Tag Archives: Steel Nib

Monteverde Mountains of the World Mount Everest Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray.


Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.89”
Length (uncapped): 129.0 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 166.4 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 10.9 mm/0.41” – 0.43”
Diameter (barrel): 8.7 – 13.1 mm/0.34” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 28.5 g
Weight (cap): 20.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

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

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 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

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

BENU Euphoria Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly sent to me by BENU – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.5 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 139.0 mm/5.47”
Length (posted): 170.6/6.72”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 12.1 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 14.9 mm/0.41” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (cap): 15.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g

 

Benu Grand Scepter XII Fountain Pen Review

This pen as kindly sent to me by Kate of Benu – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 126.8 mm/4.99”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 11.1 mm/0.37” – 0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 15.9 – 18.0 mm/0.63” – 0.71”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

Schon DSGN Pocket 6 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Ian of Schon DGSN – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 90.3 mm/3.55”
Length (uncapped): 86.6 mm/3.41”
Length (posted): 132.4 mm/5.21”
Diameter (section): 9.9 mm/0.39” (ribbed, uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 12.6 mm/0.50”
Weight (all): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 14.0 g
Weight (body): 4.5 g