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Webson Gill Prestige Edition Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Webson Gill – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 151.5 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 134.5 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 186.4 mm/7.33”
Diameter (section): 8.4 – 10.2 mm/0.33 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 mm/0.51” (uniform)
Weight (all): 43.5 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g

Leonardo Momento Magico Anima Nera Fountain Pen Review

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Appleboom BannerA kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.7 mm/5.70”
Length (uncapped): 132.5 mm/5.23”
Length (posted): 168.7 mm/6.64”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.0 mm/0.44 – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g

Limited Pens Korea Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Cenote Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Sang of Limited Pens Korea – if you want one, preorder there today!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 133.6 mm/5.26”
Length (posted): 170.4 mm/6.71”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.9 mm/0.43” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 10.7 – 14.3 mm/0.44” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 37.0 g
Weight (cap): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g

Magna Carta Elements Earth Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Magna Carta – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 148.2 mm/5.84”
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 174.1 mm/6.85”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.8 mm/0.42 – 0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 15.2 mm/ 0.47” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (body): 26.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

Wancher Shizuku Earth Glass Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Wancher Pen – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.5 mm/5.46”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/4.57”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.0 mm/0.35” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 11.9 mm/ 0.44” – 0.47″
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g

 

Consult the Doctor Episode 36

With today:
00:10 Why do ballpoints don’t come with caps but rollerballs and fountain pens do?
01:55 Should pen manufacturers make their own nibs?
08:30 Is it possible my nib has baby’s bottoms?
09:15 The intricacies of one-way shut-off valves (dry feeds, opening the valve)

Webson Gill Captain Edition Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Webson Gill – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.1 mm/5. 76”
Length (uncapped): 135.8 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 10.3 mm/0.34 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 7.5 – 13.2 mm/0.30 – 0.52”
Weight (all): 30.0 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g

TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen Review

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Appleboom BannerA kind thank you to the inimitable Don Giuseppe Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for sending me these pens.

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.3.8 mm/5.45”
Length (uncapped): 127.1 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 165.3 mm/6.51”
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 13.3 mm/0.39 – 0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 15.0 mm/ 0.59” (uniform)
Weight (all): 15.5 g
Weight (body): 9.5 g
Weight (cap): 6.0 g

Ensso Piuma Pocket Fountain Pen Titanium Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Carlos of Ensso Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 92.8 mm/3.65”
Length (uncapped): 88.7 mm/3.49”
Length (posted): 138.5 mm/5.45”
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 12.5 mm/0.42 – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 15.0 mm/ 0.59” (uniform)
Weight (all): 38.0 g
Weight (cap): 26.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g

Calamus Fountain Pen Review

These pens were sent to me by Anja of Papier und Stift – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.6 mm/5.30”
Length (uncapped): 116.7 mm/4.60”
Length (posted):  N/A
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 10.6 mm/0.31 – 0.42”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 10.6 mm/0.38 – 0.42”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (cap): 30.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g