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): 145.7 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 132.1 mm/5.20”
Length (posted): 169.8 mm/7.08”
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.3 mm/0.44” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 13.8 mm/0.45” – 0.54”
Weight (all): 46.0 g
Weight (cap): 29.0 g
Weight (body): 17.0 g
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?
Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
This pen was kindly sent to me by Andrea of Visconti – grazie mille!
Measurements
Length (capped): 146.0 mm/5.75″
Length (uncapped): 132.2 mm/5.2″
Length (posted): 170.8 mm/6.7″
Diameter (barrel): 16.6 mm/0.7″
Diameter (section): 9.27 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 21 g
Weight (body): 22 g
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.
