This pen was kindly given to me by my friend Florence.
Measurements
Length (capped): 122.8 mm/4.83″
Length (uncapped): 129.4 mm/5.09″
Length (posted): 163.1/6.51”
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 11.2 mm/0.37″ – 0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 11.0 – 12.9 mm/0.43″ – 0.50″
Weight (all): 19 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 11 g
Let’s have a closer look at one of my personal fountain pens with a lovely titanium nib.
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.5 mm/5.92″
Length (uncapped): 130.5 mm/5.14″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 13.8 mm/0.41″ – 0.54″
Diameter (barrel): 13.2 – 15.5 mm/0.52″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 42 g
Weight (cap): 26 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Appelboom post w/ banner
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
This cute pen is a throwback to a vintage Pelikan M120.
Measurements
Length (capped): 130.0 mm/5.11″
Length (uncapped): 120.7 mm/4.75″
Length (posted): 154.8 mm/6.09”
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 10.0 mm/0.36″ – 0.39″
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 11.8 mm/0.44″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 15 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 9 g
Top to bottom: Pelikan M1005, M800, M600, M400, M120
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
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.Let’s have a look at two Montblanc 146 Le Grand pens, both of which are Le Petit Prince themed: the platinum trim Le Grand 146 and the platinum trim Le Grand146 Solitaire.
Measurements (Le Grand)
Length (capped): 145.8 mm/5.73″
Length (uncapped): 125.2 mm/4.93″
Length (posted): 169.5 mm/6.27”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.3 mm/0.42″ – 0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 13.2 mm/0.45″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 32 g
Weight (cap): 11 g
Weight (body): 21 g
Measurements (Le Grand Solitaire)
Length (capped): 146.2 mm/5.75″
Length (uncapped): 125.9 mm/4.95″
Length (posted): 161.2 mm/6.34”
Diameter (section): 11.2 mm/0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 13.3 mm/0.46″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 65 g
Weight (cap): 25 g
Weight (body): 40 g
These nice piston-fillers, made by OMAS ex-employees, are exclusive to Write Here Shrewsbury. Limited to 50 pens, don’t wait too long with ordering if you want one. Note that the pen costs 375 GBP without VAT, which, with current exchange rates, yields a lower cost in USD than I provided in the video.
Measurements
Length (capped): 143.9 mm/5.66″
Length (uncapped): 132.0 mm/5.19″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.1 mm/0.53″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.5 mm/0.43″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 18 g
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
MEASUREMENTS
Length (capped): 137.4 mm/5.40″
Length (uncapped): 129.1 mm/5.08″
Length (posted): 172.2 mm/6.47″
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 mm/0.46″
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 10.33 mm/0.38 – 0.40″
Weight (all): 37 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 24 g
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
MEASUREMENTS
Length (capped): 143.3 mm/5.64″
Length (uncapped): 125.2 mm/4.93″
Length (posted): 169.0 mm/6.64″
Diameter (barrel): 14.0 – 14.3 mm/0.55″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 11.5 mm/0.36″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 74 g
Weight (cap): 32 g
Weight (body): 42 g
This Wing Sung 3008 was kindly sent to me by Annie – thank you very much!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.7 mm/5.50″
Length (uncapped): 128.5 mm/5/06″
Length (posted): 168.1 mm/6.61″
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.8 mm/0.38″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 mm/0.49″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 15 g
Weight (body): 11 g
