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Lamy Joy Strawberry Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom Pennen – thank you!  Don’t forget you can get a 10% discount there by clicking the Appelboom banner to the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 178.9 mm/7.04”
Length (uncapped): 167.6 mm/6.60”
Length (posted): 174.94 mm/6.89”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 12.2 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 5.0 – 12.6 mm/0.20” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

Montblanc 146 LeGrand with Calligraphy Flex Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.9 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 125.1 mm/ 4.92”
Length (posted): 160.4 mm/ 6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.9—11.5 mm/0.43—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.5—12.9 mm/0.33—0.51”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

Montblanc Meisterstück 149 with Calligraphy Flex Nib Review

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).

Unfortunately, I returned the pen before taking measurements (het is jammer, maar helaas).

Manuscript ML 1856 Fountain Pen Review

This pen sent to me by La Couronne du Comte. You can use the code BROWN10 for 10% off your purchase, but that excludes Montblanc. La Couronne du Comte BannerThis beautiful pen is made in England, out of Italian acrylic.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.86″
Length (posted): 175.9 mm/6.93″
Diameter (barrel): 11.3 – 14.3 mm/0.45″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 8.9 – 10.7 mm/0.35″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 10 g

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Visconti Giardino dell’Eden Fountain Pen Review

This pen was sent to me by Susanna of Giardino Italiano: made by Visconti, it is exclusive to that shop, and it was created to commemorate the shop’s 20th anniversary.

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.1 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 123.8 mm/4.87″
Length (posted): 159.6 mm/6.28″
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.6 mm/0.41″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 12.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 35 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 21 g

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Online College Fashion Fountain Pen Review

This inexpensive but fun pen was given to me by Online at the Nuremberg Insights-X Stationery Expo.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 125.7 mm/4.49″
Length (posted): 173.8 mm/6.84″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 mm/0.49″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 10.8 mm/0.37″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 14 g
Weight (cap): 2 g
Weight (body): 12 g

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