A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of Appelboom for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 135.4 mm/5.33”
Length (posted): 146.3/5.76”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.4 mm/0.43” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 15.6 mm/0.44” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
Let’s have another look at one of my personal fountain pens!
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): 147.3 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 136.8 mm/5.39”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 14.4 – 15.0 mm/0.57” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 31 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g
Let’s compare two beautiful oversized fountain pens: the Delta Roma Imperiale in ebonite and the Delta Roma Imperiale Demonstrator.
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
This pen was kindly lent to me by my brother in steel and Keeper of the Naan Simar.
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59″
Length (uncapped): 125.2 mm/4.93″
Length (posted): 166.3 mm/6.43”
Diameter (section): 12.4 – 13.2 mm/0.49″ – 0.52″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 15.2 mm/0.49″ – 0.60″
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (cap): 22 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g
Let’s compare three incarnations of the same pen.
Top to bottom: Jinhao 992, Monteverde Monza, Lingmo Lorelei, Sailor 1911 Standard Peacock, Sailor 1911 Large Fresca
Let’s compare two pens with the same cool filling system by the same brand. The Koloro was sent to me by Pen Chalet; the Demonstrator was sent to me by Goldspot – thanks a lot! You can check out the full reviews of these pens, if you like: Opus88 Koloro and Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator.
This pen was kindly sent to me by Goldspot – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.3 mm/5.80″
Length (uncapped): 136.6 mm/5.38″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.9 mm/0.44″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 14.2 – 15.0 mm/0.56″ – 0.59″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 20 g
As always, disassemble pens at your own risk.