/6.32″
Length (uncapped): 147.9 mm/5.82″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.8 – 12.9 mm/0.46″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 14.2 – 15.7 mm/0.56″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 48 g

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My Personal Pens: Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Barley

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.

 

My Personal Pens: OMAS Paragon Grand in Arco Bronze

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.