It is that time of the year yet again! Let’s look at my personal top 10 fountain pens of 2018.
Greatest of All Time 2018
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Armando Simoni Club Saft Green Pavarotti
This pen was sent to Gourmet Pens, but I am reviewing it here. Note that I have a small job at Armando Simoni Club.
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.91″
Length (uncapped): 134.2 mm/5.29″
Length (posted): 182.5 mm/7.19″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.4 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Diameter (barrel): 12.6 – 13.4 mm/0.50″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 15 g
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
Greatest of all Time Fountain Pens – 2017 Edition
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Merry Christmas everyone!
Personal Pens: Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra
After reviewing this pen, I had to have it. I love this pen’s material, nib, and filling system, not to mention its size and weight.
Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Fountain Pen Review
After meeting again at the DC pen show, Emmanuel of the Armando Simoni Club lent me this pen and after using it for a few days, I had to buy it: it is a stunning piece in the much sought-after arco bronze celluloid, with a great nib and a cool filling system.
Measurements
Length (capped): 161.1 mm/6.34″
Length (uncapped): 148.7 mm/5.85″
Length (posted): does not post
Diameter (barrel): 14.4 – 15.7 mm/0.57″ – 062″
Diameter (section): 11.7 – 12.9 mm/0.46″ – 051″
Weight (all): 59 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 47 g
