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Fountain Pen Shootout Leonardo MomentoZero La Famiglia

I thought it would be interesting to compare three incarnations of the Leonardo Officina Italiana MomentoZero incarnations.

Laban Antique Gold Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.2 mm/5.45”
Length (uncapped): 121.5 mm/4.78”
Length (posted): 152.4 mm/6.00”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.1 mm/0.33” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 11.8 mm/0.36” – 0.47”
Weight (all): 44.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 20.0 g

Leonardo Officina Italiana MomentoZero Grande Pistone 2020 Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by the man, the myth, the legend, Salvatore Matrone.

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

Pen Family Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Blue Lucens Fountain Pen Review

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

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

Faber Castell E-Motion Pure Silver Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent 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): 137.9 mm/5.43”
Length (uncapped): 116.4 mm/4.58”
Length (posted): 146.6 mm/5.77”
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 12.5 mm/0.44” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 8.6 – 14.5 mm/0.34” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 73.0 g
Weight (cap): 51.0 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g

Leonardo Officina Italiana Cuspide Fountain Pen 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).

Measurements
Length (capped): 148.5 mm/5.85”
Length (uncapped): 133.5 mm/5.26”
Length (posted): 178.5/7.03”
Diameter (section): 12.0 – 13.2 mm/0.47” – 0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 14.3 mm/0.49” – 0.56”
Weight (all): 29.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.5 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Leonardo Officina Italiana Furore Grande Smeraldo Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by the man himself, Don Salvatore Matrone.

Measurements
Length (capped): 155.4 mm/6.12”
Length (uncapped): 138.0 mm/5.44”
Length (posted): 172.8/6.80”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.4 mm/0.43” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 8.3 – 15.6 mm/0.33” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 30.5 g
Weight (cap): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 9.5 g

Wing Sung 322 Fountain Pen with Fude Nib Review

Let’s have a look at this Wing Sung 322 pen that was sent to me by Abel.

Measurements
Length (capped): 131.5 mm/5.18”
Length (uncapped): 118.8 mm/4.68”
Length (posted): 147.5 mm/5.81 mm
Diameter (section): 7.8 – 9.4 mm/0.31” – 0.37”
Diameter (barrel): 7.7 – 10.1 mm/0.30” – 0.40”
Weight (all): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g
Weight (body): 6.0 g

Ryan Krusac Studios Legend 16 Cocobolo Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Simar. Get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.3 mm/5.92”
Length (uncapped): 136.3 mm/5.37”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.1 – 13.4 mm/0.48” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 16.4 mm/0.55” – 0.65”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (cap): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

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