Tag Archives: Steel Nib

Tianzi Urushi and Raden Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Tianzi – thank you!  Use the code Stephenurushi for $7 off on the Starry Night and Cherry Blossom pens at Pen and Friend.

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.6 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped): 126.7 mm/4.99”
Length (posted): 176.0 mm/6.93”
Diameter (section): 9.8—11.5 mm/0.39—0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6—14.2 mm/0.42—0.56”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g

  

Artcraft Pens Mars Rover Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by its maker, John Hubbard – thank you.  Get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 132.4 mm/5.21”
Length (posted): 156.7 mm/6.17”
Diameter (section): 12.5—12.9 mm/0.49—0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4—14.0 mm/0.41—0.55”
Weight (all): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 5.0 g

 

Leonardo Furore Vancouver Pen Club Exclusive Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

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

Pen7 #1 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 131.1 mm/5.16”
Length (uncapped): 124.5 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.3 – 12.8 mm/0.48” – 0.50
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 15.1 mm/0.46” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 17.0 g
Weight (body): 5.0 g

Lamy Joy Strawberry Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom Pennen – thank you!  Don’t forget you can get a 10% discount there by clicking the Appelboom banner to the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 178.9 mm/7.04”
Length (uncapped): 167.6 mm/6.60”
Length (posted): 174.94 mm/6.89”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 12.2 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 5.0 – 12.6 mm/0.20” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

Kaweco Bronze Sport Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom Pennen – thank you!  Don’t forget you can get a 10% discount there by clicking the Appelboom banner to the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 107.1 mm/4.22”
Length (uncapped):  100.4 mm/3.95”
Length (posted): 127.8 mm/5.03”
Diameter (section): 9.5—10.0 mm/0.38—0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.1—10.9mm/0.40—0.43”
Weight (all): 48.0 g
Weight (body): 30.5 g
Weight (cap): 17.5 g

Nahvalur Nautilus Bronze Corydoras Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 149.9 mm/5.90”
Length (uncapped):  132.0 mm/5.20”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.4—11.8 mm/0.41—0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 13.9/0.55 (uniform)
Weight (all): 33.0 g
Weight (body): 19.0 g
Weight (cap): 14.0 g

Ensso XS Ultem Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Ensso – thank you! Please use ItaliaPM4 for a 15% discount!

Measurements
Length (capped): 95.4 mm/3.75”
Length (uncapped): 90.2 mm/3.55”
Length (posted): 130.9 mm/5.16”
Diameter (section): 8.4 mm/0.33” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 10.3 mm/0.41” (uniform)
Weight (all): 6.0 g
Weight (body): 4.0 g
Weight (cap): 2.0 g