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Fountain Pen Shootout Opus88 Koloro vs. Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator

Let’s compare two pens with the same cool filling system by the same brand.  The Koloro was sent to me by Pen Chalet; the Demonstrator was sent to me by Goldspot – thanks a lot!  You can check out the full reviews of these pens, if you like: Opus88 Koloro and Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator.

Fountain Pen Shootout Opus88 Koloro vs. Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator

Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator Fountain Pen Review

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

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Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator

Opus88 Koloro Fountain Pen Review

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

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Opus88 Koloro

Cleo Skribent Classic Black Palladium and Burgundy Gold Fountain Pen Review

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

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Cleo Skribent Classic

Constellations88 The Elements Bromine

This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose.  These pens can be purchased here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 130.9 mm/5.15″
Length (uncapped): 129.7 mm/5.11″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.4 – 12.9 mm/0.45″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 16.2 mm/0.47″ – 0.64″
Weight (all): 29 g
Weight (cap): 21 g
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Bhimraj & Company Oliver F27 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose.

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.8 mm/5.43″
Length (uncapped): 126.4 mm/4.98″
Length (posted): 162.1 mm/6.38”
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 13.1 mm/0.43″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 15 g

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Lotus Shikhar Ebonite Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose.

Measurements
Length (capped): 153.1 mm/6.03″
Length (uncapped): 130.0 mm/5.12″
Length (posted): 167.0 mm/6.57”
Diameter (section): 12.5 – 13.2 mm/0.49″ – 0.52″
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 15.3 mm/0.41″ – 0.60″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 15 g
Weight (body): 9 g

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ASA Maya Ebonite Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose.  These pens can be purchased here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.8 mm/5.74″
Length (uncapped): 132.9 mm/5.23″
Length (posted): 173.9 mm/6.85”
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.5 mm/0.44″ – 0.49″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 14.4 mm/0.47″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 10 g

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Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina Quattro Tempi Cassetta Convertible Pen Review

Mirror mirror on the wall, which writing instrument does it all? This writing instrument can be used as a fountain pen, ballpoint, mechanical pencil, and rollerball. This pen was kindly sent to me by Luxury Brands.

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.7 mm/5.46″
Length (uncapped): 127.3 mm/5.01″
Length (posted): 175.4 mm/6.90”
Diameter (section): 7.8 – 11.5 mm/0.31″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 15.0 mm/0.58″
Weight (all): 49 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 35 g

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Retro 51 Tornado Black Cherry EXT Fountain Pen Review

This nicely coloured pen was sent to me by Retro 51 – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.3 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 126.3 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 154.0 mm/6.07”
Diameter (section): 9.1 – 10.3 mm/0.35” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 12.1 mm/0.35” – 0.47”
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 14 g

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