Let’s look at one of my grail pens; I’ve included it in the series on my personal pens too.
Measurements
Length (capped): 156.0 mm/6.14″
Length (uncapped): 142.2 mm/5.60″
Length (posted): 186.4 mm/7.34”
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 12.8 mm/0.44″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 12.2 – 14.8 mm/0.48″ – 0.58″
Weight (all): 63 g
Weight (cap): 43 g
Weight (body): 20 g
Garunandan kindly gave me this pen during my last Dutch fountain pen meetup – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.2 mm/5.79″
Length (uncapped): 130.3 mm/5.13″
Length (posted): 170.9 mm/6.73”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 13.1 mm/0.41″ – 0.52″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 14.3 mm/0.46″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 26 g (inked)
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 8 g
Let’s compare two very similar, retractable nib pens.
This pen was sent to me by its maker, Lukas, who is looking for input on the pen. If you want to provide him with some feedback, please leave a comment on YouTube.
Measurements
Length (capped): 149.0 mm/5.86″
Length (uncapped): 142.0 mm/5.58″
Length (posted): 176.0 mm/6.29”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 12.9 mm/0.39″ – 0.50″
Diameter (barrel): 11.2 – 15.9 mm/0.44″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 27 g
Weight (cap):10 g
Weight (body): 17 g
This pen was purchased through Sarj, but it is made by Mora Stylos in Paris.
Measurements
Length (capped): 153.1 mm/6.03″
Length (uncapped): 134.0 mm/5.28″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 13.9 mm/0.43″ – 0.55″
Diameter (barrel): 9.3 – 15.5 mm/0.37″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 15 g
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
This pen was kindly lent to me by John from Write Here Shrewsbury – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.2 mm/5.67″
Length (uncapped): 132.3 mm/5.20″
Length (posted): 142.8 mm/5.62”
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.5 mm/0.37″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 11.6 mm/0.38″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 28 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 19 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Pen Chalet – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.9 mm/5.62″
Length (uncapped): 125.8 mm/4.95″
Length (posted): 162.7 mm/6.40”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 11.9 mm/0.39″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 14.1 mm/0.47″ – 0.55″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 11 g
Weight (body): 13 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Salvatore of Leonardo Officina Italiana – grazie mille!
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.1 mm/5.58″
Length (uncapped): 129.3 mm/5.09″
Length (posted): 168.1 mm/6.61”
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.3 mm/0.41″ – 0.48″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 14.6 mm/0.48″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 17 g
These pens were lent to me by John of Write Here Shrewsbury – thank you!
Measurements (Cleo Skribent Classic Black Palladium)
Length (capped): 144.6 mm/5.69″
Length (uncapped): 134.1 mm/5.27″
Length (posted): 161.3 mm/6.34”
Diameter (section): 8.1 – 10.5 mm/0.31″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.0 mm/0.41″ – 0.47″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 15 g
Measurements (Cleo Skribent Classic Burgundy Gold)
Length (capped): 145.0 mm/5.71″
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.30″
Length (posted): 161.9 mm/6.37”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.3 mm/0.32″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 10.7 – 12.1 mm/0.42″ – 0.47″
Weight (all): 20 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 12 g
