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Fountain Pen Shootout Classic Pens (LM1, LB5, LB6)
Let’s compare the holy trinity of red pens: the Classic Pens LM1 and LB5 and the Lambrou Pens LB6.
Atelier Lusso Carina 15 Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by my fiend Simar. It turns out the finial medallions are friction-fit and can be pushed in a bit to realign their position, so please disregard that criticism. Get yours here.
Measurements
Length (capped): 151.3 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 138.6 mm/5.46”
Length (posted): 178.9 mm/7.04″
Diameter (section): 12.4 – 13.7 mm/0.49” – 0.54”
Diameter (barrel): 12.2 – 15.2 mm/0.48” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 32.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.0 g
Weight (body): 14.5 g
Personal Pens: Delta Roma Imperiale
Let’s have another look at one of my personal fountain pens!
Personal Pens CONID Kingsize Bulkfiller
Time to look at another one of my personal pens!
Fountain Pen Shootout: Namiki Emperor vs. Danitrio Genkai
Let’s whip out the big ones. Links to the reviews of the individual pens can be found in the index in the menu above.
Fountain Pen Shootout Danitrio Mikado vs. Delta Roma Imperiale
Let’s look at two oversized, slightly bulbous pens.
Delta Roma Imperiale Demo Fountain Pen Review
Time to look at my new pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 165.4 mm/6.51″
Length (uncapped): 144.2 mm/5.68″
Length (posted): 181.8/7.16”
Diameter (section): 13.3 – 15.8 mm/0.52″ – 0.62″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 18.0 mm/0.49″ – 0.71”
Weight (all): 49.0 g
Weight (cap): 33.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
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
A superb artist’s rendition of a one-way shutoff valve.
Classic Pens LB6 Virtues Essence
This pen was kindly lent to me by Andreas Lambrou of Classic Pens. An expensive pen, but a largely handmade pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 152.7 mm/6.01″
Length (uncapped): 139.3 mm/5.49″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 15.7 – 15.7 mm/0.61″ – 0.62″
Diameter (section): 12.6 – 14.5 mm/0.50″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 26 g
Weight (body): 17 g
