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Jinhao x159 Fountain Pen with #8 Nib Review

Look, it’s a pen I purchased.

Measurements
Length (capped): 147.3 mm/ 5.80”
Length (uncapped): 129.9 mm/ 5.11”
Length (posted): 162.2 mm/ 6.39”
Diameter (section): 12.5—13.0mm /0.49—0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 9.3—15.2mm/0.37—0.60”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16.5 g
Weight (cap): 10 g

Magna Carta Magneye with #8 Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent by Mr Hiren of Magna Carta – get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 153.2 mm/6.03”
Length (uncapped):  138.2 mm/5.44”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.5—12.6mm/0.45—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 16.1—16.0mm/0.64—0.63”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (body): 19.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.5 g

Edison Pens Collier Grande with #8 Nib Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly lent to me by Brian Gray of Edison Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 158.5 mm/6.24”
Length (uncapped): 139.4 mm/5.48”
Length (posted): NA
Diameter (section): 11.5—13.7mm/0.46—0.54”
Diameter (barrel): 13.7 mm – 16.8 mm/ 0.54” – 0.66″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.5 g

I forgot to mention in the video that these pens come with a fountain pen-friendly notepad made in-house by Edison Pens and some silicone grease to maintain the filling system.